We have written an open letter for the computing education community. Please take some time to read, engage with, and share our labor of love.
An Open Letter to the CS Ed Community — https://t.co/j401wumJ0Q
#GHC22@ghc Universal Design is important to make all feel included—I love how easy it is to see the Jumbotron, but I’m sure I’m not the only one who would benefit from captions on the in-person screen #accessibility#inclusion#universaldesign
People with ADHD have higher variance in eye movement when reading—small, involuntary, jerk-like movements called microsaccades.
Basically, our focus keeps jumping all over the page.
I wonder if this is a primary reason I often get “stuck” reading the same paragraph on repeat.
I've asked students to stop sending me doctor's notes related to their absences. Their medical history and treatment is none of my business. Novel idea: if you say you can't come to class, I believe you.
Celebrating the grand opening of the Tom and Ruth Harkin Center! The $8.9 million building will strengthen @HarkinAtDrake's position as a national leader in research, public policy, and social change, as well as grow programming for Drake students and community members.💙🙌
Be sure to read Professor Moore’s article linked below. Our new Inclusive Scholars of Digital Proficiency scholarship program is one of the major fundraising priorities in our The Ones campaign.
Historically, there has been a lack of representation in technology-adjacent fields. Meredith Moore, assistant professor of computer science, is working to change that narrative. To learn more about this article, click the link below!
@amyjko As a CS Prof in Iowa, I’m curious—what recommendations do you have to help fight against these trans bans? I’m here and ready to be an ally, just don’t know where to start.
@sibinmohan This is awesome, big ups ⬆️⬆️ for reducing math anxiety and generally lowering the barrier to entry for fully understanding (and not just skimming) mathy academic papers 🙌🏻🙌🏻
I’ve been using #AnnotatedEquations in my recent papers. I think it really adds to the readability and understanding of the math.
Here are some examples. It uses #tikz in #latex.
Let me know if you like it. Happy for any feedback. [GitHub link: next tweet]
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Yesterday, I was disappointed learn about a grant rejection. My 5 y/o got a dime from her penny bank and gave it to me 'so that I can still do science'. 💕
Hybrid day 1! Students said it was the best hybrid experience they’ve had. Ohyay + MacBook Pro + projector and speakers + amplifier + iPad mini w center stage + clear active learning protocols to balance engagement across the void + a great studio + great students