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Keep Them Thinking and Doing
The start of a new semester is a good time to take stock of our…
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Resources for Teaching and Learning Law
If you are looking for good resources dealing with both learning and teaching in law…
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Lap tops: some other food for thought
I agree with today's posting that there are some definite negative aspects that can occur…
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Laptops in the Classroom: An Unhelpful Distraction?
I know this suggestion is fraught with difficulties, but I think it is worth considering: …
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Seeing the Forest
I was speaking with Lorraine Lalli from Roger Williams the other day, and she commented…
ADD, ADHD, and the Law School Experience
A reader suggested to me today that this blog devote some discussion to the difficulties…
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Student questions
Asking the right questions Typically, new students come to law school as a relatively self…
Another Great Overview of Skills Needed for Success in Law School
Another great resource for an overview of key skills law students must acquire is Prof.…
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Legal Writing in the Third Grade?
I spent some time this morning in my daughter’s third grade classroom: you know, one…
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A Good Tool for Teaching Students to Make Analytical Steps Explicit in an Essay Answer
One of the most common weaknesses students exhibit on essay exams is the inability to…