Renee Shaffer

Location: south carolina

About me

I am a career educator (27+ years) in higher education at the university and career college level. I love helping colleagues put the pieces together to learn how to be the best instructor/educator possible.

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Digital Citizens

Michael, Let' just hope that we can train our students to be good digital citizens. Renee Shaffer

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Academic Institutional Support of Copyright

Michael, University of Texas has a great one. When I have a minute, I will try to post it. Renee Shaffer

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Read, Reflect, Display, Do.

Andrew, Cool class work. I applaud you. Renee Shaffer

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Institutional Issues

Andrew, A 2% pay raise? Wow, that would be great for me. I am not being sarcastic, just jealous. To your point however, yes, we are being asked to do more all the time with hardly any compensation. Renee Shaffer

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Changes in Higher Education

Andrew, Yes, I truly believe that we must force the issue. The students won't "go there" on their own. Renee Shaffer

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U.S. Copyright Law

Michael, Fair use is sometimes seen as the 'get out of jail card" meaning that anyone can use it. but that isn't so. Renee Shaffer

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Michael, Cartoons are especially problematic from my experience. Renee Shaffer

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Michael, Good points. Creative Commons is something an instructor should always look at because there is a wealth of things which can be used without any problems. Renee Shaffer

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Fun Critical Thinking Assignments

Tomi, I have had instructors use Twitter to do short, concise debates. Use social media! Renee Shaffer

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Instructor Copyright Knowledge

Virginia, Email is a great faster option. Renee Shaffer

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