What are you doing to implement AI policies in your classroom? If you have not gotten that far in your course prep, let me know if you want to see a copy of my AI policy. I’d be glad to share it with you.
Read MoreI had the wonderful opportunity to present my research at the annual convention of the Society for Personality and Social Psychology (SPSP), in San Diego this February.
Read MoreMy goal as an educator is to help students practice and strengthen the unique qualities that make them human – creativity, innovation, analysis, originality, and compassion. My classroom is set up to help foster the development of the things that only humans can do and do well, with or without technology…
Read MoreSome time ago, I came across the concept of becoming. When guests of a program asked the host “How are you?”, his response was always “Better and better”. To me that was the essence of becoming. We are in a perpetual state of progress as human beings. It is unnerving for some to think of life that way, but it is our reality.
Read MorePart of academic life is conducting research. Even lecturers, or part-time faculty, sometimes get the opportunity to conduct research. Here is a list I’ve compiled of currently occurring research projects that are looking for subjects. Perhaps you could be one of them?
Read MoreLast week, I discussed with my students the possibility of me going out on strike. I was honest with them and said that I didn’t know what the outcome would be…
Read MoreThen I got the call… a county clerk wanted to know why I didn’t show up for jury duty! In the excitement of finally having work during the summer, I had neglected to check in…
Read MoreYou’re probably thinking that this is a boring story about someone going back to school, but there is more to Christine’s story. Reluctant to get into a relationship, she shied away from dating, until a person in her class caught her eye…
Read MoreIt may not be a popular conclusion for teens to hear, but allowing cell phones in class is a significant distraction. The science backs this up, and now a whole country has decided enough is enough.
Read MoreThe college essay is often not mandatory, but many in academia believe it should be. I could not agree more because I use essay writing as a key component of my advising services.
Read MoreThe decision sent ripples throughout academia, especially for those of us who have dedicated our lives to providing a fair and equitable education to all. I just had to say something about this monumental decision.
Read MoreHow academics can become public academics and find practical applications for their ideas.
Read MoreFor teachers and administrators implementing an Ethnic Studies curriculum, this is a must read book list - newly updated for 2023.
Read MoreIt is a time for new beginnings and I am very happy to teach three fascinating classes this spring. One of these classes is about AfroLatine Identity, the subject of my dissertation. This is in addition to two other classes that I am also looking forward to.
Read MoreThis year I am starting a new YouTube channel, I will be consulting with another school district, I will be doing research on the impact of ethnic studies, and I am doing college advising. This is all very exciting stuff!
Read MoreNeed to find the perfect gift for students, teachers and professionals working in Ethnic Studies? Here is my list of recommendations.
Read MoreYou should use thankfulness to sift through the challenges of your situations and find good things that you can build on. It requires a mental shift and a conscious effort to push aside the despair to keep your own potential clear in your mind’s eye.
Read MoreWhen people say their computer died, they often mean something less dramatic that can usually be fixed. Not this time. The laptop literally won’t turn on anymore: no screen, no light, no sound. So, what do you do?
Read MoreThe Great Resignation has been a hot topic in the news lately, but how has it impacted teachers and faculty? As it turns out, this part of the workforce has also been affected by this trend.
Read MoreGoing to college is probably the best investment in yourself that you can make. Someone with a college degree ends up making at least a million dollars more in their lifetime than someone who has never gone.
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