I wrote a top-selling humor writing book, Comedy Writing Secrets (3rd ed). I know how to target humor, write one-liners, and perform standup comedy. That’s…
From a student’s perspective, there’s nothing fun or funny about taking a test. Yet, evidence indicates that students appreciate examinations that include humor. The key…
Exams are serious business—just ask third graders preparing for their first Common Core test. High stakes testing is happening at every level of education and…
Designing, building, and teaching an online course is ungodly time-consuming. Asking educators to find and supplement their instruction with humor adds another item to an…
The educational context of online courses changes humor expectations. Students assume teachers will be scholarly and serious. Yet, everyone, educators included, expects online classes to…