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Find the right reference manager
Anyone who has worked with a lengthy document knows how essential a reference manager can be in your research and...
Seeing the gorillas through the trees
Our friends, Sandie and Jean came over for dinner last night. Jean was doing some recording with Dave for the...
Pinboard.in | A great bookmarking/archiving tool
When it comes to new apps, Dave is often a bit more willing to experiment than I am. He's gone...
How to keep course files organized
I never realized that I was "different" until my friend showed such an interest in how I organized my files...
Bringing life to this time of the semester
It is a tough time of the semester. The grading pile is stacked high (in my case, virtually). Energy levels...
Plugging in to Teaching in Higher Ed
A few episodes ago, I recommended the podcast called Serial. It is the first podcast that I have heard described...
Help students answer the dreaded career question
Advising season just ended at our institution. We are fortunate in that we have a dedicated advisor for our major,...
Cultivate curiosity in higher ed students
Our son has a new habit. He points at something he hasn't seen before and says, "Whaaaaaaaassssshhaaaatttt?" For many parents,...
How to develop library research skills in college students
This is a follow up to my post on how to teach seemingly boring topics. In this post, I provide...
Not a good week for gender equality
I had the honor of interviewing Audrey Watters last week, for episode 18 of Teaching in Higher Ed. She cautions...
How to make a seemingly boring topic come alive
It's a boring topic, so of course the evaluations are going to be lower. In evaluating the success of various courses,...
