Grades are not the only way of assessing student work. There are a number of colleges and universities that have experimented with alternative approaches to the traditional letter grade. One such college, Reed College in Oregon, provides students with more detailed feedback and assessment in addition to grades. As stated in their Guidebook, “Students' work... Continue Reading →
The Time JetBlue Gave Me A Special Valentine’s Day Gift
This is a story of one man's love affair with an airline and how, on one special Valentine's Day, they exchanged two special gifts. I fly JetBlue a lot and often tweet them here or there to ask a question, express an opinion, or just share them in a mention to my followers. Anyone who's... Continue Reading →