http://youtu.be/v504TSgWuuU Many studies have revealed that college students today arrive on their campuses with high literacy in the latest technology and mobile devices. It is not uncommon to see students walking around with their beat earphones, texting while waiting in the hallway, and snapchatting with their friends in the dining hall. Yet, in the sea of options, … Continue reading Students Talk Technology: Tech Tools for College Education
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The Rhetoric and Design of Course Syllabus
It's that time of the year when professors and instructors squeeze their brains and put together their hopefully-comprehensible course syllabi for respective classes. As I enter my fourth semester of teaching a freshman-writing course, I realize there's a constant urge to put more and more into my syllabus: maybe I should tell my students not … Continue reading The Rhetoric and Design of Course Syllabus
Ph.D. Finder for Rhetoric and Composition Programs
Earning a higher educational degree is a notable pursuit. This pursuit usually starts when one has developed an interest around a certain area of study and began looking for universities and programs that meet his/her academic needs. Yet, as a graduating master's student and Ph.D. applicant, I cannot rant enough how frustrating the process of … Continue reading Ph.D. Finder for Rhetoric and Composition Programs
Graphic Design for Marketing Professionals
So you want to design a simple flyer for your new start-up product/service? Here's a quick crash course I developed for an upper-level English/Professional Writing class this semester that highlights some important things to consider while designing your marketing collateral materials. Graphic design for marketing professionals from Jason Tham Follow me on SlideShare.
50 Things to Consider before You Date (or Marry) a Designer
Inspired by Yupie Love and A Bourbon for Silvia. Here's my version of what you should consider before deciding whether or not to date (or marry) a graphic designer: They are probably not very rich. There are millions of them out there, and they hate each other. They cannot dine in a restaurant without critiquing the menu … Continue reading 50 Things to Consider before You Date (or Marry) a Designer
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