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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...

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Learning 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...

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The 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...

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Capstone 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...

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The 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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