Author Archives: sgreenla

I just finished reading a phenomenal book, Mindset by Carol S. Dweck.  This book is a must-read for anyone who teaches at any level, or anyone who parents for that matter. Dweck argues that traditionally, people view one’s ability, whether … Continue reading →

Last month, Josh Kim commented on a post of mine about the importance of course design and got me thinking.  I started to write a response but then got distracted.   The comment deserves a response so here goes.  Josh wrote: … Continue reading →

I’m trying to get my head around the notion of technology-focused versus non-technology-focused teaching.  I’m not sure this is a useful distinction.  I have heard faculty say, “Oh, I don’t teach with technology!”  Or, “You’re too focused on teaching with … Continue reading →

While this message may come across as self-serving, I’m posting this because I think it may help some colleagues at other schools. This past spring I heard from a number of users of my book Doing Economics that the current … Continue reading →

I’ve found myself haunted by something Martha said to me not long ago.  It was one of those things that when I first heard it, I thought “Yes, that’s a nice idea.” But then the idea wouldn’t let go as … Continue reading →

The knock against adjuncts has always been that they are with the school but not of it—they teach their classes and meet their office hours, but they lack a broader commitment to the institution.  Having too many adjuncts is bad … Continue reading →

This morning, Inside Higher Ed published an interview with Peter P. Smith to discuss his new book.   I began reading the article  in a pro-forma way since the “middle third” isn’t a strong interest of mine.  But I found possible … Continue reading →

The other day I was unable to attend my senior seminar.  I was prepared to let the class go on without me—we had planned a discussion that the students were well prepared to carry out (four students each gave a … Continue reading →

For some time I’ve been musing about the role of the faculty member in the university of the 21st century.  In a world of open content, what is the value-added of the teacher?  A couple of my musings are here … Continue reading →