Why I’m Ambivalent about Khan Academy
This semester at the UMass Boston Instructional Design graduate program, a number of us are studying blended learning environments. Here is one person’s take on what “blended learning” means — and this...
View ArticleLearning and Unlearning the Elements of Style
There are more than four kinds of people in the world, but in order to work effectively with as many of them as possible, it’s helpful to imagine – for a moment – that there might only be four. The...
View ArticleThe First Four Questions
If someone can give a clear, affirmative answer to the following four questions, then I usually can help them with their problem: What is it exactly that you’re seeking to do? What are the positive...
View ArticleCapstone Milestone — Submission for Masters
Today I submitted my capstone project to the faculty of the Instructional Design Masters Degree Program at the University of Massachusetts Boston, the final step towards earning a Master of Education...
View ArticleThe Tyranny of the Top Ten List … (or: 3 Habits to Start Improving Your...
The Top 10 List appeals to our love of informational snacking, but ruins our appetite for healthier, more nutritious educational meals that require real chewing and digestion. Here's how to serve up a...
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