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Our coffee maker broke in the middle of an ice storm this weekend. We'll be okay until the roads are clear. Still have the espresso maker and moka pot. But RIP to the Cuisinart that got us through some wild times. Truly the end of an era.

Today on Grading for Growth: Halley McCormick describes how she introduces students to the ideas of alternative grading and reinforces those ideas throughout the semester.

"Students can't cheat with AI if they're using AI [for an assignment]!" is a real thing I just heard in a meeting. People clapped.

Not enough people are talking about copay prices. I'm on the NC State Health Plan and all of my copays just DOUBLED from last year. And my therapist went from $0 to $50 a session. Are people talking about this and I'm just missing it?

Should NOT have volunteered to facilitate a workshop the morning of my first day back from break.

Book idea: "The Unmitigated Gall of Students: A Collection of Emails from Finals Week"

Chilly? Cozy up under a blanket with a cup of hot chocolate and the newest episode of the Teaching Takes podcast! In this episode, I’m joined by co-host Chris Hakala break down the love/hate relationship that faculty and students have with... GROUP WORK! creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/...

Planning workshops for next semester. Looking for some really helpful topics (wrong answers only).

ICE is in my town, and my institution received a public records request for all Spring 2025 syllabi. Is this Freedom yet?

Traveling to San Diego for POD this week! Now accepting recommendations for food, drinks, and coffee! #POD #SanDiego

Not every conference presentation can be titled "Bridging the Gap: _____"

Bloop.

This is my life.

@lucyrohden.bsky.social Are you in Boone?? Happy to provide recommendations for restaurants, tailgating, coffee, etc.

What do 18 year olds have that 5 year olds don't?

Episode 3 of the Teaching Takes podcast is out now on all major platforms! In this episode, I’m joined by co-host Tracy Smith to dive deep on The One Thing We Always Do. Please read to the bottom of this thread to find out how YOU can help keep TT going strong! 🍎 bit.ly/47Ez150 🟢 bit.ly/48VV3m5

Anyone have favorite resources on building community in higher ed courses? #HigherEd #Teaching #Community #Belonging #Relatedness

I am speaking at 50th Annual POD Network Conference in San Diego next month. Please check out the details of my talk at: tinyurl.com/65bj4fxc

John Warner does a great job of unpacking a series of ideas about writing and writing instruction and, while I don’t agree with all the propositions, the conclusions are right on target. The screenshot shows some of the conclusions.

Seen a lot written about The Celeb Traitors and unconscious bias including this BBC Bitesize(!) piece. www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/art...

Genuinely excited to talk about assessment strategies with my Pedagogy of Kindness book club today. These faculty are always spicy and on point. Thanks again for the conversation fuel, @cjdenial.bsky.social

Swipe back and forth to see before/after aerial images of Helene throughout western NC. The damage shown to my own property was pretty disturbing, but I will say one thing: live stakes are essential for preserving riverbank (and actual land)! www.nconemap.gov/apps/a10ef8b...

I have a student who insists on using uneccessary and incorrect words in his email communication. Every time, I think "That does not mean what you think it means."

"Chatbots... are fancy wordplay." Thank you @cjdenial.bsky.social. So many gems in this timely webinar.

Things are TAKING HOLD! Episode 2 of the Teaching Takes podcast ft. @lilliannave.bsky.social, all about The First Day of Class, is live! Listen now on your favorite podcast platform! Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t... Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/0IOP5QZ... #Teaching #Podcast #HigherEd

Things are TAKING HOLD! Episode 2 of the Teaching Takes podcast ft. @lilliannave.bsky.social, all about The First Day of Class, is live! Listen now on your favorite podcast platform! Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t... Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/0IOP5QZ... #Teaching #Podcast #HigherEd

I did it. I removed Grammarly from my browsers.

Come join one of my favorite departments here at App State!

I just wrote and deleted a post about a novel that I'm finally reading because: 1) I'm years behind on reading this very popular book, and 2) I know Bluesky is different from the bad place but I still worry about spoilers 😅

Use the microphone.

I'm learning this morning that I'm not sure I belong on the "AI Enablement Committee."

Completed my 10th Zoom of the day, and I have 13 more on the schedule tomorrow. Time to go make pasta.

There's still time to get your Takes into the Teaching Takes Hotline! And, if your take is particularly spicy and you prefer to stay anonymous, I can even modulate your voice. Really, we just want to provide a platform for you to share your ideas. Call the hotline at 828-263-6846 today!

Great thread with an example of one small intentional thing we can do in our teaching to make a huge impact on our students and ourselves.

I increasingly find myself wondering if Reddit is The Good Place.

For a limited time only, we're featuring the triple cantina chicken double Mexican pizza hellgrande! Set your stomach on fire!

The Teaching Takes podcast jumped into the Top 100 Education Podcasts on the Goodpods app this week! Thanks for giving us a listen! creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/...

The Teaching Takes podcast is preparing to record the remaining episodes for Season 1. To do that, we need your Takes on the following topics: - Late Work - Group Work - AI in the Classroom - Alternative Grading - Incorporating Student Feedback - Finishing Strong - The Best Workshop Ever

Of course there was a skunk in our yard this morning when I took the dog out. No, we weren't sprayed. Yes, between the bears and skunks, I will be taking her out on a leash for the rest of her/my life. In the words of Vincent Gambini, "Is there any more s*** we can pile on...? Is it possible?!"

Slightly diminish a book: Harry Potter and the Illusionist's Stone

Listen to the inaugural episode of Teaching Takes! And call the Teaching Takes Hotline at (828) 263-6846 by noon EDT on Wednesday, 9/3 to share your Take on "The One Thing I Always Do!"

It's happening! Episode 1 of the Teaching Takes podcast, all about The Best Teaching Advice I Ever Got, is live! Listen now on your favorite podcast platform! Apple, Spotify, and others: bit.ly/4lYUN8t #TeachingTakes #HigherEd #FacDev #EdDev #Pedagogy #Teaching

I have 2 Evans, 2 Maddies, 2 Isabels, and 2 Zoeys in the same section this semester. I'm pretty good with learning names but this might take me out.

An upcoming episode is all about "The One Thing I Always Do," and we want to hear your Take! To share, call the Teaching Takes Hotline at ‪(828) 263-6846 and leave a voicemail including: 🗣️ Your name 🏫 Your institution/role (optional) 🎯 The topic: “The One Thing I Always Do” 💡 Your take on that topic

The deadline for your First Day of Class Takes is tomorrow morning! Call the Teaching Takes Hotline and leave your Take on a voicemail today!

Just a few more days to get your "First Day of Class" Take in to the Teaching Takes Hotline! Call today and leave a voicemail with your go-to *thing* on the first day of class!