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On Classroom Attention and Smartphones

I read this really interesting conversation with Georgetown professor Jeanine Turner on how smartphones have fundamentally changed the dynamic of what students “being present” means, even when the phone is turned off. This section in particular gave me pause: I absolutely believe that every teacher, every presenter in a business situation, if you want people’s attention on you, you …

Celebrating Five Years at KQED!

I’m of course proud to celebrate my five year anniversary at KQED. It’s been a wonderful journey and I’ve learned and grown so much being here. But honestly I’m even more grateful to be among colleagues celebrating 10, 20, and even 30 years at KQED! A testament to how happy and proud folks are to contribute …