Instructional

Time-binding Timeline Exercise

Time-binding refers to the unique human capability to improve and progress over time through the use of symbols, language, etc. Because of books, diagrams, blueprints, plans, music, art, etc., each generation can build on the accumulated knowledge developed/discovered by previous generations. The premise of this 3-step exercise is that the rate of human progress really … Read more

Three Buckets Exercise

The principles of “ThisIsNotThat” denote more than just theories or explanations about language — they also require practice, actual doing or behaving to get a non-verbal ‘feel’ for your evaluations. These exercises may enable you to become self-aware of your attitudes and behaviors, and possibly lead to changes in the way you evaluate and react … Read more

Uncritical Inference Test

This uncrticial inference test is based on the work of William V. Haney. Carefully read the brief story which follows. Assume that all of the information presented in the story is definitely accurate and true. Next, read the statements following the story. If the statement is definitely true based on the information presented in the … Read more

A Tutorial

How well do you integrate … what goes in ‘here’ with what goes on ‘out there’? When we talk about wanting to become better critical thinkers, or more discriminating individuals, or simply more sane human beings, what we’re talking about concerns questions such as: How well do we ‘interface’ with the world around us? How … Read more

Become the Webmaster of Your Own Domain

Fall 2003 Every day we see evidence that web-based technology can be used by everyday people  to document your family’s genealogy, display photo albums for distant relatives, host a discussion board on a favorite hobby or topic, manage a youth soccer team, show off your collection of stamps or coins, or publish your own writings. … Read more