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The Nookcolor and the Future of Textbooks
The introduction of the $249 B&N Nookcolor signals the initial point of acceleration towards a digital textbook future. Why: Device...
ABC's and PhD's: School woes
(First, an incident that might be slightly off-topic but which I found amusing: ) Last night I get in my...
The end of the public university in England
Editor's note: the entry below was kindly provided to us by James Vernon, a professor of history at the University...
Definition: Cynicism
When a university’s program for research in the humanities bars adjuncts from applying for fellowship money and release time then...
Rude Democracy
Stewart and Colbert rally in DC this weekend. Scott McLemee opposes their extremist moderation.
If I Could Do It Over ....
Thomas Wright reflects on his missteps when applying for faculty jobs.
5 Things Netflix Streaming Can Teach Higher Ed
5 Things Netflix Streaming Can Teach Higher Ed: 1. Replace Yourself: Offering unlimited streaming for $8.99 a month (1 physical...
Argument, Inquiry, and Learning to Value Evidence
At the risk of e-mail overload, I still find it useful to belong to some old-fashioned discussion lists that engage...