Saw vs. Seen (0)
1/12/10 •
I had a request to do “saw” and “seen.” Most people tend to inherently know when to say “seen” or “saw.” For example, I’m sure several of you know enough not to say “I seen that movie.” The issue comes in when people try to explain WHY they don’t say that. This post is to [...]
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Cover Letter Tips (0)
1/06/10 •
Ahhhh, cover letters. Everyone thinks they know the magical “right way” of making a cover letter, but really? There is no RIGHT way. Sure, there are some tips and tricks that may help you more than others, but ultimately–it depends on the job you’re applying for. A cover letter for a teaching gig will NOT [...]
How to Improve your Vocabulary (0)
10/07/09 •
How to Improve your Vocabulary
The phrase, “The pen is mightier than the sword” has many interpretations. The correct usage of words in communication can help you get your point across more effectively and improve your communication skills dramatically. In this article, I will discuss ways that you can improve your vocabulary and its affect on [...]
Scribblenauts and the Future of Educational Gaming (2)
9/27/09 •
If you haven’t heard of Scribblenauts…you’re not a gamer. Scribblenauts is the new DS puzzle game where you solve puzzles by writing objects into the game. The object is created and it helps you (hopefully!) obtain a “Starite” to complete the level. So what’s the big deal about this game? Why all the buzz? Well [...]
News! (1)
9/09/09 •
Lot of news-worthy stuff happened this weekend, but I’ll keep it down to two pieces.
First of all, my proposal for the Conference on College Composition and Communication (CCCC) has been accepted. So what does this mean? This means that in March, I will be flying to Louisville in order to give a 30 [...]
