PODCAST #3: The Obligatory End-Of-Chapter Problem Set

www.geneseo.edu/~ajm20/podcast3.mp3

Abstract:
“For homework, do questions 1-45 odd on page 30.” These are disheartening words. So many questions, and yet, the answers are in the back for odd ones, so you have no excuse for not doing them. What good are solutions, though, if the textbook provides no intermediate help? How many drill problems should a student [...]

Posted at 12:44 am on April 23, 2007 | 2 comments | Filed Under: Podcast | read on

PODCAST #2: Fry Readability–Well, Sort Of…

www.geneseo.edu/~ajm20/podcast2.mp3
Abstract:
Get ready to count syllables again… Actually I already scoured my text for literacy issues. There is nothing more discouraging than reading your own text–except maybe listening to your own voice played back to you. But I digress. Organizationally, my text page looks pretty good. I’m proud of it. The words themselves, however, need a [...]

Posted at 12:40 am on April 23, 2007 | 4 comments | Filed Under: Podcast | read on

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The purpose of this blog is to investigate online resources for teachers and students. The primary resource for this investigation has been written by the blog author, Andrew J. Martin: www.geneseo.edu/~ajm20. Discussions will center around potential for internet texts as a substitute or supplement for published textbooks, as well as any hindrances preventing schools from officially adopting such a text.