Friday, May 14, 2010
Now it's your turn
At the beginning of the semester, you read the advice that my first semester students gave you. Now it's your turn. What advice do you give my students for next year? What can they do to succeed in my classes?
Artwork from careernetwork.msu
Saturday, May 1, 2010
The Art of Persuasive Writing: A Few Pointers
We use persuasion every day:
• Convincing myself to use the treadmill every morning.
• Begging your parents to let you stay out later.
• Assuring your teachers that you will study for a test.
Persuasion is a life-long skill, but do you realize how much you actually use it? This video will help you understand some of the main characteristics of persuasion, plus some real-life examples.
Video from “Education With Vision”