Lee Skallerup Bessette

Twist, Weave, Untangle Lee Skallerup Bessette

Starting in 2010, educator Lee Skallerup Bessette, PhD, began blogging about her teaching experiences in higher education. Teaching students at a rural, state comprehensive institution serving some of the poorest zip codes in the USA, she was forced to rethink her approach to teaching. This collection of blog posts from over the past ten years track her evolution towards becoming a critical digital pedagogue. Highlights include the implementation of peer-driven learning in her courses, the growing awareness of adjunct instructor issues and how it impacts teaching and learning, as well as growing unease over technology use. Most importantly, this book illustrates that great teachers are not just born, but can be made through careful attention, reflection, and effort.