Monthly Archives: February 2012

First Year Seminar Books

Posted on February 20, 2012 by pel2

I never realized there were so many types of business involved in arranging first-year experiences. Several publishers market books, ficiton and non-fiction, to be used in book reading assignments for first-year students. They offer various kinds of study guides to… Continue reading →

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Live Oak at the Alamo

Posted on February 19, 2012 by pel2

While visiting San Antanio for a Conference I took some time to visit the Alamo. In spite of the usual pictures showing the edifice, this monument is in the middle of downtown surrounded by buildings. It is very popular, with… Continue reading →

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More FYE Conference Presentations

Posted on February 19, 2012 by pel2

In College Success Online, Dr. Marsh Fralick, Professor Emiritus from Cuyamaca Community College in San Diego, gave some really great tips on how to prepare and deliver an effective online course. She continues to teach a totally online college success… Continue reading →

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FYE Conference Impressions

Posted on February 19, 2012 by pel2

This has been my first time attending the First-Year Experience Conference being held this year in San Antonio. This is a huge conference with an incredible number of presenters and exhibits. Here are some highlights of the first day presentations… Continue reading →

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Distance Measurements Analysis

Posted on February 1, 2012 by pel2

Ten teams of students measured the perimeter of a seven-sided traverse using pacing and taping. Each leg was measured twice. The standard deviations of the measurements of the perimeter showed that pacing gave much more variable results. Pacing also had… Continue reading →

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