Unpacking data on student attitudes about mathNote: I’m a college mathematics professor who usually writes about higher education issues. But I’m also branching out into learning data…Jul 28, 2023Jul 28, 2023
How to draw a direction field in PythonThis past semester I taught Linear Algebra and Differential Equations (one course that combines those two subjects) for engineering…Jun 1, 2023Jun 1, 2023
Learning to learn data science, part 1: Beginner’s mindBeginner’s mind is the concept of approaching life with fresh eyes and a clean slate and no pretension of expertise. When it comes to…Dec 14, 2022Dec 14, 2022
Three ground rules for academic workIt’s time for faculty and administrators who can do something about the creeping time demands of academic work, to step up.Nov 5, 2021Nov 5, 2021
How to handle Inbox InfinityHow I’d handle an email inbox that’s too full even to contemplate.Aug 6, 2021Aug 6, 2021
Rebooting the final examIt’s probably better not to give final exams at all, but if you must, then here are some alternative approaches that do more to help…Apr 6, 20211Apr 6, 20211
What I learned from an open-technology policy in my classesTeaching math as if computers existed leads to less cheating and better engagement with core mathematical ideas.Mar 29, 20211Mar 29, 20211
What can higher education learn from the business world?Universities are not businesses and shouldn’t be run like them; but good companies have cultures that universities would do well to study.Mar 22, 2021Mar 22, 2021
In defense of teaching yourself the materialHaving student teach themselves things is a feature, not a bug in higher education and we need to stop apologizing for it.Mar 11, 2021Mar 11, 2021
