PHIL SIMON
It doesn’t take that much effort to visualize user-generated data.
Posts Tagged as: Teaching
Posts Tagged as: Teaching
Having More Fun With Python in the Classroom
Why not make a simple PowerPoint slide a little more interactive?
Three Books That I Recommend to My Analytics Students
Thoughts on ways to expand their thinking about using data in their careers.
How Data and Metadata Can Thwart Contract Cheating
Digital breadcrumbs may help curtail a growing problem.
The Beauty of Structured Data
Analytics, Big Data, Higher Education
When it comes to survey design, Stephen Covey is absolutely right.
Finding Teachable Moments in Survey Courses
At least in one regard, Jeff Bezos’ letter couldn’t have arrived at a more opportune time.
Why All College Students Need to Know the Basics of Coding
Higher Education, Low-Code/No-Code, Trends
Even finance, accounting, and marketing majors should understand what makes software tick.
What College Professors Can Learn From Hasan Minhaj’s Patriot Act
His Netflix show takes a unique and informative approach that should make instructors reconsider their methods.
Teaching Highlights From 2018
Analytics, Communication, Dataviz, Higher Education
A look back on two things that made me smile this past year.
Reflections on Supervising More Than 100 Capstone Projects
Analytics, Dataviz, Higher Education, Project Management, Technology
Thoughts on some of my students’ best work.
The Five Best Books I Read in 2018
Book Reviews, Higher Education, Miscellany, Technology, Trends
The texts that rocked my world this past year.
Making Class Memorable With a Basketball-inspired Python Example
A little program to calculate game logs and stimulate student interest.
Having Fun With Python in the Classroom
Using pop-culture references to make potentially boring coding exercises more interesting.
In Defense of Using PowerPoint in the Classroom
Communication, Higher Education
When you see horrible slides, blame the Indian, not the arrow.
The Pros and Cons of Teaching Back-to-Back Sections
Communication, Higher Education
Honest reflections on teaching a compressed schedule.
What I’ve Learned From My Student Evaluations
Analytics, Communication, Dataviz, Higher Education
Thoughts on what the data tells me—and what else I’d like to know.