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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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A soft, fluffy, mottled-coat dog with adorable floppy ears rests its chin on a laptop, staring up at the screen, forlorn. The dog is right: Writing *is* hard. This good dog needs a good WAC program for support. And a treat.
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An adorable, wrinkly dog rests atop an adorable, pink plush unicorn, being adorable. But can we tell (and respond with empathy to) what the dog feels?
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