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A water lily exudes peace in isolation, yet its participation in the ecosystem is vital.

Participation, Introvert Style

17 Dec 2022, , , 0
Participation often terrifies introverted students. But they actually offer three unique contributions to class. Learn how here.
Isn't the ice cream supposed to be *inside* the cone, not sitting beside it on the concrete? That looks accidental…and delicious

Accidental Pedagogies

08 Mar 2022, , 0
If we orient our teaching practice toward student agency, minor decisions can become accidental paradigm shifts, bringing joy to our work.

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This broken egg reminds us that failure is often necessary, even in writing. How can we teach students to embrace failure and revision when they've been taught that one draft is sufficient?
Revision: Writing Through Failure
21 Feb 2023

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