Monthly Archives: October 2012

October 16, 2012
2:53 am
by: ksands85

Open Access

In light of open access week, I figure I will share a few videos that correlate to the theme, giving a little twist, I don’t know about you guys but am tired of reading, time for a break: What is open access? Benefits of Open Access Open Access 101 The Future of Open Access (If […] Continue reading →

Posted in GRAD 5104, PFP12F

October 15, 2012
10:26 pm
by: thedarkhorse

Fall Back! Exploring the Relationship Between Sovereignty and the Clock

The other day as I was thinking about being tired due to the hectic schedule that I put on myself (nobody’s fault but mine) it dawned on me I had something really subtle to look forward to: come November 4th, … Continue reading → Continue reading →

Posted in PFP12F

October 14, 2012
12:46 pm
by: weirdingwords

The Eeyores

I always underestimate the mental energy it takes to get through October. Every year when this month rolls around, I’m surprised by the demands on my time and the depletion of my energy. I find myself wanting to vent to … Continue reading → Continue reading →

Posted in PFP12F

October 13, 2012
11:31 pm
by: anamitrapal

Indian Education System – an insider’s view

(Although I had written this blog entry for the Contemporary Pedagogy Course in Spring 2012, based on the discussion that we had in the last class, I feel that it is relevant for this course as well.) Indian students are … Continue reading → Continue reading →

Posted in PFP12F

October 12, 2012
7:30 pm
by: lilengineerthatcould

List of Projects Past

I wanted to generate a list of Unix projects from last semester to provide a reference for what has been done before. The first complete list I found was in the forum of last semester’s Scholar site. There wasn’t a … Continue reading → Continue reading →

Posted in ECE2524, Examples, meta, projects

October 10, 2012
5:07 pm
by: weirdingwords

The “Right” Job?

Being on the job market is a funny thing. As I look at different job ads, I have to live hundreds of possible lives. Could I do Job X? Do I want to do Job X? If I took Job X, … Continue reading → Continue reading →

Posted in PFP12F

October 8, 2012
8:45 pm
by: ksands85

Education in the Bahamas

In light of previous posts that discussed education in other countries, I felt that as the sole representative of the Bahamas I would share a little information regarding our educational system. I included a 2005 report prepared for UNESCO and IESALC that outlines higher education in the Bahamas (Link below). From the World Bank report, […] Continue reading →

Posted in GRAD 5104, PFP12F

October 8, 2012
5:12 pm
by: Dan VB

Disillusioned in Blacksburg?

Dear Government Agency, I was taught to believe that your purpose for existence was to watch out for the public good.  I thought that your mission was to serve selflessly, unbiased, unswayed by the concerns of private interest.  You were … Continue reading → Continue reading →

October 4, 2012
10:48 pm
by: anamitrapal

My experiences with NCEPU Students

Whereas my last blog (Higher Education System in China – as viewed through the eyes of a Foreigner), was directed towards higher education in general, this blog entry is focused more on the students that I have come across here. … Continue reading → Continue reading →

Posted in GEDI Spring 2012, PFP12F

October 4, 2012
7:02 pm
by: thedarkhorse

Lost Without A Teleprompter

Some brief thoughts on the first presidential debate last night: 1. Governor Romney clearly won. 2. President Obama seemed tired, aloof, and seemingly lost without his teleprompter to make his case. At points it seemed he did not want to … Continue reading → Continue reading →

Posted in PFP12F