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The Price of Racism

Posted on May 16, 2022 by admin

The shooting of innocent people in Buffalo is a tragedy that challenges one’s ability to understand how so much hate can fester in people.  But for me, this tragedy is personal. The alleged perpetrator was from my hometown of Binghamton, … Continue reading →

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Banning Laptops in Class is the Wrong Answer

Posted on December 31, 2016 by admin

Recent articles by Valerie Strauss (@valeriestrauss) in the Washington Post and Dan Rockwell (@Leadershipfreak) in the New Yorker pander to the insecurities of college instructors and ignore research showing that web applications designed to invite participation can lead to improved engagement in class.  I’ve been … Continue reading →

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Large Courses Create an Uneven Playing Field

Posted on September 17, 2016 by admin

Opening day!  First class of the year! For many of us this is a time to redesign our lectures with an eye to improving how we present our material.  But lost in our efforts to develop the clearest explanations and … Continue reading →

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