13 goes into 3?

May 25

I’ve been teaching an undergrad class at the University of Regina each and every semester since the summer of 2007. Semester classes last 13 weeks. Last spring I taught it during intercession which lasted 6 weeks. That was real challenge. Beginning Monday, I’ll be teaching this course over 3 weeks. I’ve already resigned myself that this won’t...

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I Get By With a Little Help From My Friends

Apr 13

I Get By With a Little Help From My Friends

As I wrap up another term teaching at the University of Regina, I’m once again grateful for the way a host of people, (known to some as a PLN) are so willing to support my students and me in our learning. Earlier this semester I sent out a call for teachers and as usual, they responding wonderfully. I had each of my students working with great teachers around...

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Have Students, Will Outsource

Jan 03

Have Students, Will Outsource

I'll be teaching a new session of advanced computers and technology with pre-service teachers at the University of Regina from January to April. In previous introductory courses I've had my students become mentors for classrooms around this world. The chance for my students to connect with great teachers and becoming involved in classrooms in a variety...

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Timeline of Productivity and Stupidity

Feb 05

Timeline of Productivity and Stupidity

The following took place on Wednesday, February 4th, 2009. All events are true. 24-time-effect 5:24 QIK recorded of me parking at the U of R. (stupid, but I was trying to figure out why the alert to twitter wasn’t working, I guess it worked) 6:25 Email from a student who said she was sick and wondered what I could do so she could participate. (Our online...

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