Category Archives: teaching

An attack on teaching and learning centers

Colleges and universities should close teaching and learning centers because they threaten good teaching,  That’s the argument of a recent Chronicle of Higher Education column, and I wanted to address it here. I’ll summarize the substance of “Why Pedagogy ‘Experts’ … Continue reading →

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Come study with me at Georgetown University

Are you interested in education and technology?  Is working on the future of higher education a goal for you?  Then consider taking classes with my colleagues and I at Georgetown University’s Learning, Design, and Technology program! This is a graduate … Continue reading →

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Starting my AI and higher education seminar

Greetings from early September, when fall classes have begun.  Today I’d like to share information about one of my seminars as part of my long-running practice of being open about my teaching. It’s in Georgetown University’s Learning, Design, and Technology … Continue reading →

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Getting ready to teach our Georgetown Foundations seminar

Tomorrow I start teaching a class.  It’s one I’ve taught before, but now with some major changes, and I haven’t ever blogged about it, so I thought I could share it now. It’s for Georgetown University’s Learning, Design, and Technology … Continue reading →

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One gaming design exercise in a seminar

Last week I tried a new exercise in my gaming seminar, and wanted to post about it because it went well and might be useful.  I’d also like to build on the exercise. To recap: at this point in the … Continue reading →

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Preparing my gaming and education class for spring 2024

Next month I’m starting one of my favorite classes, and I wanted to share the draft syllabus with you all.  It’s the gaming and higher education seminar for Georgetown University’s Learning, Design, and Technology program and I’m very excited about … Continue reading →

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Come study with me at Georgetown University

It’s that time.  Yes, it’s the time of year when I invite people to study in the program where I teach. Are you interested in education and technology?  Is the future of higher education a major focus for you?  Then … Continue reading →

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Starting my future of higher education seminar at Georgetown

Today I’m holding the first class for my Georgetown University Learning, Design, and Technology future of higher education class.  It’s one I created from scratch and am enormously fond of. I’ve taught it several times, and am keeping the majority … Continue reading →

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Are you teaching about climate change and education? I’m available as a guest speaker.

Are you teaching a class this fall which addresses how climate change might impact higher education? If so, I’m available to contribute, if it makes sense for your pedagogical and curricular purposes. To explain: for several years now I’ve been … Continue reading →

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Come study with me at Georgetown University

Interested in learning more about education and technology? Today I’m taking in a gallery walk of student work.  This is for the academic program I teach in, Georgetown University’s Learning, Design, and Technology (LDT) master’s degree.  I’m busting with pride … Continue reading →

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