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I was never a fan of the Prensky distinction between digital natives and immigrants. I suppose it was because the natives were supposed to be the cool folks and by definition, I was an immigrant. Being an adult working with … Continue reading →

A few months ago I wrote a post explaining why I thought Twitter chats were not productive and proposing that those wanting to have collaborative, text-based discussions should look for a better platform. Among the limitations I identified in that … Continue reading →

The cost of textbooks in higher ed receives a lot of attention. For the record, I have written college textbooks and I have written about the misrepresentation of the cost of such textbooks (most textbooks are resold so the actual … Continue reading →

With the political news concerning health care and “collaboration” with Russia, you may have missed this story. The Senate, voting along party lines, has decided that is OK for you ISP (Internet Service Provider) to sell your data. That means … Continue reading →

The higher ed system in North Dakota is in serious jeopardy of a great drop in quality. Budget shortfalls that resulted from the downturn in oil prices combined with lower prices for farm commodities and tax cuts based on optimistic … Continue reading →