Reflections, Lesson Plans, and other Artifacts

The student needs to develop an understanding, however partial and imperfect, by descriptions rather than definitions, by typical examples rather than grandiose theorems ...

... An axiomatic presentation of a mathematical fact differs from the fact that is being presented as medicine differs from food. It is true that this particular medicine is necessary to keep mathematicians from self-delusions of the mind. Nonetheless, understanding mathematics means being able to forget the medicine and enjoy the food.

-- Gian-Carlo Rota

Reflections

Early-career checklist

Adaptations for the COVID era

Educating the whole person

Lesson Plans and other Artifacts (by Course)

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