Just two Words? I am envisioning a public service announcement flyer to stick over my workspace, modeled after the D.A.R.E messaging from the 80s: “Just Say No.” I have a terrible habit of overcommitting, across the board.

I try to create the syllabus with a multi-modal approach. If a student wanted an exact straight line, hitting all the course materials in a pre-selected order, they can do that. I also provide a more winding path, with the mandatory assignments clearly highlighted and a selection of optional curated material for students to browse. Every time…

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I would love to magically know 100% for sure which submissions were generated by AI. 🙂
Because I know they are using AI in exponentially increasing numbers…and I can tell, for the most part. But I hate that some are slipping by me.

I am taking my time with Phillippa Gregory’s 2023 Non-Fiction, Normal Women.

I teach 4 online classes, grade work on a rolling basis, and I only allocate an hour a day for grading. I open most of the assignments on Day One and let students turn work in early if they want to, then accept written work up to two days past the due date with no questions asked. This is written into my class policies and helps me avoid waking…

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It would have to be a mashup! Cruel Summer by Bananrama (I am teaching two classes) and You Can’t Tell Me What to Do Anymore by V.A.S.T. (at least my administrative duties are considerably reduced.).

That I can say no to an unreasonable request and go on living my life.