Four education-related takeaways from Quiet
Susan Cain's book _Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World that Can't Stop Talking_ was a great read with some interesting messages for teachers and learners.
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Flipped learning and the challenge of student-centered higher education
What does flipped learning have to say about the next 50-100 years of higher education? I was interviewed by Inside Higher Education to explore that question.
Specifications grading: We may have a winner
In January 2015, I launched my first attempt at specifications grading. This semester, I think I finally have something that works.
Dealing with distraction in academic work
Academic types do lots of work that isn't exactly exciting. How can we avoid the increased busy-ness and time pressure that comes from caving into distractions when working? I have five ideas.
Professor, could you explain again why what you said makes sense?
What drove me into getting started with flipped learning? It was a simple question. (Reprint from _Flipped Learning Today_)