Monthly Archives: March 2006

Break Down the Walls, Free the Documents

Posted on March 10, 2006 by Ian

Free the documents!! I’m a big fan of the way recent applications have been replacing the “filing” metaphor with a “tagging” metaphor. In traditional email applications, I stick messages someplace in my mail folder hierarchy (e.g., a folder for a … Continue reading →

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The Myth of Coverage

Posted on March 7, 2006 by Ian

Fact: “What the instructor covers” differs from “what the students learn”, often drastically. Continue reading →

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Teaching Hint #1: Checking for Understanding

Posted on March 6, 2006 by Ian

If you’re trying to teach someone something, in any context, it’s a good idea to check periodically to find out whether they’re with you. If not, you’re wasting your time and theirs. If you want to find out whether someone … Continue reading →

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