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The Folly of Communication
The Folly of Communication

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(noun)
1. Lack of good sense; foolishness; a foolish act, idea, or practice.
2. A costly ornamental building with no practical purpose, especially
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Teaching Activities

Lego Bricks Exercises for Experiential Training

2015-11-01
By: LRS
On: November 1, 2015
In: For Teachers
Tagged: Group Communication, Teaching Activities
With: 0 Comments

Wonderful resources site filled with team building and group activities using legos! Lego Training and DevelopmentRead More →

Cooperative Learning Group Activities for College Courses

2014-12-26
By: LRS
On: December 26, 2014
In: For Teachers
Tagged: Active Learning, Cooperative Learning, Teaching Activities
With: 0 Comments

Cooperative Learning Group Activities for College Courses is a compilation of cooperative learning activities suitable for use in college level courses. Read More →

On Metacognition

2014-01-22
By: LRS
On: January 22, 2014
In: For Teachers, Study Skills
Tagged: Teaching Activities, Teaching Tips
With: 0 Comments

Vanderbilt’s Center for Teaching and Learning has a page devoted to metacognition. The page includes useful explanations and activities for incorporating metacognition into class.Read More →

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