Rethinking Online Instruction

In the last two weeks, I have been forced into doing a lot of thinking about online/remote/virtual instruction in a COVID-19 world. As a network administrator for a community college, I have found myself on the front line as I and the rest of the IT department struggle to get…

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Why I Love Formative Testing

Everyone hates tests, right? OK, maybe not everyone, but a certain amount of test anxiety is pretty universal. The anxiety stems from the fact that all of the work you have done, all of the study, and ultimately your success or failure in a class comes down to your ability…

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My Educational Philosophy

Our progress as a nation can be no swifter than our progress in education. The human mind is our fundamental resource. –John F. Kennedy This post outlines some thoughts I have about education. I will likely add to and edit this list from time to time. My opinions are my…

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