Stacey Ritz

academic, hammock aficionado, crossword fan, and lover of fake meats; tweets are my own & speak for myself only

[Alfie Kohn @alfiekohn]

A light bulb moment for me was realizing that much of the talk about student "motivation" (how to boost it or why a given kid lacks it) is really code for talking about compliance - that is, the extent to which students do whatever we tell them.

[Jennifer Williams @jennyswilliams]

Sex, Gender & Health Conference at McMaster University, as part of the Sex/Gender in Health course (co-taught with the amazing @drsritz), will include a virtual keynote address by @Rob_Paul_Juster. Join us on Fri Mar 24 (keynote: 1130am-1230pm EST) @IGHnetwork #sex #gender #SGBA

[Stacey Ritz @drsritz]

What if the challenges ChatGPT and other AI poses for conventional methods of student assessment is just the catalyst we need to finally do away with conventional grading altogether and implement more authentic and humane ways to document learning? #ChatGPT #highered #ungrading

[Cameron @world_on_a_wire]

Accommodating depression: A student struggling with major depression fell off the face of the earth for a few weeks. They resurfaced and asked if they could make up the work they missed. I said of course. They were confused. "Will I get points marked off?" 1/5

[Leah Litman @LeahLitman]

HAPPY FOUR SEASONS TOTAL LANDSCAPING DAY TO ALL WHO OBSERVE

[Stacey Ritz @drsritz]

@matthewjdouma I know her! I will pass your thanks on to her!

[Alfie Kohn @alfiekohn]

I've long argued that grades-and-tests predict nothing but future grades-and-tests (https://t.co/1FxtCdtWoD). Almost a decade ago, Google figured out that the GPAs & test scores of job applicants were “worthless” for deciding whom to hire: https://t.co/j9SJQrqAtk

[Adam Grant @AdamMGrant]

When groups defer to the most assertive person in the room, they reward confidence over competence.

The danger of speaking with conviction is that it can stifle critical thinking and silence dissent.

We learn more from people who explore ideas than those who attack and defend.

[Adi @IDdocAdi]

Burnout prevention wellness modules https://t.co/e0EnHqUif5

[C Thi Nguyen @add_hawk]

OK, tried out a new unit in my intro to philosophy class, and it is my new favorite unit: "Are Grades Bullshit?"

I have never seen intro students more intensely engaged, more edge-of-their-seat, and more mind-blown.

Thread:

[Jacqui Ramagge @[email protected] @jacquiavelli]

There seems to be some bemusement in the media about efforts to decolonise the curriculum in mathematics.
Some think this means removing concepts from the curriculum to replace them by others.
Let’s look at one example.

Why are there 360° in a circle?

1/12

[Stacey Ritz @drsritz]

@LorenzoMadrazo Thanks @LorenzoMadrazo! The Coalition of Cdn Undergrad Health Programs is aiming to continue our work in this area (and others)…maybe we should start our own Twitter account too! @KurzEbba @sarahwellsDal

[Stacey Ritz @drsritz]

At long last, and against all odds, it’s finally time for @MacBHSc’s Health Sci Musical! <<frantically memorizes lines for my cameo>>

[Stacey Ritz @drsritz]

New paper out, looking at how biomedical researchers can approach the integration of sex/gender in their work beyond just thinking about male-female comparisons:

https://t.co/5C5YyN1vgX

[Stacey Ritz @drsritz]

@AdamMGrant Unbelievable that you would use the word “segregation” in this context. You are not being restricted in any way, people are simply telling you they’re *not interested* in what you have to say about this. Takes a lot of unexamined privilege to believe that’s oppression.

[Stacey Ritz @drsritz]

@Tuhina_Neogi @LorenaBraid @rheum_cat My thoughts exactly @Tuhina_Neogi Looks to me like it should be a slam dunk…here’s my grant with that exact sentence…there it is in the review article. Boom.

[Adam Grant @AdamMGrant]

It's easier to fill gaps in competence than gaps in character.

Even if people have strong experience, it's a mistake to hire or promote them if they have weak values.

Knowledge and skills can be learned. Principles like integrity, humility, and generosity are tougher to teach.

[Stacey Ritz @drsritz]

Did I post this before? It beats repeating.

[Stacey Ritz @drsritz]

Ok, I realize that my obsession with #Encanto is perhaps a little silly for a nearly 50-year-old professor, but these lyrics are giving me life. Like this one: “What can you do when you know who you wanna be is imperfect, but I'll still be okay?” Food for thought, @MacBHSc

[Stacey Ritz @drsritz]

@MsMacrophage @McMasterU @inhaled_cov_vax Indeed, I am! If I can’t be in the trial, then I’m hoping to get Pfizer for my booster so I can collect the set. 😂 🦠 🧬 🧬