Travis Rice

While I enjoy the job security of there being more “talkers” in the work force I am alarmed at the number of instructors teaching in accredited schools coming straight out of grad school without one ounce of real world or practical knowledge under them.  With most of today’s university presidents forcing assistant professors and even lecturers t…[Read more]

Blending theory with practical knowledge should be a given in any institution that is worth a darn.   There is no reason why you can’t absorb knowledge from Foucault and Baudrillard one moment and then understand the basics of 2 point perspective the next.  Both will serve you well in your professional pursuits…I can attest they have served me w…[Read more]

I think Norman’s ears are ringing…he has definitely made a large impact on many of his students…I just think those are great things to hear…be sure to let him as well as others know how they have affected your life as a professional.   Those truly committed to being great instructors need to be commended.  I can only imagine what it would ha…[Read more]

You are right Jason.  If students are able to build an agenda or approach on how to communicate ideas they can apply more energy to process and design. Though, I am not so concerned with impractical ideas as school is meant to be an opportunity to think without boundaries and students will have the rest of their lives to deal with the burden of pr…[Read more]

Great to hear Toby …I am sure both James and Norman would be incredibly proud to hear of the impact they had on you as a student.  Thanks for sharing.

I’m just going to automatically place you in the “talker” category.

Trace One…thanks so much for posting this article.   This article put into words the way I have always felt.  I don’t know how many times I have sat in meetings looking at a project and having to listen to someone talk just to hear themselves talk…”well what if we do this or what if we do this or what if we do this….blah blah blah?”  The…[Read more]