Tham, Jason. “The Problem of Ease: Risks and Rewards of Template-Driven Web Development.” Conference on College Composition and Communication (CCCC). Marriott Waterside, Tampa, FL. March 20, 2015. https://youtu.be/vszkXGuWI3U Abstract Recently, programming and web-writing courses have observed an exploded enrollment of young professionals and students who are eager to learn how to program and develop code literacy. … Continue reading Rhetorical Web Design
Google Glass: Reframing Tech Comm Practices
Dear readers, I am happy to share my latest column in the Society of Technical Communication's magazine, Intercom. Comments and ideas are welcomed! Link to PDF of article: http://wp.me/a3uyk9-pa
Why We Don’t Know How to Use Google Glass: A Case of Conceptual Modeling
My awesome advisor Dr. Ann Hill Duin brought to my attention this afternoon a quick entry from Penn State's Teaching with Technology blog that discusses how wearables might change web design. While the "One thing, in one moment" observation about Google Glass's affordances is indubitably intriguing, I was struck by the opening of the piece: … Continue reading Why We Don’t Know How to Use Google Glass: A Case of Conceptual Modeling
Google Glass and Video Comments: New Dimensions in Student Peer Review
Peer review has been a traditional activity in the writing classroom as a way to encourage students to not only produce writing but also learning how to evaluate them. There are studies that confirm the reliability of student reviews, giving confidence to their use as complementary to instructor's evaluation. However, for many years, peer reviews … Continue reading Google Glass and Video Comments: New Dimensions in Student Peer Review
Language, Words, Writing: TED Talks for Your Writing Courses
Happy 2015! May this new year sparkles a renewed spirit in all your personal and professional endeavors. Since classes here at the U don't start until the 20th of January, I am having the time of my life just reading and writing this winter break (spending most of my time at a Starbucks that's located a … Continue reading Language, Words, Writing: TED Talks for Your Writing Courses
Jason Tham, Ph.D. 