Category Archives: Technology

Notes from the Interblags

Posted on September 2, 2010 by Michael

Hey, let’s get back to some cool stuff I read online recently: • I really like this post from Tenured Radical, which is largely about facebook, faculty meetings, and school starting. In particular, this line is spot-on: If I can … Continue reading →

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Using Google Docs for student surveys and quizzes

Posted on August 26, 2010 by Michael

If you’re interested in using Google Docs to create surveys or quizzes, I thought I’d post some helpful information here, since I’m sharing it with some colleagues as well. Here’s a (very un-edited) screencast of me explaining how to use … Continue reading →

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As the term starts rolling along

Posted on August 25, 2010 by Michael

As the term begins, I thought I’d write a quick post with some useful links. • Composition instructors know it can be difficult to teach using a handbook. How do we approach the text as a useful resource for students? … Continue reading →

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textbooks on ipad

Posted on August 20, 2010 by Michael

In my technical writing course this fall, we’re using the iBooks version of Mike Markel’s Technical Communication (Amazon for the print version) — a book I’ve taught with before, and one that I really enjoy. I anticipate some problems with … Continue reading →

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6 days with the iPad: has it revolutionized your life?

Posted on May 5, 2010 by Michael

I bought an iPad pretty much on a whim (after months of considering it) at Best Buy last week, so I’ve been carrying it around for six days now. Initial thoughts: It’s kinda awesome, but does it add much to … Continue reading →

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