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Moving a Mountain
You know that one student as soon as you walk into the class. The one that is going to refuse to engage. The one that will do everything possible to resist ‘learning.’ The one that will even go so far as to appear a tad bit threatening to other students to ensure that...
Reconnecting to Our Compassion
A couple weeks ago, I wrote about the need that some people have to say, "I'm sorry." I don't think we should automatically apologize or expect an apology when there's been a miscommunication. Now, I'm not saying that apologizing is a bad thing nor am I advocating...
“Your Conspiracy Theory Assignment Changed My Life”
I have, in the past, asked ENG 112 students to research a debunked scientific theory or conspiracy theory that people still believe today. As they research, they must create a theory about why some folks to continue to hold that belief despite it being proven false....
Ekphrasis Into the Arctic at the Dennos
Into the Arctic is a traveling exhibit that's at the Dennos Museum until the end of the calendar year 2017. The exhibit provides incredible vistas of northern Canada painted en plein air under sometimes incredible conditions. In the videos that accompany the exhibit...