On Grade Inflation
Grade inflation is rampant at all institutions of higher learning in Connecticut. … Continue reading
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The Case for Transformational Accreditation of Teacher Preparation Programs in “The Land of Steady Habits”
In this testimony I hope to motivate the Board to consider adoption of a continuous transformational model for the accreditation of colleges of education in Connecticut. … Continue reading
Little or No Credentialing Needed to Teach Educational Technology in Connecticut
It is possible to be a “computer teacher” in Connecticut with no certification in the specialty and little or no coursework in the subject. … Continue reading
The Incredible Shrinking Carnegie Unit
The Carnegie Unit (CU) is shrinking at an alarming rate at most institutions of higher learning in Connecticut. … Continue reading
Participatory Twitter as a Vehicle for Course Engagement
This article advocates for engaging uses of Twitter (or similar services) in the classroom. … Continue reading
Were U. S. Journalists Fair in Their Coverage of the 2012 Elections?
Overall coverage of the 2012 elections seemed balanced to me in a statistical sense. … Continue reading
Ode to Susan
A fair haired girl
Trials and Tribulations of the Untenured
Most of what I know about getting tenure was gleaned from listening to the stories of professors who didn’t get it. … Continue reading
Top Ten Takeaways from a Training Seminar”
The presenter’s books and DVDs seem to cover most if not all of the content she described in her workshops at a much lower price. … Continue reading