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Provide 'Feedforward' with Exemplars - 0 views

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shared by Joe Murphy on 01 Oct 15 - No Cached

Joe Murphy on 01 Oct 15

Some faculty share exemplar papers from previous courses to help students understand how a good paper works (or how to find the flaws in a paper). The idea of doing this with exam essays struck me as new and interesting.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Some faculty share exemplar papers from previous courses to help students understand how a good paper works (or how to find the flaws in a paper). The idea of doing this with exam essays struck me as new and interesting.</div>

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The 'mindset' mindset: What we miss by focusing on kids' attitudes - 0 views

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mindset resilience motivation reading_of_the_week

shared by Joe Murphy on 10 Sep 15 - No Cached

Joe Murphy on 10 Sep 15

Interesting contrarian article from Alfie Kohn, pointing out that too much focus on "growth mindset" might be a way to sidestep larger questions of curriculum, pedagogy, and the social structures of education.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Interesting contrarian article from Alfie Kohn, pointing out that too much focus on "growth mindset" might be a way to sidestep larger questions of curriculum, pedagogy, and the social structures of education.</div>

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Slowing Down: 6 Strategies for Deep Listening - 1 views

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shared by Joe Murphy on 10 Sep 15 - No Cached

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The Essentials group on Oral Expression made the point that listening is as important as talking for good discussions. Many of the points in this article are no surprise, but the lens that deep listening leads to deep creativity is an interesting one.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">The Essentials group on Oral Expression made the point that listening is as important as talking for good discussions. Many of the points in this article are no surprise, but the lens that deep listening leads to deep creativity is an interesting one.</div>

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writing and routine - 1 views

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shared by Joe Murphy on 08 Sep 15 - No Cached

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Should you write early? Late? In short blocks or long ones? Maybe the most important thing is just that you have a routine. (But if you don't have one yet, might we suggest writing circles at the CIP?)

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Should you write early? Late? In short blocks or long ones? Maybe the most important thing is just that you have a routine. (But if you don't have one yet, might we suggest writing circles at the CIP?)</div>

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How to Tell Science Stories with Maps - 0 views

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shared by Joe Murphy on 03 Sep 15 - No Cached

Joe Murphy on 03 Sep 15

A great article about map design, from the simple ("does that data really need to be on a map?") to the complex ("normalize your cloropleth"). Includes a couple of recommendations for mapping tools at the end.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">A great article about map design, from the simple ("does that data really need to be on a map?") to the complex ("normalize your cloropleth"). Includes a couple of recommendations for mapping tools at the end.</div>

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How Methods Videos Are Making Science Smarter - 0 views

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shared by Joe Murphy on 02 Sep 15 - No Cached

Joe Murphy on 02 Sep 15

We've had some experiments at Kenyon with making videos for lab methods. Making them well is no small commitment, but it looks like we're not alone in thinking that some processes are better shown than written down. (h/t to Jen Smith for the link.)

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">We've had some experiments at Kenyon with making videos for lab methods. Making them well is no small commitment, but it looks like we're not alone in thinking that some processes are better shown than written down. (h/t to Jen Smith for the link.)</div>

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The One Minute Preceptor Applied to A Variety of Situations - 1 views

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shared by Joe Murphy on 01 Sep 15 - No Cached

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Different disciplinary pedagogies are fascinating; they always make me imagine how they might apply to other classrooms. The individual steps in the OMP process will look familiar to most teachers - but have you ever thought of them as a sequence to accomplish in one minute?

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Different disciplinary pedagogies are fascinating; they always make me imagine how they might apply to other classrooms. The individual steps in the OMP process will look familiar to most teachers - but have you ever thought of them as a sequence to accomplish in one minute?</div>

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Less sleep makes you more likely to get a cold - 0 views

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shared by Joe Murphy on 01 Sep 15 - No Cached

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Could more sleep stave off the Kenyon Krud?

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Could more sleep stave off the Kenyon Krud?</div>

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Distracted Reading in the Digital Age - 0 views

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shared by Joe Murphy on 27 Aug 15 - No Cached

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"Wouldn't it be nice if there were a movement for reading like there was for 'slow food'?" A recap of Vassar's efforts to understand and support the reading culture on campus.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">"Wouldn't it be nice if there were a movement for reading like there was for 'slow food'?" A recap of Vassar's efforts to understand and support the reading culture on campus.</div>

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Failure is fun and fascinating - 0 views

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shared by Joe Murphy on 27 Aug 15 - No Cached

Joe Murphy on 27 Aug 15

A fun video from Michael Wesch in which he shows his students that learning, and failure, is fun. (For the record, classes on how to do a handstand are outside the CIP's purview.)

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">A fun video from Michael Wesch in which he shows his students that learning, and failure, is fun. (For the record, classes on how to do a handstand are outside the CIP's purview.)</div>

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The Case for Teaching Ignorance - 0 views

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shared by Joe Murphy on 24 Aug 15 - No Cached

Joe Murphy on 24 Aug 15

"The larger the island of knowledge grows, the longer the shoreline - where knowledge meets ignorance - extends." Some interesting ideas about teaching the limits of our knowledge, as well as established facts and methods.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">"The larger the island of knowledge grows, the longer the shoreline - where knowledge meets ignorance - extends." Some interesting ideas about teaching the limits of our knowledge, as well as established facts and methods.</div>

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Taking My Parents to College - 0 views

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shared by Joe Murphy on 24 Aug 15 - No Cached

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A touching essay by a first-generation college student, now a college professor, about her experiences in orientation and her first semester.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">A touching essay by a first-generation college student, now a college professor, about her experiences in orientation and her first semester.</div>

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How Faculty Can Use Syllabi to Reduce the Campus Sexual Assault Epidemic - 0 views

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shared by Joe Murphy on 21 Aug 15 - No Cached

Joe Murphy on 21 Aug 15

I was intrigued by the suggestion that a syllabus statement affirming our commitment to Title IX can serve to deter potential perpetrators of assault or harassment, as well as to remind survivors (and their friends) of the resources available. Kenyon's Civil Rights Coordinator has provided four examples of potential syllabus language, so you can set the tone which fits your class best. (Hat tip to Laurie Finke for the link.)

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">I was intrigued by the suggestion that a syllabus statement affirming our commitment to Title IX can serve to deter potential perpetrators of assault or harassment, as well as to remind survivors (and their friends) of the resources available. Kenyon's Civil Rights Coordinator has provided four examples of potential syllabus language, so you can set the tone which fits your class best. (Hat tip to Laurie Finke for the link.)</div>

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How Some Professors Deploy Mobile Technology in Their Teaching - 0 views

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shared by Joe Murphy on 20 Aug 15 - No Cached

Joe Murphy on 20 Aug 15

Some interesting examples here. Perhaps the most important point is that computer use should be purposeful and engaging, not casting about for serendipitous learning.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Some interesting examples here. Perhaps the most important point is that computer use should be purposeful and engaging, not casting about for serendipitous learning.</div>

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First Day of Class - 0 views

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shared by Joe Murphy on 18 Aug 15 - No Cached

Joe Murphy on 18 Aug 15

How do you kick off a new course? SMU has a terrific list of resources on making the most of the first day of class.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">How do you kick off a new course? SMU has a terrific list of resources on making the most of the first day of class.</div>

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The terror of teaching - 0 views

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shared by Joe Murphy on 17 Aug 15 - No Cached

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I was pretty impressed by this podcast host's willingness to share her fears about her teaching, and the specific productivity tips which help her deal with them.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">I was pretty impressed by this podcast host's willingness to share her fears about her teaching, and the specific productivity tips which help her deal with them. </div>

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Building Distributed Teams: Driving meetings with Google Docs - 0 views

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shared by Joe Murphy on 14 Aug 15 - No Cached

Joe Murphy on 14 Aug 15

Students dislike group work because we don't teach them to do it well. (Come to think of it, that's why a lot of faculty and staff hate meetings too.) Here's a simple structure which can improve meetings.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Students dislike group work because we don't teach them to do it well. (Come to think of it, that's why a lot of faculty and staff hate meetings too.) Here's a simple structure which can improve meetings.</div>

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"Failure is an option. Fear is not": Creating a safe intellectual space for learning - 0 views

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shared by Joe Murphy on 14 Aug 15 - No Cached

Joe Murphy on 14 Aug 15

In interesting list of concrete steps you can take to ensure that your classroom is a safe space for intellectual risk-taking.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">In interesting list of concrete steps you can take to ensure that your classroom is a safe space for intellectual risk-taking.</div>

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Copyright for Educators and Librarians - 0 views

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shared by Joe Murphy on 11 Aug 15 - No Cached

Joe Murphy on 11 Aug 15

This is a pretty good online course for introducing academics to relevant issues in copyright law. The lectures are given by experts in the field, and are appropriately accessible and detailed. It's now available "on demand"; I'm curious to see how people experience that differently than the earlier synchronous (multi-week) iteration.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">This is a pretty good online course for introducing academics to relevant issues in copyright law. The lectures are given by experts in the field, and are appropriately accessible and detailed. It's now available "on demand"; I'm curious to see how people experience that differently than the earlier synchronous (multi-week) iteration.</div>

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The nerd's guide to learning everything online - 0 views

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shared by Joe Murphy on 31 Jul 15 - No Cached

Joe Murphy on 31 Jul 15

A TED talk from Kenyon alum John Green about the ways online learning communities support lifelong curiosity.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">A TED talk from Kenyon alum John Green about the ways online learning communities support lifelong curiosity.</div>

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