Monthly Archives: September 2013

The most exhausting (and rewarding) weekend of the year

Posted on September 29, 2013 by teachingteacher

I just survived it again—the one weekend every year when I completely forsake my family, fresh air, and my mountain bike. What am I doing that merits such devotion and sacrifice? I’m marking all of my 50 to 75 Advertising … Continue reading →

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Into the great wide open

Posted on September 25, 2013 by teachingteacher

Anyone who has taught at college for a few years will tell you that every group of students is completely different from all the ones before. It never ceases to amaze me how each year all the different personalities in … Continue reading →

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Here we go again

Posted on September 15, 2013 by teachingteacher

On your mark. Get set. Blog! Here we go again. My newest first-year Advertising students are about to begin their biggest assignment of the year: an eight-week blog worth 35% of their mark in my Writing for Advertising class. Every … Continue reading →

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