Robert TalbertUnpacking 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…12 min read·Jul 28, 2023----
Robert TalbertHow 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…9 min read·Jun 1, 2023----
Robert TalbertLearning 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…10 min read·Dec 14, 2022----
Robert TalbertThree 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.8 min read·Nov 5, 2021----
Robert TalbertHow to handle Inbox InfinityHow I’d handle an email inbox that’s too full even to contemplate.8 min read·Aug 6, 2021----
Robert TalbertSurvivalSometimes it’s about just making it through the week.4 min read·Apr 20, 2021----
Robert TalbertRebooting 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…7 min read·Apr 6, 2021--1--1
Robert TalbertWhat 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.7 min read·Mar 29, 2021--1--1
Robert TalbertWhat 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.5 min read·Mar 22, 2021----
Robert TalbertIn 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.6 min read·Mar 11, 2021----