I’m in the process of reading More Than Words right now, and here’s my favorite, laugh-out-loud-in-delight line so far: “I also don’t want to be made into a paper clip.” IYKYK
This lively and inspiring exchange left me wanting to find a way to mash up a messy, anything-goes Maker Space vibe with a college writing classroom to invite more “spiky” experiences into the writing process.
Thank you for doing this interview With John. I started following John back when he was writing a regular piece for IHE and there was a comments section - where I learned even more. I teach chemistry so it is not a direct translation to the teaching of writing, but still relates. I too internally "chew" on ideas before writing about them - maybe for too long! So far I have not found AI of much use - writing the "average" of human writing is not what I am interested in doing. I am still trying to find a better way to grade that helps students actually learn.... I am not convinced grading is really working at any level to promote learnig, but it is a necessary evil in the academy.
Really glad to hear this can resonate with faculty in STEM, too. As an educational developer with a background in the humanities, I'm not always sure what kinds of things will be helpful to people teaching in vastly different disciplines. But there is always overlap somewhere.
What a fantastic conversation!
Thanks for this, y'all. Enjoyed reading this exchange and appreciate both of you!
Thanks, Josh, ditto!
I’m in the process of reading More Than Words right now, and here’s my favorite, laugh-out-loud-in-delight line so far: “I also don’t want to be made into a paper clip.” IYKYK
This lively and inspiring exchange left me wanting to find a way to mash up a messy, anything-goes Maker Space vibe with a college writing classroom to invite more “spiky” experiences into the writing process.
Thanks for sharing your conversation.
Would love to hear how bringing a "Maker Space vibe" to your class turns out! Keep us updated!
Thank you for doing this interview With John. I started following John back when he was writing a regular piece for IHE and there was a comments section - where I learned even more. I teach chemistry so it is not a direct translation to the teaching of writing, but still relates. I too internally "chew" on ideas before writing about them - maybe for too long! So far I have not found AI of much use - writing the "average" of human writing is not what I am interested in doing. I am still trying to find a better way to grade that helps students actually learn.... I am not convinced grading is really working at any level to promote learnig, but it is a necessary evil in the academy.
Really glad to hear this can resonate with faculty in STEM, too. As an educational developer with a background in the humanities, I'm not always sure what kinds of things will be helpful to people teaching in vastly different disciplines. But there is always overlap somewhere.