Data
Thoughts on Learning Tableau
Knowing how one contemporary tool, programming language, or framework works makes it easier to pick up new ones.
Tag: ASU
Thoughts on my former employer: the largest public university in the US.
Dataviz
Sprucing Up Python Scripts With Data Visualization
It doesn't take that much effort to visualize user-generated data.
Higher Education
Having More Fun With Python in the Classroom
Why not make a simple PowerPoint slide a little more interactive?
Analytics
Three Books That I Recommend to My Analytics Students
Thoughts on ways to expand their thinking about using data in their careers.
Higher Education
How Data and Metadata Can Thwart Contract Cheating
Digital breadcrumbs may help curtail a growing problem.
Analytics
The Beauty of Structured Data
When it comes to survey design, Stephen Covey is absolutely right.
Higher Education
Calling Bullshit on Elizabeth Holmes' Ignorance
Anyone who knows anything about Theranos should take the psychopath's claims with a 50-lb. bag of salt.
Higher Education
Finding Teachable Moments in Survey Courses
At least in one regard, Jeff Bezos' letter couldn't have arrived at a more opportune time.
Higher Education
Why All College Students Need to Know the Basics of Coding
Even finance, accounting, and marketing majors should understand what makes software tick.
Analytics
Teaching Highlights From 2018
A look back on two things that made me smile this past year.
Announcements
Thoughts on Reaching 500 Google Scholar Citations
Reflections on achieving a professional milestone.
Analytics
Reflections on Supervising More Than 100 Capstone Projects
Thoughts on some of my students' best work.
Book Reviews
The Five Best Books I Read in 2018
The texts that rocked my world this past year.
Announcements
Chemonics Receives Innovation Award
Recognition for good work never gets old.
Higher Education
Making Class Memorable With a Basketball-Inspired Python Example
A little program to calculate game logs and stimulate student interest.
Faves
Having Fun With Python in the Classroom
Using pop-culture references to make potentially boring coding exercises more interesting.
Communication
In Defense of Using PowerPoint in the Classroom
When you see horrible slides, blame the Indian, not the arrow.
Communication
The Pros and Cons of Teaching Back-to-Back Sections
Honest reflections on teaching a compressed schedule.