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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?

Protected: Empathy in Post-Pandemic Education

16 Mar 2023, , , 0
What are the functions of a hammer? Does that depend on the nails?

The Authorial Functions of Writing

24 Jan 2023, , , 0
Beyond merely conveying information, writing has many functions, many of which benefit the author, not just the audience. See how it works.
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.
A pole-vaulter at the top of his game, as it were.

When Admin Says “Jump”

24 Mar 2022, , 0
Long after arriving at my current institution, I’ve heard some tenure & promotion details. I now know how high to jump, but questions remain.
What does creativity look like?

Process Analysis Essay

20 Mar 2022, , , 0
The writing process is never clear-cut, yet we often teach it as though it is. We should teach students to experiment with their own processes.

Recent Articles

What else might we do here besides open that door?
#CritPrax Letter of Hopes & Intentions
01 Jun 2023
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
A small statue of a shushing finger in front of a face rests on a shelf. In the background, stacks of books. What information do we lose by removing sound from our texts?
In Defense of Sound
20 Feb 2023

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