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Mental Hygiene

Posted on January 20, 2016 by Robert Basil

In a post called “Cognitive” my good friend Jonathan Mayhew explores one of NoContest’s recurrent themes: There is the idea that you can prevent decay in cognitive function by doing inane, mindless games on the computer, such as those peddled … Continue reading →

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Rhythm in Class

Posted on January 18, 2016 by Robert Basil

A Faculty Focus piece published today by Linda Shadiow and Maryellen Weimar called “The Rhythms of the Semester” highlights ways professors can help students negotiate “the arc” of the course. The early weeks hold promise and high hopes, both often curtailed … Continue reading →

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Free musical scores

Posted on October 11, 2015 by Robert Basil

I prefer my classical-piano sheet music to be professionally edited, published, and printed. I like the help with fingering editors provide, and I like big easy-to-read pages in front of me. When I am experimenting with new (to me) composers, … Continue reading →

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On Poetry

Posted on October 10, 2015 by Robert Basil

My friend Jonathan Mayhew has been on a tear of late, publishing a series of manifestos on poetry in his wonderful blog, Stupid Motivational Tricks. Some snippets (but read the whole thing): Manifesto (1) Nobody knows what poetry is for. … Continue reading →

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CMO.com’s 2015 Guide to the Social Media Landscape

Posted on October 8, 2015 by Robert Basil

CMO’s always valuable social media infographics and slideshows have been staples in my classrooms the last few years, in particular its “Social Media Landscape” series. The one for 2015, thumbnailed above, takes a bit of a new approach, focusing on “overall … Continue reading →

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Free textbooks and other resources for students and educators

Posted on August 20, 2015 by Robert Basil

Students who suffer under the burden of high tuition and large student loans need all the financial help the world can provide them. For my upper-level communications classes the last couple of years I have been using an excellent online … Continue reading →

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Doing the reading …

Posted on May 27, 2015 by Robert Basil

Although I am sure there *are* professors who have estimated how long it will take their students to complete their assigned tasks – written assignments, presentations, homework activities, project research, and textbook reading – I doubt I know any who … Continue reading →

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Oh, British Columbia … You are consuming your seed corn

Posted on April 30, 2015 by Robert Basil

My province’s teachers have lost a big battle. From the Vancouver Sun just now: VANCOUVER – The provincial government has scored a major victory in court, with the appeal court Thursday overturning a judgment that would have restored class size … Continue reading →

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Yik Yak and Meerkat

Posted on March 24, 2015 by Robert Basil

When Ted Cruz announced his candidacy for USA president at Liberty University yesterday, many students in the audience used the Smartphone app Yik Yak to mock the junior senator from Texas (and to complain that they were coerced to attend the event … Continue reading →

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Marketing in the Digital World: Student Blogs

Posted on March 11, 2015 by Robert Basil

Posts and up-to-the-minute news from my Kwantlen Polytechnic University digital-marketing class. The learning in this course is truly crowd-sourced.

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