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Email with a Smile

Email with a Smile

Most email messages end with a signature block that includes the sender’s name, title, contact information, and sometimes an organizational logo. Many people also add…
August 9, 2026
When Humor Hurts Learning

When Humor Hurts Learning

I wrote a bestselling book on humor writing, Comedy Writing Secrets. I know how to target humor, write one-liners, and even perform stand-up comedy. Which…
August 7, 2026
The No-BS Rule of Classroom Humor

The No-BS Rule of Classroom Humor

I love being a college professor. But I hate reading student papers. Hate it. Many students believe size matters. They assume Microsoft Word’s word-count feature…
August 6, 2026
Teaching in the TikTok Era

Teaching in the TikTok Era

I have an AARP card, which means I’m officially banned from Snapchat, TikTok, and most other social media platforms. The one exception is Facebook, which…
August 4, 2026
The Final Exam Is No Joke… Except the Last Question

The Final Exam Is No Joke… Except the Last Question

Exams are serious business—just ask third graders preparing for their first Common Core test. High-stakes testing now occurs at every level of education, adding significant…
August 3, 2026