Is A.I. the Death of the Lecture—or Its Salvation?
In the age of generative A.I., the traditional college lecture faces a dramatic crossroads. Once a cornerstone of higher education, the lecture now stands accused of being outdated, passive, and … Continue reading
James Howell’s Familiar Letters: A New Video in Book by Book
Here’s the latest addition to my ongoing series Book by Book! In Series Two, we dive into my teaching collection—a curated glimpse into my personal library of historical treasures. Discover … Continue reading
Just My Type: A Look at a 19th-century Specimens Book
Here’s the latest addition to my ongoing series Book by Book! In Series Two, we dive into my teaching collection—a curated glimpse into my personal library of historical treasures. Discover … Continue reading
Dodge’s Literary Museum
Welcome back to Book by Book! In Series Two, we dive into my teaching collection—a curated glimpse into my personal library of historical treasures. Discover rare books, vintage newspapers, and … Continue reading
“Little Pieces for Little Speakers”: A Schoolbook for Recitation
Here is the next installment in my Book by Book: The Teaching Collection Series. This week’s installment looks at Little Pieces for Little Speakers: A Collection of Poetry Designed to … Continue reading
“This is not a Small Love”: Projector Poetry Strikes Again
Here’s the next set in my Projector Poetry series. For this grouping, I tried to offer something new. I selected three random months’ Tweets–an online randomizer selected the year 2020–and … Continue reading
Projector Reboot: Casting New Light on Book History
After a four-year hiatus, I am thrilled to return to the world of blogging, bringing with me a wealth of new experiences and insights from my tenure as the Director … Continue reading
Free Books, Open Libraries: 15 Resources for Everyone
Many of my upper-division courses focus on the same general set of questions: How does digital media disrupt “conventional” structures? Structures here range from thought processes and reading and researching … Continue reading
Over Sea, Under Stone at 50
Summer has begun, which in my case means concentrating full force on my dissertation, I remember when it meant something not all that different…summer reading. When I was small, Friday … Continue reading
If You Love Books…
The 30 Best Places To Be If You Love Books Mark Twain said, “In a good bookroom you feel in some mysterious way that you are absorbing the wisdom contained in … Continue reading
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