Deleted section of “On Democracy, Economy, and the Rise and Fall of the MOOC.” Needs a new title and expansion, along the lines of the interesting comments from the editors–which I would like to insert here. II The news just a few months ago was that MOOCs were the new paradigm for higher education. Costs … More A draft for future use
I might actually do this to a room in my house. I like the idea of installing a long shelf under a window and having that be the desk, and putting a couch behind it like that. Nothing else in the room. It solves a great deal. Here is another version. Axé.
This is how to clean your house in 20 minutes a day, for a month. Very important. 1. Surface clean living room and kitchen (pick up stray items, dust, sweep, vacuum) 2. Clean bathrooms (toilets, showers, floors, walls, mirrors) 3. Surface clean bedrooms (put away toys, clothes, dust) 4. Surface clean “extra” rooms (basement, office, … More Pour nous-autres les petits-bourgeois
In the library I will find Laura Doyle, Bordering on the Body. Changó, el gran putas, I will read it. I will listen to voicemail again, and write María Estela. I will continue reading student work and reorganizing computer files. I will go to my CSA, take the car in, and see about both New Orleans … More Le Week, encore
I started out as Professor Zero, writing in memory of Paulo Freire, and became Miclantecuhtli. Now I am the coldhearted scientist, Occupying higher education. I used to say Axé but now I may say #OccupyHE. #OccupyHE. Axé.
1988. Axé.
I submitted my op-ed to the New York Times as per Dame Eleanor Hull’s desire, so we will see what comes next. If they say nothing by the end of the week, I will be asking where to send it next; it started out as a guest post for a blog. I also have page … More On the global financial system, or capitalism as organized crime
This would be the paragraph that needs expansion, in the form of a phrase or two of expansion around each “this” — Serious as this situation is, to take it as a fait accompli whose remedy will be MOOCs is premature. Especially in view of the expense involved in creating a good MOOC, my strong … More For further revision
I really must have this book because it makes my point about the role of the state in the creation and maintenance of racial hierarchies in Latin America. One more thing to buy. Axé.
There is no excerpt because this is a protected post.
