Spring Ahead: Bits Flashback for March 13
March 13, 2011
When I was little, I couldn’t remember the difference between Daylight Savings Time and Standard Time. Mom always repeated a little saying: “Spring ahead; Fall back.” I haven’t seen a flower pop its head above ground yet, but as I set my clock ahead this weekend, I know Spring can’t be too far away.
We’re springing ahead with a brand-new website for Bedford/St. Martin’s. It has a cleaner look and feel, new navigation elements, and helpful resources that make your search for course materials quick and easy. Check it out, and let us know what you think!
You probably noticed that we’ve been busy at Bedford Bits this past week too, with posts on posts on plagiarism, class discussion, video games, and more. Here’s a look back before you spring ahead into a new week:
- High School Bits blogger Dan McDonough discusses Teaching the Evils of Plagiarism and points to current events as a strategy.
- Holly Pappas invites colleagues to discuss ways to encourage literature students to do more Talking in Class.
- Andrea Lunsford asks whether students are really "Academically Adrift" and discusses The Value of Writing Classes.
- Jack Solomon considers Why Historical Accuracy Matters in the Movies as he reflects on The King’s Speech and other films.
- Barclay Barrios shares essays from Emerging that are perfect for Teaching the Protests in Wisconsin.
- Steve Bernhardt explores whether classroom desks are conducive to collaboration and laptop use by looking at what happens when teachers ask students to Have a Seat.
- Traci Gardner explains the benefits of using her flaws to open up student conversations in What I Gain By Sharing My Mistakes.
- Jay Dolmage proposes some creative writing assignments that connect gaming to literature and narrative in his Masterpiece Video Games?
- Writer’s Help, a complete online reference from Bedford/St. Martin’s, now has a Facebook page! Become a fan!
—Traci Gardner
[Photo: spring by Aunt Owwee, on Flickr]