Yesterday was Pi Day – March 14 or 3.14 – and I heard a little story about this on NPR as I was driving into work. It reminded me how much my journalism students hate math. … [Read more...] about Journalism Notes: Get Those Digits
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Review: March Madness ’14 Finals, Dialogue . . .
Integrating faith & field vs. Realizing justice in action Yes, we've made it to the finals of ESN March Madness '14. I have learned a lot as we have wrestled with the question: What is the most pressing issue for the Christian to engage when journeying in higher ed? Please share your vote and invite others to do likewise. Winner will be announced on Good Friday (4/18). Note: If you haven't voted in ESN March Madness '14 (and invited others to do likewise), now is the time to engage to make sure your … [Read more...] about Review: March Madness ’14 Finals, Dialogue . . .
Candidate For What? — Collegiate Chemistry
Introduction Thank-you to Dwight Schwartz, Ph.D., for continuing his Candidate for What? series by sharing a glimpse of his undergraduate and graduate school journey. A few questions for you as you dive into Part 2 and 3 (Click here for Part 1): How do you relate to Dwight's journey through college (and possibly graduate school)? Are you (or did you) follow the recommendations of academic mentors? Have you found your studies giving you a larger perspective on real life? How do you share your journey … [Read more...] about Candidate For What? — Collegiate Chemistry
Random Notes on Doctor Bot Ed: Part II
Picking up from Random Notes on Doctor Bot Ed (5/10/2012) . . . Back to Robots!! Personally, despite my earlier remonstration, I would be quite happy to learn all sorts of subjects from a robot. A robot is not going to rob us of our humanity and despoil our personhood – after all, we have less to fear from machines ‘wanting' to behave like humans, as much as humans wanting to behave like machines (Hence, my prefatory diatribe against the social engineering of technocrats and their worrisome bedfellows in academic … [Read more...] about Random Notes on Doctor Bot Ed: Part II
Week in Review: Connections Edition
Here's the top five articles, books, websites, etc., that we've been reading or thinking about the past week. Let us know your thoughts on any/all of them. In addition, if you have items you'd like us to consider for the top five, add them in the comments or send them to Tom or Mike. 1. Duncan Urges 'Revolutionary Change' in Nation's Teacher-Training Programs (Kelly Field, Chronicle of Higher Education, October 21, 2009): Do you agree with the Secretary of Education Arne Duncan who recently called attention … [Read more...] about Week in Review: Connections Edition