pedagogical humor – Comedy Writing Secrets

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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…

Mark ShatzAugust 7, 2026

Online Learning

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…

Mark ShatzAugust 6, 2026

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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…

Mark ShatzAugust 3, 2026