Tag Archives: Millennials

Throw the baby out?

Posted on September 29, 2010 by Art

News: Searching For Better Research Habits – Inside Higher Ed. So, I encourage you to read the above-linked IHE article, but I’ll give you a brief idea of its point. Students tend to misuse search engines (Google and JSTOR alike) … Continue reading →

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Well, Duh!!

Posted on September 7, 2010 by Art

The Latest Stay-in-School Tool for College Students: Facebook – Wired Campus – The Chronicle of Higher Education. I almost can’t bring myself to write a rant about how I, and all my Social Media-Friendly Colleagues, have been saying this all … Continue reading →

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Ask Me a Simple Question, Get a Novel-Length Answer

Posted on May 22, 2010 by Art

A colleague of mine proferred this simple question on her facebook status: “Help me out friends and family: What’s something you’d like schools/teachers/classes/administrators to do to help make a positive change for our future.” My response? Work together to ease … Continue reading →

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Reflections on Remediation

Posted on January 21, 2010 by Art

http://www.insidehighered.com/news/2010/01/21/freshmen The linked article’s title is great for a start, but what I’m troubled by is the buried survey results on tutoring and what they call “remedial work.” I’m perfectly willing to admit that tutoring can rise to the level … Continue reading →

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You rotten kid!

Posted on January 4, 2010 by Art

http://www.insidehighered.com/news/2010/01/04/miller Am I wrong to be irritated by the fact that most of the “learned scholars” bashing American students in this article don’t spend any introspective time reflecting on their own teaching methods? Why are we not trying to find ways … Continue reading →

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You Watch Your Phraseology!

Posted on October 23, 2009 by Art

So, as is usually the case when I blog, I find myself in a bit f a quandary about just what to feel after reading this article: http://www.insidehighered.com/news/2009/10/23/professionalism I’m a generation in age removed from those I advise and teach … Continue reading →

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