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An Oft-Forgotten Concern–Guest Column by Russell C. Smith
As we talk to students after first semester grades come out, I find that often…
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Pop Culture, Teachable Moments, and Using “There Will Be Blood” to Illuminate Title Statutes
I am a fan of judicious use of pop culture to give context and depth…
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“The Law” and Academic Skills
One of the conundrums many ASP professionals run into is the use of “the law”…
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Teachable Moments: The Passing of Mildred Loving
I am always looking for teachable moments; those times when "real life" intersects with law…
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Making Law Real–“A Raisin in the Sun”
A crossover possibility for both Property and Constitutional Law:ABC will be airing a remake of…
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Making Law Fun
About this time of year, I try to bring in examples of *fun* in the…
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Positive Feedback! Efficient & Effective
I have found this to be a wonderfully useful tool. It saves your time while…
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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…