Tag archive: writing

Are Teachers Wasting Their Time Teaching Styles?

As I grade a seemingly never ending pile of essays a question continues to pop into my mind. How much time am I wasting teaching students to use the proper formatting style? How much time are they wasting trying to… continue reading »

Student Bloggers Wanted! No Rent, Free Parking!

I have some students who expressed an interest in blogging just for the sake of writing, not for a grade. Initially I had about fifteen interested students but that number has dwindled down to four or five students who consistently… continue reading »

Don’t Forget About Modeling: It’s Money!

I knew I would lure you in with that title, but I am not talking about fashion week here. I am talking about a tried and true teaching technique that I sometimes forget – modeling. I had an experience this… continue reading »