4+1 Interview: Josh Eyler
In this 4+1 interview I check in with Josh Eyler about his new book "How Humans Learn".
Teaching
Traditional grading: The great demotivator
A new study presents sobering facts about the negative effects of traditional grading on college students' motivation.
The rise and fall of Slack in my teaching: A cautionary tale
Slack looks like a great platform for student communication, especially in a hybrid or online course. But is it always the best solution?
A turning point in teaching
A turning point in my teaching was realizing that I cannot make sense of ideas for students.
Double the fun: Two-stage exams in a mastery grading course
In my Modern Algebra course, I needed a timed exam to cover certain kind of knowledge, but I also wanted revisions. The solution? Two-stage exams.