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Monday, December 17, 2012
create vocabulary podcast
At the end of every chapter there is the vocabulary. Put these in a podcast and give an example for students to study.
Wednesday, June 20, 2012
Wednesday, May 23, 2012
Friday, March 23, 2012
Facebooking
Economics with Javaman

Promote Your Page Too
I created a facebook page to share interesting materials with students. Also reaching students who are addicted to facebook. I have not gotten much feedback from students.
Promote Your Page Too
I created a facebook page to share interesting materials with students. Also reaching students who are addicted to facebook. I have not gotten much feedback from students.
Friday, December 30, 2011
Introduction to Frank's Book Econ Naturalist
Here is presentation I created based on Robert Frank's book Econ Naturalist. I will be using this book for the micro section of Econ 106
Thursday, December 29, 2011
Jeff Sach
This was an interesting interview that could be used in class.
It is Jeff Sach on CBC Canada.
Here is the link to Jeff Sachs biography.
It is Jeff Sach on CBC Canada.
Here is the link to Jeff Sachs biography.
Wednesday, December 28, 2011
Sunday, December 25, 2011
Monday, December 12, 2011
Suessonomics
This could be an interesting exercise for my Econ 106. Have them write a rhyme for an economic concept.
Monday, October 31, 2011
Socratic Method
I had considered applying the Socratic method in my classes. However, I never figured out how to do it in an Economics course. I am glad I never tried it because faculty members at other schools are denied tenure. Here is an Article.
Wednesday, October 26, 2011
Monday, October 17, 2011
Sunday, June 19, 2011
Reading on Game Theory
All men can see the tactics whereby I conquer, but what none can see is the strategy out of which victory is evolved.—Sun TzuI am thinking that students would be interested in game theory. They like the element of surprise. Last semester they would become extremely engaged only if I challenged their common beliefs. They would try to prove me wrong only to lose because I would set up the rules of the game. I need to come up with some more that will challenge their beliefs.
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