Universal Design for Learning
- CAST Brings UDL Leaders in Inclusive Education to Washington, DC for UDL-Con: International 2025 - Newswire.com May 12, 2025
- Florence Roche Elementary School Incorporates Universal Design for Learning, Reflects Local Landscape - School Construction News May 8, 2025
- TILT Summer Conference to focus on engaging students through Universal Design for Learning - Colorado State University April 29, 2025
- (PDF) Applying UDL to Blended Learning: A Case Study of The Latin American Literature Course - ResearchGate April 28, 2025
- CoSN 2025: Universal Design for Learning Applies to Tech, Too - GovTech April 21, 2025
- The Centre for the Advancement of Teaching and Learning May Workshops - UM Today News April 16, 2025
- (PDF) Universal Design for Learning for Children with ADHD - ResearchGate April 15, 2025
- Announcing the 2025 Garnet Apple Award for Teaching Innovation Winners - University of South Carolina April 15, 2025
Education and AI
- AI in education: How to use AI to transform learning - Times of India May 14, 2025
- Lite Regal Education Inspirational Summer School Launches New Artificial Intelligence Course for Students Aged 15-18 and 18+ | FinancialContent - FinancialContent May 13, 2025
- Future of AI: Artificial Intelligence Will Transform Life - stl.news May 12, 2025
- Pragmatic AI in education and its role in mathematics learning and teaching - Nature May 11, 2025
- (PDF) Adaptive Learning Using Artificial Intelligence in e-Learning: A Literature Review - ResearchGate May 7, 2025
- Artificial Intelligence Revolution in Higher Education: What You Need to Know - World Bank May 5, 2025
- (PDF) Roles and Research Trends of Artificial Intelligence in Mathematics Education: A Bibliometric Mapping Analysis and Systematic Review - ResearchGate April 30, 2025
- Executive Order Issued Calling for Advancement of Artificial Intelligence Education for American Youth - Atkinson, Andelson, Loya, Ruud & Romo April 29, 2025
Social Media Policy
- Pope Leo XIV makes 1st social media post as pontiff, deletes personal accounts - Palm Beach Daily News May 14, 2025
- What makes people believe fake news on social media? New study has the answer - Audacy May 14, 2025
- Booker T Broaches Social Media Beef Between WWE NXT's Je'Von Evans & AEW's Ricochet - Wrestling Inc. May 14, 2025
- BBC's main soccer presenter Lineker issues apology after sharing 'antisemitic' social media post - Hindustan Times May 14, 2025
- Age assurance legislation for social media gets ping-pong treatment in US courts - Biometric Update May 14, 2025
- Pope’s brother admits he will ‘probably tone it down’ on social media after far-right posts are revealed - Yahoo News Canada May 14, 2025
- Pope’s brother admits he will ‘probably tone it down’ on social media after far-right posts are revealed - The Independent May 14, 2025
- Trump's preferred price for oil is between $40-$50 based on his social media posts - CNBC May 14, 2025
Kwantlen
- Kwantlen Polytechnic University - KPU offers internationally-educated nurses tuition-free course to prepare for job market - Education News Canada May 13, 2025
- Kwantlen Polytechnic University - 'Humbled and honoured': Lee Beavington wins B.C. teaching award - Education News Canada May 8, 2025
- Kwantlen Polytechnic University - From B.C. to Britain: KPU fashion grads gain direct access to UK degree - Education News Canada May 7, 2025
- Kwantlen Farmers’ Market opens for the Summer - bcitnews.com May 6, 2025
- Yale scholars’ move to Canada can prompt us to reflect on the rule of law - The Conversation May 4, 2025
- Kwantlen Polytechnic University - KPU opens doors to 'plant some seeds' and inspire Indigenous youth - Education News Canada May 2, 2025
- VIDEO: KPU annual garden sale extended - Langley Advance Times May 1, 2025
- Kwantlen Polytechnic University - KPU researchers develop test to help protect salmon against disease - Education News Canada May 1, 2025
Category Archives: Robert’s posts
Where are the women in the high-tech industry?
Vivek Wadhwa crowd-funded the publication of his new book, Innovating Women: The Changing Face of Technology (cowritten with Farai Chedey). He also “crowd-created” it with the help of more than 500 women who contributed research and writing. In this podcast with … Continue reading
Acting Together
For its first two and a half years I was the “knowledge dissemination adviser” for the Acting Together research project. Based at Kwantlen Polytechnic University and funded by a federal Social Sciences and Humanities Research grant, the project’s goal was … Continue reading
Really good, free online technical communications text
A couple years ago Dave McMurrey’s online technical-writing textbook vanished from the Internet – not sure why. But *it is back*, and I suggest you bookmark it. A wonderful resource.
When judging others is necessary
I teach my students that, by and large, the purpose of social and workplace communications is to “foster and maintain relationships” (and “to not screw up”). Blogger realsocialskills (Twitter handle: @rsocialskills) notes that this rule does *not* carry the day … Continue reading
Copyright protections trump oil pipeline
Cantech News explains an Alberta land-owner’s ingenious use of copyright law: Alberta artist Peter van Tiesenhausen has provided an interesting legal precedent in his long-running battle with oil companies seeking to run a pipeline through his 800 acre territory. He … Continue reading
“The Franklin Effect”
Benjamin Franklin wrote his autobiography, “Enemies who do you one favor will want to do more.” He illustrated the maxim with a story: A political adversary had been lambasting Franklin in public speeches. Franklin knew that this person was very proud … Continue reading
Damned, lying lawyers
On Twitter recently I noted that, oddly enough, no word rhymes with doggerel. My friend Jonathan Mayhew tweeted back, “pettifogger hell, though it would rime with doggerel only in doggerel.” I had never even heard the word “pettifogger” before, so … Continue reading
Copyright protections trump new TV-streaming technology
This is good news, from my publisher’s point of view. From The Globe and Mail: Canadian content producers are breathing a sigh of relief after the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that online streaming service Aereo Inc. violates U.S. copyright laws, … Continue reading
Displaying complex research findings graphically (and simply) …
… is a big theme in all of my communications and marketing classes. I am quite enjoying the blog published by Darkhouse Analytics, which explores this theme obsessively. Click on the image below to see how to make the perfect … Continue reading
Writing Matters
I had the honour of teaching students (as well as mentoring new instructors) in Stanford University’s Writing and Rhetoric program back in the day. Students from every corner of the university – from biology and engineering to sociology and English … Continue reading