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The Case for Teaching Ignorance - 0 views

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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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Joe Murphy on 24 Aug 15

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

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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

Joe Murphy on 17 Aug 15

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.

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We need to stop talking about triggers and start talking about access - 0 views

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shared by Joe Murphy on 22 Jul 15 - No Cached

Joe Murphy on 22 Jul 15

Fascinating discussion of the semantics of "trigger warnings" through the lens of universal design for accessibility. It seems to imply a question about when (if ever) surprising students with course content is a useful strategy. Thanks to Jeanne Griggs for the link.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Fascinating discussion of the semantics of "trigger warnings" through the lens of universal design for accessibility. It seems to imply a question about when (if ever) surprising students with course content is a useful strategy. Thanks to Jeanne Griggs for the link.</div>

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Finding meaning in our work - 0 views

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shared by Joe Murphy on 22 Jul 15 - No Cached

Joe Murphy on 22 Jul 15

Good discussion on this podcast of the issues of passion, meaning, and work-life balance for faculty. Also, I think, an interesting model for talking to students about our work, and our work histories.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Good discussion on this podcast of the issues of passion, meaning, and work-life balance for faculty. Also, I think, an interesting model for talking to students about our work, and our work histories.</div>

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Syllabi | Vitae - 0 views

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shared by Joe Murphy on 22 Jul 15 - No Cached

Joe Murphy on 22 Jul 15

Vitae's new syllabus database is a very limited tool - it's only searchable by file name, author name, and the disciplinary keywords chosen by the author. Still, it's a good step to see the Chronicle of Higher Ed providing a space for open syllabi. Worth a look as you plan next year's courses, or think about your own online presence!

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Vitae's new syllabus database is a very limited tool - it's only searchable by file name, author name, and the disciplinary keywords chosen by the author. Still, it's a good step to see the Chronicle of Higher Ed providing a space for open syllabi. Worth a look as you plan next year's courses, or think about your own online presence!</div>

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First Day of Class Activity: The Interest Inventory - 1 views

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shared by Joe Murphy on 21 Jul 15 - No Cached

Joe Murphy on 21 Jul 15

Lots of faculty members give a "getting to know you" survey on the first day of class. This article gives an interesting frame for that exercise - how will you process and respond to the students?

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Lots of faculty members give a "getting to know you" survey on the first day of class. This article gives an interesting frame for that exercise - how will you process and respond to the students?</div>

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Building a Better Discussion - 0 views

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shared by Joe Murphy on 20 Jul 15 - No Cached

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Facilitating good discussion is actually really hard work. Perhaps that's why it's so frustrating when a class "just doesn't click." James Lang reviews a new book (and some shorter resources) which helps explain the steps of sparking discussion.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Facilitating good discussion is actually really hard work. Perhaps that's why it's so frustrating when a class "just doesn't click." James Lang reviews a new book (and some shorter resources) which helps explain the steps of sparking discussion.</div>

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Joe Murphy on 20 Jul 15

Facilitating good discussion is actually really hard work. Perhaps that's why it's so frustrating when a class "just doesn't click." James Lang reviews a new book (and some shorter resources) which helps explain the steps of sparking discussion.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Facilitating good discussion is actually really hard work. Perhaps that's why it's so frustrating when a class "just doesn't click." James Lang reviews a new book (and some shorter resources) which helps explain the steps of sparking discussion.</div>

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Modeling the Behavior We Expect in Class - 0 views

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Joe Murphy on 20 Jul 15

If we want to help students take risks and cope with failure, we're going to have to make it transparent when we're doing that as scholars and teachers too.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">If we want to help students take risks and cope with failure, we're going to have to make it transparent when we're doing that as scholars and teachers too.</div>

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Courageous Conversation: Formative Assessment and Grading - 0 views

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shared by Joe Murphy on 14 Jul 15 - No Cached

Joe Murphy on 14 Jul 15

How many points should you give students for first drafts, project reports, and other assignments which show the student's progress toward an end goal? Andrew Miller argues for zero - he cleaves summative grading from formative assessments. (Mostly.)

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">How many points should you give students for first drafts, project reports, and other assignments which show the student's progress toward an end goal? Andrew Miller argues for zero - he cleaves summative grading from formative assessments. (Mostly.)</div>

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Celebrating Student Achievement - "Your Shining Moment" - 0 views

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Joe Murphy on 14 Jul 15

How do you look at a student's work and grade the "effort" or "process" which went into it? One answer might be asking them to state briefly what they did particularly well this time around.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">How do you look at a student's work and grade the "effort" or "process" which went into it? One answer might be asking them to state briefly what they did particularly well this time around.</div>

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Wanted in College Graduates: Tolerance for Ambiguity - 1 views

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Eric Holdener on 13 Jul 15

Those are the Kenyon gates, but the article does not specifically mention Kenyon at all. The lesson to take away from this, though, is very much a Kenyon message.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Those are the Kenyon gates, but the article does not specifically mention Kenyon at all. The lesson to take away from this, though, is very much a Kenyon message.</div>

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Classroom Freedom Versus Control - 0 views

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shared by Joe Murphy on 30 Jun 15 - No Cached

Joe Murphy on 30 Jun 15

We want independent, self-motivated learners, but we also know clear expectations are key to teaching disciplinary modes of thinking (and avoiding basic errors). How do you balance that tension?

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">We want independent, self-motivated learners, but we also know clear expectations are key to teaching disciplinary modes of thinking (and avoiding basic errors). How do you balance that tension?</div>

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