Communication
Finding Teachable Moments in Poor Student Presentations
How a disappointing result can lead to true learning.
Tag: Higher Education
Thoughts, observations, and occasional rants about my former industry.
Communication
Adding Spice to a Mundane Lecture Topic
Illustrating business processes need not be that boring.
Announcements
Talking Tech With Professor Simon
Encouraging important discussions about the role of technology in our society.
Dataviz
How a Good Syllabus Can Set the Right Tone With Students
Why not show them that you've got a little personality?
Dataviz
Visualizing My Teaching Schedule
Sometimes Gantt charts actually make sense.
Analytics
The Analytics Project That "College Me" Would Do
If I were 21 again ...
Data
Thoughts on Learning Tableau
Knowing how one contemporary tool, programming language, or framework works makes it easier to pick up new ones.
Communication
Why I Emphasize Strong Communication in My Syllabi
An old job description from one of the dot-com successes underscores a critical business skill.
Dataviz
Sprucing Up Python Scripts With Data Visualization
It doesn't take that much effort to visualize user-generated data.
Consulting
Business Intelligence: The Tools Change but the Concepts Don't
Thoughts on new applications and old ideas.
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.
Communication
Carnegie Mellon Alumni Interview
Thoughts on the lessons that the school imparted, critical thinking, and the interdisciplinary nature of higher education.
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.