Book Review: Academia Next: The Futures of Higher Education
If you are into education and you have not heard of Bryan Alexander, you should check him out. I have been reading what he has written for years. Alexander is… Read more »
Category: Book reviews
Book Review: Upheaval: Turning Points for Nations in Crisis
One of the most interesting books I read was called Guns, Germs, and Steel by Jared Diamond. When I saw that he was the author of Upheaval: Turning Points for… Read more »
Book Review: Self-Directed Learning: A Guide for Learners and Teachers
My dissertation topic focused on informal learning. I wanted to know how extension educators were staying current in their discipline as well as learning how to be educators and use… Read more »
Book Review: The Productive Online and Offline Professor: A Practical Guide
I have been a huge fan of Bonni Stachowiak’s ever since I started listening to her podcast, Teaching in Higher Ed. If you have not listened to this podcast and… Read more »
Book Review: Homo Ludens: A Study of the Play-Element in Culture
I have been interested in games, gaming, and gamification for both personal enjoyment and academic reasons. Repeatedly, I have seen references to Homo Ludens: A Study of the Play-Element in… Read more »
Book Review: Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion
Have you ever felt compelled to do something? A marketer or salesperson may be using a weapon of influence against you. If you receive something for free, you are more… Read more »