Dawson Place Staircase
Dawson Place is an alley just off Mason street on the north side of Nob Hill in San Francisco. It hides in the shadow of the magnificent Fairmont Hotel, which sits astride the top of the hill, just up Mason.… Continue Reading
Author: John Osterhout
Homework as Engagement
It’s a beautiful day in the land of Flipped Chemistry. The students arrive with bright eyes and inquiring minds. They’ve done the reading, achieved a basic mastery of the concepts, and are now ready to polish their newly-won knowledge in… Continue Reading
Hello Class
It’s fall. It’s Monday morning. The semester is fresh. The sleepy faces in front of you are staring up with trepidation, with hope, or with quiet expectancy. For most of them it is their very first college class. Guess what?… Continue Reading
It’s That Chemistry Algebra
A few semesters back, a student sent an email to one of my faculty explaining that “I’m really good at algebra, it’s just that chemistry algebra that gets me.” I had always interpreted that statement as a frustration with the… Continue Reading
Schnoz of the Rings – Free Ebook Promotion
The Schnoz of the Rings will be free for download to your Kindle from July 1 to July 5. So, if you have always wanted to read The Schnoz, or even if you haven’t, point your browser to Amazon and… Continue Reading
The San Angelo Writers Club
The San Angelo Writers Club has been around since 1986. Our mission is to promote fellowship, learning, and support among all members. You can visit the new website here: sanangelowritesclub.org. The club also has a Facebook page: here. The San… Continue Reading
The Schnoz of the Rings Now on Kindle Unlimited
Good news! The Schnoz of the Rings is now available on Kindle Unlimited. If you have a subscription to this service or to Amazon Prime, you can read The Schnoz of the Rings free! More good news: on July 1-5,… Continue Reading
Community Editor for Flipped Chemistry
I have been named a community editor for the MacMillan Flipped Chemistry Community. If you have flipped your chemistry class, are interested in flipping, or just curious, then you owe it to yourself to check out Flipped Chemistry. It is… Continue Reading
Just Lorem Ipsum Published!
Just Lorem Ipsum, my project book for open-source publishing, is now available on Amazon and Barnes and Noble. You, too, can own your very own copy for the low, low price of just $14.99. Don’t buy this book if you… Continue Reading
The Art of the Book
I will give a talk , The Art of the Book, at the San Angelo Writers Club on Tuesday, May 9 at 7:00 pm. I will discuss book interior design for beginners. The meeting will be at First Place, 14… Continue Reading