Making Real Connections
Real connections don’t have to be big to be meaningful, they just have to be made.
A Queen Counsels: More Ear–Less Talk
I don't usually keep up with the world of royalty. But a recent article caught…
Posted inAdvice Encouragement & Inspiration
Thanksgiving for the Academic Support Community
Of all the holidays, Thanksgiving is probably my favorite. Not for the feast (although I…
Two Kinds of Work
Sometimes students think they are painting the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel ceiling, when they…
Lollipop Learning
Picture a "lollipop." Unfortunately, that was me as a law school student preparing for my…
A Bountiful Harvest of Practice Problems – Just in Time for Final Exam Season
It's quite common for most of us learn to prepare for final exams...by, unfortunately, not…
Wise Interventions: A Searchable Research Database
Thanks to the work of social psychologists Gregory Walton (Stanford) and Timothy Wilson (Univ. of…
Posted inAdvice Exams - Studying Study Tips - General
Is There Time to Turn Things Around?
At my law school, it is 40 total days, and 23 class days, until the…
Starting from Scratch
Prototype program design is, by definition, imperfect and subject to enhancement and improvement. Don't deny yourselves or your students the benefit of your instincts.
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The Charisma of Numbers
Today's Washington Post has a fascinating and disturbing article about the company HireVue and its…