Testing, a Follow Up

Testing, a Follow Up

The book “Make it Stick” by Brown et. al, (2014) is a wonderful research-based how-to guide for promoting learning-as in remembering. In particular, the book discusses testing. It is helpful for exploring exactly how to make long term learning...
Scientific Method in English Class? (It works! Hear me out!)

Scientific Method in English Class? (It works! Hear me out!)

Our ENG111 textbook addresses Scientific Methods within the Narrative chapters.  As most of our students are not intending on studying English as a major/minor, I’ve found a need to take some time and address this narrative practice and its applications for our...
Managing Students on the Autism Spectrum

Managing Students on the Autism Spectrum

As the mother of a child with autism, I am acutely aware of the difficulties my son has in navigating the world.  He’s a good looking teen with wild shoulder length hair, a full beard and fashionably hip Ray Ban Wayfarer glasses.  Girls are aware of his good looks,...