Returning to that continued Monday discussion of what new free learning tools might mean to students and parents staring down six-figure tuition bills (which allegedly buy a ticket to a better life), I read a story last week that clarifies why conversations containing the words “degree,” “diploma” and “college” seem to be so murky. The […]
MOOCS – The Book (Cover)
Check out what arrived in the (e)mail! OK, it’s just a cover design (the pages going behind that cover are still going through editorial and layout). But the existence of actual cover art means my Senior Thesis is likely to be hitting the streets as planned this fall. For those who asked about a pub […]
Welcome PEL/EdSurge Readers
Taking a break from the usual Monday discussion of what free learning might mean to today’s learners (and college tuition payers) to play a little catch up. First, welcome to fellow Partially Examined Life fans that may have discovered this site after some of the Twittering that took place following last week’s valentine to Seth, […]
Xena’s Paradox – The Partially Examined Life
As a substitute for the Degree of Freedom podcast I didn’t have time to put together this week, I’d like to talk about an educational podcast that has become a favored learning activity since finishing my One Year BA. Last summer, I kind of drew a line with regard to what constitutes a course in […]
Forget About MOOCs – What’s an Actual College Diploma Worth?
Over the last couple of Monday’s I’ve started to address what my Degree of Freedom project might mean for students and parents trying to figure out what’s next for them as they think about applying, selecting and shelling out thousands for college. Questions regarding whether I worked as hard or learned as much during my […]
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