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The Professor with a Billion Students

Can a kayak steer an aircraft carrier?

Ben Orlin Education, Heidelberg Laureate Forum 6 Comments April 19, 2017April 18, 2017 5 Minutes

It’s Obvious Why Students Cheat; We Just Can’t Agree on the Reason

You like a good cringe? Walk into a school and start a conversation about cheating.

Ben Orlin Education 22 Comments April 12, 2017April 4, 2017 3 Minutes

The Catchy Nonsense of “Two Negatives Make a Positive”

No, I didn't insult you. I insulted you *twice*! You should be flattered!

Ben Orlin Education 50 Comments December 14, 2016December 14, 2016 2 Minutes

Test: Do You Have Test Anxiety?

Deep breaths.

Ben Orlin Education, Humor, Uncategorized 20 Comments November 30, 2016 1 Minute

Other Ways to Carve Up the Math Curriculum

Has the math curriculum gone stale? And how could we freshen it up?

Ben Orlin Education, Reflections 36 Comments November 16, 2016November 14, 2016 4 Minutes

The Student-to-Teacher Dictionary

A linguistic guide.

Ben Orlin Education, Reflections 30 Comments October 26, 2016October 24, 2016 2 Minutes

What I Tell Myself After a Bad Lesson

I've had lots of chances to give myself this pep talk. Lots.

Ben Orlin Education 27 Comments October 19, 2016November 27, 2017 1 Minute

Why “Competitive Marketplaces” are an Awkward Fit for Education

Nothing against markets. A little something against educational ones.

Ben Orlin Education 89 Comments October 12, 2016November 3, 2016 1 Minute

UK vs. US: Who’s got the right way to teach math(s)?

Sure, we love to hate on our own system. Just don't tell us yours is better.

Ben Orlin Education 29 Comments July 27, 2016November 27, 2017 3 Minutes

“Explanation is work for second-rate minds,” said the monster.

You want to make my blood boil? Just quote G.H. Hardy.

Ben Orlin Education 14 Comments May 11, 2016November 27, 2017 4 Minutes

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