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Study abroad survival series – ATM usage

I've recently been teaching in a study abroad program.  During one of our class meetings, I had a discussion with students about potential risks from using ATMs, and how to make good decisions to lessen the risk of getting skimmed or shimmed.  The difference between skimming and shimming is discussed below, but the important thing… Continue reading Study abroad survival series – ATM usage

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Students, teachers, and the bigger picture

Recently, I went on a "tweet storm" about students and some typical "end of semester" behaviors I've seen over the years.  A colleague read them, and suggested it would make for a good blog post. I've been sitting on this since then, for a few reasons.  First, I've been pressed for time with other matters,… Continue reading Students, teachers, and the bigger picture

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Students, are you asking the wrong questions?

Recently, two students stopped by my office, with different concerns. One student asked me the best way to get through a course I am teaching, which he is enrolled in. Another student stopped by to tell me about his inability to log in to our virtualized environment that we use for homework assignments. I’m not… Continue reading Students, are you asking the wrong questions?