[private]Last week I sketched out the issues surrounding adjuncts and grading in general. This week these issues were brought home in a specific experience, one that is particular to the adjunct's situation (and exacerbated by living in the information age). The situation? A student had a...
By Dorinda Fox I spent one day at Inismore in the Aran Islands off the coast of Galway, Ireland in December 2009. The Aran Islands were occupied by the Romans when.
By Lance Eaton “I’m sorry, I can’t teach that class.” Now, I say this in a calm and mature tone. But in my head, I'm screaming, kicking, and pouting like.
By Bruce A. Johnson, Ph.D., MBA Adjunct instructors are often hired because of their subject matter expertise and related work experience. There are also educational requirements, which may or may not have included coursework related to adult learning theories. For example, are you familiar with the...
I'd promised you more interviews. This week is the first installment in an extended interview with Dr. Kirk Astle, Director of College Writing for Baker College Online (and the program.
In California, higher education leaders are freaking out. Well, calmly, of course and with regal bearing and presence of mind, as Chancellors and Provosts are expected to do. Governor Ahhhnold.
I'm not sure how I feel about wordriver, but I'm glad it exists, and I'm wildly intrigued. You see, wordriver is a new (as of 2009) literary journal. Like many other little magazines, wordriver publishes short stories, poetry, and personal essays. However, as far as I...
By Kat Kiefer-Newman Spring seems to finally be here. I know because over on my Facebook page people have been posting for a couple of weeks now warmer temperatures, pictures.
By Nancy A. Walker, Ph.D. As technology has changed over the course of the years, so has effective education. In this week’s blog, we will take a look at effective.
By Melissa Miller, Ed.D., M.Ed. Grading is one of the biggest challenges facing a New Adjunct. I've always felt grading was a strong suit of mine, as I have experience in test design, curriculum development, and extensive training in conducting evaluations at the collegiate level. However,...
