Category Archives: Discussion

Elements of the course that emerge from our conversations in class.

Critical Thinking and Education: Questions to Consider

Posted on February 11, 2014 by Hannah Gentry

Here are a few questions about the readings and video to think about before class: What is the link between critical thinking and information? Why is it so important to teach students how to fact-check and locate reliable information? Do … Continue reading →

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Test Scores May Not Have All the Answers: Understanding as a New Educational Approach

Posted on February 11, 2014 by Rachael Swokowski

Sources say America’s education system is lagging behind other countries; whereas it used to be a global leader. Some politicians have raised the stakes, claiming this decline poses a “national security threat.” One of the many possible explanations for this decline is America’s obsession … Continue reading →

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Pros and Cons of Social Media Advocacy

Posted on February 4, 2014 by Katie Saunders

Like the articles have shown, and most of us have stated in our posts, there are pros and cons to advocating for a cause over social media. These social media outlets have become a way for connecting and communicating that … Continue reading →

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Interview with Feminist Extraordinaire: Tanya Hoang

Posted on February 4, 2014 by Rachael Swokowski

I chose to interview Tanya Hoang as she is both a self-identified feminist and an Asian American woman. I thought it would be pertinent to get her perspective on some of the issues we read about this week. What are … Continue reading →

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Interview with Dr. Matthews and Anonymous Student

Posted on January 21, 2014 by Kayla Pilkington

I had the pleasure of interviewing Dr. Matthews, a chemistry professor at the University of Montevallo, about her views on information. Kayla Pilkington: Why did you choose the textbook? Dalila Matthews: The current text book was chosen because at the time of … Continue reading →

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Universities Pay Twice for Information

Posted on January 21, 2014 by Andrew Battista

This week we’re talking about a series of issues related to the cycle of information in the academy. They all involve the cost of producing and consuming information that is deemed to be “scholarly.” Many of us are newcomers to … Continue reading →

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Gender, Race, Class and their effects on society

Posted on January 13, 2014 by Kayla Pilkington

Audre Lord gives us her opinion on people and their differences and the effects that it has on our interactions with them in http://carmichaeldigitalprojects.org/politicsofinfo/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/Lorde-Reading.pdf. College campus’s even have ways to talk about diversity. Check out the clubs at your local school http://www.montevallo.edu/campus-life/um-life/diversity/. … Continue reading →

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Ears Pressed to the Floor

Posted on January 7, 2014 by Katie Saunders

As far back as I can remember I have always been nosy. I just always liked being “in the know” about everything that is going on. The first time that I can remember searching for information was around first grade. … Continue reading →

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Girls Will be Girls

Posted on January 7, 2014 by Kayla Pilkington

My search for information all started the moment I saw him, “the love of my life”. I was just a short chubby little sixth grader and he was the most beautiful creature I had ever laid my eyes on. My … Continue reading →

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Who to Believe

Posted on January 7, 2014 by Rachael Swokowski

Throughout most of my public education experience, I almost always took for granted that information presented by adults is entirely accurate and universally accepted. Of course, I was warned by mother to never fully trust advertisements or strangers; however, if a … Continue reading →

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