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Drone Drone Drone

So recently TRU purchased a UAV or as they are more commonly known as a Drone.  I am sharing responsibility of using/flying/piloting it with one other campus employee at this time.  For now... READ MORE

Where the Light Gets In

Kenyon’s Middle Path is a mile-long stretch of gravel running through the center of the college. Given time, almost everyone at Kenyon walks Middle Path; it’s not just an pedestrian artery, but arguably... READ MORE

I’m a TRU Baby

I enrolled at the University College of the Cariboo in 2002. What I didn’t know then was that I would be participating in the evolution of a college into a university. This year,... READ MORE

Tyranny of the Meritocracy

Lani Guinier’s new book The Tyranny of the Meritocracy will be of interest to many in the connectivist circles where I run. We believe that individual knowledge is created in social contexts and... READ MORE

Pressure Makes Perfect

We have all felt it at some point, whether it’s in the gym, the workplace, the home…the pressure to be successful is always looming. Pressure, stress and anxiety are all created in the... READ MORE

Getting Squirrelly

Ah, Spring!  The time of year when our thoughts turn away from mundane tasks such as shoveling snow while mummified to frolicking in public places wearing a Speedo and a smile.  From toques... READ MORE