We’re a little late this week, since we spent the weekend at the AWP conference in Chicago, which was wonderful and which had us thinking (again) about teaching and writing and technology, particularly creative writing, but really any writing, and then…
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Announcing the Journal of Interactive Technology & Pedagogy!
Speaking of teaching and digital platforms, the Interactive Technology and Pedagogy Certificate Program at the Graduate Center has released the first issue of JiTP, its new online journal. It’s just grand: a nice blend between the theoretical and the practical. If you’re looking for ways to think about teaching with digital platforms, or just looking for good ideas for classes, it’s something to watch. It’s particularly great to see the section ‘Teaching Fails.’ A great title and great concept. This issue, Bill Kules writes about a particularly ineffective assignment, and what can be learned from it… and our own Charlie Edwards and Matt Gold are involved!
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This Week’s Tutorial
This week, we’re featuring WP Polls, a site that allows a course, club or project to ask a question or questions of members or students. The poll have as many answers as you like, can appear in a sidebar, post or page. The tutorial is here. And as always, email us if you have any questions!
