Passion With A “Small p”: The Whisky Story

Last week, I had quite a bit of fun examining what we mean in the career world when we use the word "passion." In the process, I did some thinking about what I would consider my own passions - the things that add enough meaning to my life such that I have little difficulty enduring … Continue reading Passion With A “Small p”: The Whisky Story

You’re Not An Introvert (And You’re Not An Extrovert Either)

You're not special. At least, not in the way that most people mean when they use the word. In all likelihood, you're quite average. It's a matter of simple statistics. Despite our penchant for picking up on individual differences, there's not much that truly sets us apart as completely unique individuals.  Your story is one … Continue reading You’re Not An Introvert (And You’re Not An Extrovert Either)

Are Facebook Quizzes Undermining Real Assessment Tools?

You’ve just decided to take a break from those pesky readings for your class tomorrow morning.  Being the internet-savvy, millennial generation, uber-connected student you are, you decide to log in to Facebook to see what your friends have been up to. And you see it, in all it’s unholiness: What Canadian City Are You Meant … Continue reading Are Facebook Quizzes Undermining Real Assessment Tools?