A Rose by Another Name (Shakespeare)

A Rose by Another Name (Shakespeare)

We’ve heard students discuss tests, of course: “too long, too hard, too often”-therefore I am always surprised when I hear students at the END of the semester bemoaning the fact that there were NOT ENOUGH tests. They state that they want to “be able...
Week 4 – Do What Matters.

Week 4 – Do What Matters.

  I’ve been questioning whether or not to write this particular blog.  I’ve come to the conclusion that this story needs to be shared. During our narrative unit, I chose to wear a particular shirt that has the message “Free MOM Hugs”.  The...
Persuasive Writing is Purr-fect for ENG111

Persuasive Writing is Purr-fect for ENG111

Unit 3 of the ENG111 curriculum is designed to help out students learn the elements of effective argumentative writing. We refer to them as Pathos, Ethos, and Logos — Emotions, Ethics, and Logic.  This week’s active and applied learning project was to put these...
Testing: Week 3

Testing: Week 3

After spending several hours more than I had hoped working on a test (two of them actually) this week, in addition to redoing a lab students found online (and yes, copied), I revisited Brown Et al. (“Make it Stick”) to keep me motivated Brown Et al suggest...