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The Surprising Upside to a Classroom Full of Distracted Students
I spent months sitting in the back of an undergraduate lecture hall. Here’s what I overheard and saw on students’ screens.
How to Save the Take-Home Essay by Making the Writing Process Visible
AI-detection scores are a black box. But a writing process visualizer lays the groundwork for rich conversations about AI and writing.
Why Leaving Academia Feels Like Withdrawal
Academic success can train us to depend on institutional recognition. Who are we without it?
What My Students Said About a Phone and Laptop Ban
Students were mostly supportive of the policy, saying that banning electronic devices from the classroom improved their learning.
Which Conflicts Matter?
Graduate students need more than communication skills. They need the discernment to know when to engage, when to listen and when to let something go.
Thoughts on My Daughter’s First Day of School
A scheduling conflict with a department meeting led me to wonder, why do I instinctually want to put work first?
5 Lessons Learned in 5 Years Out of Academia
Life and work on the other side might be quite different than you think.