The school year is just beginning, yet my email box feels already out of control. Nicole shared this from the SMARTBoard training earlier this week. It made me smile, I hope it does the same for you!
Tag: humor
Aug 07
Fried Friday: Pro Teaching
It’s been a busy week with the Republican debates, the exit of Jon Stewart from the political satire stage, positions being cut university-wide and so much more, we need to introduce a lighter moment this morning. Nicole came across Key and Peele: The Teaching Center. Imagine if educational news really played like this in the …
Jul 31
Fried Friday: Kind of “Punny” or Not?
It’s Friday again, so we’ve dug up a little humor for you with a reminder that humor is in the eyes of the beholder. As we begin the semester, it is always wise to remind your students of this too. What they post as “humor” might be offensive to another student reading it. And while …
Feb 13
Fried Friday: Can Pheromones Really Get You a Date?
Valentine’s Day is soon upon us but the American Chemical Society wants you to think twice about using spray-on pheromone products that claim to help you attain love at first smell! Check out their video Can Pheromones Get You a Date? and have a Happy Valentine’s Day! Oh, and for those of you who need just …
Sep 26
Fried Friday: Invisible Faculty? Not This Math Instructor!
This week we’ve been talking about creating your online persona. Sometimes students complain that they don’t feel their professor is active or visible in the course. We hope that you never hear complaints about your course or your sense of presence in your classroom. We thought you might enjoy the clever way this math instructor …
Aug 15
Fried Friday: Life After Death by PowerPoint
As we get ready for the new semester, it’s time to insert a little humor and perspective into the week. We hope you enjoy this ‘oldie’ but realize that his message is just as relevant today as when this first came out. Nicole and I look forward to seeing you at Convocation next week. …
Feb 20
Are You Mentally Fried by Friday?
It’s Friday, and we want to help alleviate your mental weariness! It is time for a little light hearted humor and a very important safety tip from one of our own! You will want to watch carefully and take notes. And, be sure to purchase or order your own pair before they are out of …
Jan 31
Are You Mentally “Fried” by Friday?
It’s Friday, and we want to help alleviate your mental weariness! We’re starting something new and calling it our “Fried Friday” sessions where we’ll bring you tutorials, Q&A sessions, or just a little light hearted humor. You’ll be hearing more about these sessions in the following weeks so stay tuned! Meanwhile, to kick off our …