This week first year students at Whittier College are learning about the Whittier Scholars Program. An alternative to the liberal education program, Scholars allows admitted students to design their own requirements for graduation from college. Here are the slides that introduce the program to students:... Read More | Share it now!
In English Newsletter Fall 2018
Interested in courses in English, Creative Writing, Journalism, and Media? Please read our newsletter to discover the ones that are just right for you!... Read More | Share it now!
#AACU 2018 Slides
Here are the slides that Bill Kronholm, Associate Professor of Mathematics and “Master of Domains” (@frivolousaxiom), Ty Lopez, Whittier Scholars Senior, and I presented today at #aacu 2018.... Read More | Share it now!
A new year in October
One of the things I love about the academic world is the annual cycle of beginnings and endings. Since I’ve been living in Southern California (more than 10 years now!) I’ve been especially aware of the seasonality of the academic calendar since it’s often the only way to notice seasonal change!... Read More | Share it now!
DigLibArts 2020: “Only Connect”
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This is the first in a series of posts on DigLibArts 2020 Initiative (#dla2020) in support of sustainable innovation in the liberal arts. It is cross-posted on the blog at Diglibarts.whittier.edu.[/caption]
This is the first in a series of posts on DigLibArts 2020 Initiative (#dla2020) in support of sustainable innovation in the liberal arts. It is cross-posted on the blog at Diglibarts.whittier.edu.[/caption]
Ubiquitous technology challenges us to ponder and practice the values that motivate us as individuals and unite us as a community.
Digital technology can isolate us. With headphones in place, screens held up to our eyes, and thoughts far away from the present moment, we can ignore the person sitting next to us. Focused on recording a moment for posterity (or, at least, Instagram), we take photos of our food while we forget to enjoy its flavor. Intent on achieving the next level of a game, we neglect those we love.... Read More | Share it now!
Digital Literacy and the Liberal Arts Curriculum
What should a 21st century college graduate know? What should she be able to do? Why?... Read More | Share it now!
Come join DigLibArts!
Call for Applications ... Read More | Share it now!
Whittier Scholars Photo Contest
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Patrick Kellycooper ’16, Best Senior Symposia at the WSP dinner. Pic: @profrehn[/caption]
Patrick Kellycooper ’16, Best Senior Symposia at the WSP dinner. Pic: @profrehn[/caption]
I’m excited that the Whittier Scholars Program here at Whittier College has just launched the beta version (or maybe alpha…) of our new ePortfolio system! This digital hub for Whittier Scholars will be rolled out over the next two years.... Read More | Share it now!
Slides from Council of Independent Colleges, Consortium on Digital Resources
I had a wonderful time presenting tonight at the opening dinner for the Consortium. (My first keynote. So glad it’s over, and that you all kindly laughed at the jokes.) Thanks so much to Susan Barnes Whyte for the invitation, and to Richard Ekman for the opportunity. Here are my slides. Please get in touch if you have any questions. I’m always reachable on Twitter: @profrehn.... Read More | Share it now!
“Dear Reader: I texted him”
Lisa Hager, Caitlin Kelly, and I will be talking about Digital Pedagogy at the British Women Writers Conference in Athens, GA on Friday June 3. Visit Lisa’s blog for the panel abstract and everyone’s slides.... Read More | Share it now!
