I don’t understand what you don’t understand

I don’t understand what you don’t understand

“I don’t understand what you don’t understand.” A conversation was occurring in the classroom as I walked in.  A student was attempting to help another with a drawing in the text.  It was not clear to one, and the other thought it was obvious.  It reminded me of a...

Lady in the Classroom?

I have grown to become a great fan of a wonderful movie by M. Night Shyamalan entitled “Lady in the Water.” Bizarre. Different. Odd. Unique. These were my first impressions;  kind of other worldly if you will. But upon reflection, and given time, I found myself...

Pharmacology Scavenger Hunt Assignment

Teaching fundamentals of nursing, I seldom get the “aha” moment. When I taught the second semester students, I would see the “aha” moment when students were in clinical and what they learned in lecture finally made sense. Instead of just...

Café scientifique

Week 2:  Research shows that science scores in the US are low and a personal relationship to nature is lacking. When improperly used, technology can replace experiences in nature, and a litigious society keeps our young people from having frequent experiences in the...
Podcast Junkie – Is This Working?

Podcast Junkie – Is This Working?

I admit it, I am a podcast junkie.  In particular I am obsessed with “This American Life” which comes out every Monday morning.  For me, it makes Monday my favorite day of the week!  Last Monday’s episode was particularly gripping for me as it was about all the...