Nov 10, 2014
My husband, Jon, likes Legos. A lot. I admit: building my very own Batmobile was pretty sweet. (You are welcome to come see it in my office any time.) But we diverge in our process for building. While I like to follow the directions, look at the diagrams, and compare...
Nov 3, 2014
The process of writing is often just as important as the product. A strong process supports a strong product and helps students practice critical thinking, time management, self-reflection, and communication and interpersonal skills. Scaffolding is the term for...
Oct 27, 2014
Collecting writing assignments can be as scary for instructors as it is for the students handing them in. Often we feel like it is random chance as to whether students complete their writing successfully, but there are many things we can do to support better writing....
Aug 22, 2014
The Writing and Reading Center is a place for any student who is working on any reading or writing, at any time in the semester. Students can visit to talk through ideas for writing, make a plan, look over reading for a class, revise writing, and more. Please tell...