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Three Laws of Physics…
Each of us can easily apply the formula F = MA to student learning - think of an instructor, a student, and learning that happens. The electrical law E = IR (electromotive force = current times resistance) is just as easy to apply. However, both formulas assume...
Phubbing & Nomophobia: lol, but seriously tho
I’ve had a few interesting interactions recently around behaviors stemming from our use (and overuse) of technology and the subsequent new terminology that has crept into our lexicon. We’ve had our go-round in recent years with words like ‘hashtag’, ‘photobomb’,...
I have nothing to contribute
“I have nothing to contribute.” This is a phrase that I have heard. Sometimes said out loud, other times mixed with comments in student groups like “What are we doing?” and “I didn’t read the lab.” I have found that everybody has something to contribute, and is good...
A Mile Wide….
... and an inch deep. That is how our curriculum is categorized in the United States. That is certainly how I feel about our curriculum. In other countries, they choose to cover far fewer topics, but at greater depth. What makes more sense? Know a little about a lot,...