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A Minimalist LMS?
What would an Learning Management System (LMS) look like that was boiled down to its essential functions and features? Why...
ABC's and PhD's: Online parenting advice
A recent piece in The New York Times discusses a trend in parenting that they call the “Mommy Wars”: competitive...
Beyond Consanguinity
A department chairman recounts the many ways that nepotism and conflicts of Interest can interfere with the faculty hiring and promotion process.
Under the Influence
Otto Weininger's writings were bizarre, unoriginal and morbid. So why are they classics?
The Primacy of Learning Design
When it comes to effective teaching, good learning design trumps advanced technology every time. Our energy and resources are best...
Webinars
Why do webinars always suck? I've endured my fair share of webinars over the last few years, and anticipate enduring...
The poisoner's dilemma
I was reminded recently of the classic game theory scenario known as The Prisoner's Dilemma. It goes something like this...
The Politics of Disappointment
As public skepticism about the price and management of higher education grows, college leaders must do more than just improve their public relations, Patrick Callan argues.