Monica Heilman

Only seeing this thread now, and I'm torn between being glad you posted it and wishing I'd never seen it...

That's true!

(That turned into a bit of a spiral whoops)

Much of the time the answer is probably yes. But given how long the review process takes, how hard it is to find people willing to review, publication pressures tied to job security... it's easy to justify working and reworking...

I worry about this a lot, for both ungrading and AI, but in the end, I think all we can do is extend an invitation. Maybe not everyone will accept it. But I think I'd rather teach as if it's possible.

a snippet of a mini-comic, at top - straight line stretches from point A to B. Immediately below, same dot at A, then becomes a curving, meandering line that winds through the page and ends at a point with rays and a question mark emanating from it. Text reads: "Nothing can do this for you - that robs you of experience and conflates answers with learning. Rather, it's all the decisions you make along the way, the mistakes, struggles, and surprises! These pathways you create - this is learning.

Pages from a mini comic

Pages from a mini comic

Pages from a mini comic

My drawn statement on Ai as standalone from my now finished minicomic as syllabus for new liberal studies class! As promised this is shareable, printable - all from my site, feel free to make use of it, cite me & let me know how it’s received. Share away all here! spinweaveandcut.com/fall-2025-sy...

Actually, Slavery Was Very Bad The president’s latest criticism of museums is a thinly veiled attempt to erase Black history.

I debated writing this. It can feel tempting, upon encountering yet another instance of this administration’s racism, to let it be. How many ways can you say the same thing over and over again? And yet we have to write it down, if for nothing else, so those who come after us know we were against it.

Seeing this right after getting angry at my article that is close to done but somehow not quite there...

Day 5: Emotional Goals — Helen Sword Welcome to the final day of our 5-Day Stay-Home Writing Retreat! Today we will focus on the emotions surrounding your writing practice, which has been an underlying theme throughout the week.&nbs...

Day 5. Today's video on emotions & writing was probably my favorite. A timely topic.

And that's a wrap!

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Day 4. Getting into more of a rhythm today. 🙌

Today's topic was metacognition, which was timely, as I'm at the "what am I really trying to say" stage of my writing.

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Day 3: Aesthetic Goals — Helen Sword Welcome to day 3 of our 5-Day Stay-Home Writing Retreat! Today we will be focusing on the aesthetics of writing, beginning with your writing environment and ending with your writing style. &...

Day 3 in the books. Compounding goals every day feels like a bit much, so these might just become food for thought.

But (surprise, surprise) daily writing sure makes it easier to get started each day. (How annoying.)

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U.S. pediatricians' new Covid shot guidance differs from CDC in major departure This marks the first time in 30 years the American Academy of Pediatrics is substantially diverging from U.S. government vaccine recommendations.

Bravo American Academy of Pediatrics. Kids over politics. #medsky

"Are we really doing this? Who thought this was a good idea?"

"They’re not quite excited or jaded, but almost all of them seem resigned to dealing with the tools as part of their future."

Reminds you of AI's worst hits BUT also validates your feelings.

These workers could strike tomorrow morning.

Day 2: Physical Goals — Helen Sword Welcome to day 2 of our 5-Day Stay-Home Writing Retreat! Today we're going to " get physical " by setting some body-related goals. That's right -- writing isn't just an act of mental magic. To writ...

Day 2. Already much more of a drag, oh boy. But 1 hour clocked.

Today's writing practice tips were on the physical (*cough cough* posture *cough* 🦐).

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Day 1: Social Goals — Helen Sword Welcome to Day 1 of your Stay-Home Writing Retreat! Kick off your writing day by watching the short Before Writing video below. You’ll be prompted to review your time and content goals for the day...

Day 1. I didn't expect each day to have tips on different types of writing goals/best practices, but it's a nice bonus.

Keeping my overall #writing goal to 1 hr/day. With courses just around the corner, daily contact with a project is enough of a win.

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Getting ready! — Helen Sword Welcome to your 5-Day Stay-Home Writing Retreat 2025! We’re delighted that you have joined us. Before we begin, please watch this 11-minute Getting Ready video and set your time and content goals ...

It's the last week of summer over here (ahh 🙉🙈🙊) but Helen Sword is hosting a virtual writing retreat. Somewhere to pour all my "oh no I didn't do enough writing" energy? Yes please. #AcademicSky

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October's marketing levels are just unfair.

Man wearing red t-shirt holds up his book, The Emotions of LGBT Rights and Reforms: Repairing Law.

Hello folks, I’ll be back in Sydney to launch my new book on 29th August! My book looks at how our emotions shape legal conflicts over LGBT rights and how we might confront those emotions in law to repair inequalities faced by LGBT people. Come along! RSVP here: www.eventbrite.com.au/e/symposium-...

The professor who set fire to Pardee: Your burning questions answered Because of its towering stature, role as a home for a variety of educational departments and location in the center of campus, Pardee Hall serves as a symbol of Lafayette. But the history of Pardee Ha...

Today I learned there was a professor here who burned down a building after not getting tenure.

I can't say how much information I'll retain from the new faculty orientation but I will certainly remember this.

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They Cleaned Subways During Covid. Now They’ll Get Millions in Back Pay.

They cleaned subways during Covid. Now, they’ll get millions in back pay.

So proud of our team in the @nyccomptroller.bsky.social’s Bureau of Labor Law who won this $3 million settlement on behalf of 450 mostly immigrant workers who risked their safety for ours.

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Great thread about a very cool paper about elite behavior that shapes voter choices.

Important piece by @madhupai.bsky.social on why the NIH is so essential not only for science in the US but globally.

Article about how many bullets were fired into the CDC and the motivation behind the shooting (500 shots into 6 buildings). This is not ok and needs to be addressed. Under a normal administration there would be comments from leaders reaffirming the validity of research.

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They recovered over 180 bullet shells at the CDC. Debris from shattered glass is still being cleaned up. I am completely stunned at how quickly the news cycle has moved on. This was an act of terrorism targeting public health experts, and the response seems to be a collective shrug.

The emails are already increasing

Seems like a valid definition for many, unfortunately

A math teacher friend does this with ChatGPT and math. Which it constantly gets wrong. Very effective lesson

If you've got a paywall, just check out the @aaup.org report itself here: data.aaup.org/fcs-ft-facul...

I spent a good hour comparing schools, faculty ranks, affiliations, and regions, and then another hour thinking about if I'm going to be able to buy a house.

I was JUST looking at older data earlier and wishing I had an up-to-date version. Thanks!