The Power of Performance Reviews (and Feedback) to Influence Retention & Improve Performance
As educators, we hold enormous power in our hands; power to change destinations and shape…
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Listening to Learners
This may not be true in every law school, but at my school, things are…
Starting the Day Off Slow Might be the Right Step to the Fast Track
At my law school, we're in the midst of the first week of classes after…
The Month of the Janitor
January is the gateway between the old year and the new. The name “January” derives…
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Bar Takers: Better Learning via Linear Studying or Recursive Studying?
Congratulations December 2018 graduates! What a herculean achievement! Simply put, outstanding! Nevertheless, I know that…
Pineapple Charts – A Community Way to Improve Teaching!
Some say a picture is worth a thousand words. Well, perhaps a chart might be…
You’ve Messed Up on Exams — Now What?
It's inevitable. Coming out of any law school exam, someone will know they messed up…
Be Careful What You Wish For
Dear Santa, How are you? How is Mrs. Claus? I hear the aurora borealis is…
The Power of Brain Breaks – The Heart-Mind-Body Connection to Empowered Learning
Want to power up your learning to improve your final exam performance? Well, counterintuitively, that…
Finals Jeopardy
At this time of year, I am working mostly with two groups of students: 1L…