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I have had multiple experiences within the last year or so involving my colleagues and their excitement over social media. First, it was my department and the effort to post content to Facebook. Then, it was my friends from AERA … Continue reading →

AERA and academics have descended on Philadelphia. I am here to catch up on the latest in the world of education. I keep getting distracted. First, there was the opportunity to attend the frozen four (note – this is not … Continue reading →

The opportunity to become a “Maker” seems to have captured the attention of many educators. Learning by making is assumed to offer more authentic experiences and technology is argued to allow many more individuals of all ages to have such … Continue reading →

Writers at the StarTribune (also carried in the Grand Forks Herald) offer a Sunday collection called “Staying Vital”. I guess it is directed at folks like me – the old guy at the office who does things that make him … Continue reading →

I have a certain way of viewing the world. I cannot turn it off. I guess it is my curse. Before heading off to class, I show up at the coffee shop in the Union to get my cup of … Continue reading →

It is Spirit Week on campus. Not certain what that means, but count me in. I can see one of the planning sessions. It probably went something like this. We could set up a booth on central campus just like … Continue reading →

I had hoped to have a quiet and relaxing Saturday morning, but a CNN news story roused me to action. The segment claimed that North Dakota had been named by the Gallup agency as the countries “happiest” state. If this … Continue reading →

I turned in my notice today. I informed the local administrators that I will not sign a contract to renew my tenured position at UND. It is a little early, but if I wait until I receive the contract the … Continue reading →

Maybe you do not read the NY Times, but I am guessing this editorial will catch the attention of many either directly or because the article has been passed on via social media. I am an academic. The Times editorial … Continue reading →

The pseudo anchors at Fox “News” were speaking rapidly and waving their arms again. They are back on the topic of health insurance. I had hoped they would move on to something else, but there are evidently few conservative topics … Continue reading →