Author Archives: henderso

Math Part 2. Why time flies.

Posted on February 8, 2015 by henderso

Each fall, Beloit College in Wisconsin issues its Mindset List, used to describe the incoming class of freshmen, and help others relate to their life experiences. After teaching for 30 years, I find each list more terrifying. Especially when I … Continue reading →

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Math Part 1. What do you do all day?

Posted on February 8, 2015 by henderso

Sometimes when I tell people I teach three classes, they will then assume that I work part-time. Or they’ll ask me what I do all day. For me, three classes means 11-12 hours a week in the classroom. Assuming that … Continue reading →

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The Barney Fifing of the American Student

Posted on December 20, 2014 by henderso

  Mayberry, N.C., has more in common with its northern counterpart, Lake Wobegone, Minn., than the fact that both are fictional  pop culture icons. Garrison Keillor’s Lake Wobegone, where “all the children are above average,” has spawned what educational academics … Continue reading →

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Pay Attention

Posted on November 4, 2014 by henderso

Woody Allen supposedly once said that 80 percent of success in life is showing up. I’d add, showing up and paying attention. Most journalism students here are aware of Jim VandeHei, co-founder of Politico.com in 2007. His photo is on … Continue reading →

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