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A Thought for Summer

We are in the quietest time of year for American...

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John RyderAugust 5, 2021

Maybe Cicero Was Right

The topic of this post is happiness and the goals...

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John RyderJanuary 20, 2021

Why I only provide feedback to half my students

Most, if not all, universities require lecturers to provide feedback...

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Dr Andrew G D HolmesJanuary 14, 2021

What Is Teaching, Anyway?

Of those who hold advanced academic credentials and who work...

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John RyderNovember 20, 2020

Meeting the Challenges Ahead

When the COVID-19 pandemic hit, I took on the responsibility...

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Jeremy WadeOctober 14, 2020

Understanding vs Grades

President Trump has recently given himself a grade of A+...

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John RyderOctober 12, 2020

A Plea for Equity

Que sera, sera, and we would be far better served...

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John RyderSeptember 16, 2020

University in the Time of Pandemic

Speculating about the impact of the disruption of higher education...

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John RyderJuly 5, 2020

Students and their universities

It has become common to refer to students as customers...

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John RyderJune 29, 2020