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Illness, Long Absences, and EdTech
I'm married to a pediatric oncologist / hematologist, so dinnertime conversation is often about when things go really really wrong. The good news about pediatric cancer is most kids now get better. But even in cases with good outcomes extended hospital stays are not uncommon, and relapses and new diagnoses do occur for college kids.
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The Paucity of Policy
U.S. political culture suffers from a paucity of policy qua policy thinking. In this sense, I refer to "Big 'P' " policy, as in national policy. Whether about medical care, gun control or international relations, this paucity exists, and technology and education are no exceptions. The effect is pernicious. In technology, it lends itself to such issues as "crisis in cyber-security," "the growing digital divides" or the "dangerous diminution of privacy."
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Ethics of Grading III: Revisiting the Question of Who (What?) Does Grading
The question of whether computers should grade work is a question of professional ethics. Those who teach should be clear about what makes them professionals: their ability to judge.
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Getting Into the Admission Office
W. Kent Barnds offers advice for those trying to switch into admissions from other professions.
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The End of Coach Kick-Ass?
The silver lining in the abysmal story of Mike Rice's firing at Rutgers, writes Murray Sperber: journalists and the public are less tolerant of abusive treatment of players. (Hopefully campus leaders will catch up soon.)
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Attending a Conference: Altac Edition
In early March 2013, I attended the 1st Biennial Latina/o Literary Theory and Criticism Conference at John Jay College in New York. I presented a selection from Chapter 2 of my dissertation (you can see an early draft of that here) and was very excited to share my work with other Latina/Latino studies scholars.
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Do We Still Need the "Opinions Are My Own" Social Media Disclaimer?
How many of you have some variant of the following words on your Twitter, blog or other social media bio? "Opinions expressed are solely my own and do not express the views or opinions of my employer."