Faves
Having Fun With Python in the Classroom
Using pop-culture references to make potentially boring coding exercises more interesting.
Phil Simon
Phil Simon is probably the world's leading independent expert on workplace collaboration and tech. He is a frequent keynote speaker and the award-winning author of 14 books, most recently The Nine.
Communication
In Defense of Using PowerPoint in the Classroom
When you see horrible slides, blame the Indian, not the arrow.
Collaboration
Four Myths About Slack
Shedding some much-needed light on what the collaboration tool can and can't do.
Communication
The Pros and Cons of Teaching Back-to-Back Sections
Honest reflections on teaching a compressed schedule.
Analytics
What I've Learned From My Student Evaluations
Thoughts on what the data tells meโand what else I'd like to know.
Announcements
Audiobook of Analytics: The Agile Way Is Now Available
Good news for those of you who like to listen to books.
Higher Education
Thoughts on Teaching Older Students
What do when someone possesses a great deal of professional experience.
Collaboration
Lessons From Slack's Origins
A pox on you if you think that the idea behind the popular collaboration tool was someone's master plan.
Management
Thoughts on Facebook's Stock Drop
Where does the world's largest social network go from here?
Collaboration
How to Successfully Introduce Slack in the Classroom
Tips for professors new to the collaboration tool.
Analytics
Why I Often Answer Analytics Students' Questions With Questions
Thoughts on the Socratic method, critical thinking, and providing too much guidance.
Analytics
Does Uber treat its driver-partners fairly?
Thoughts on the company's data and price discrimination.
Higher Education
Traits and Skills of Effective Professors
Thoughts on common characteristics at people who are really good at this job.
Higher Education
Why I Teach
My motivations behind my choice of vocations.
Higher Education
Office Setup of a Tech-Savvy Professor
Here's the hardware that to use to make the magic happen.
Analytics
Three Main Types of Capstone Project Problems
Thoughts on some common issues and what to do about them.
Higher Education
The Case for Early Student Evaluations
How feedback at the start of the semester can help nip issues in the bud.
Analytics
Four Sites That I Recommend to My Analytics Students
Those who can effectively incorporate data and analytics into their writing are poised to prosper.
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