Charmian Lam

I’ve recently had a conversation with a colleague about what gamification is, and whether she was doing it “right”. This was following a presentation that accurately defined and outlined the principles of gamification, but the presenters failed to apply those principles to design a course, in my assessment. Gamification of learning emerged as a pedagogy … More Gamification Gone Wrong

Now that I’m on the job market, finishing my dissertation, and on the conference circuit, I finally have the time to procrastinate! It’s time to add to this long-neglected blog. My wisest mentors have all said to me, at some point in time, to follow the motivation. Feel like applying for jobs instead of writing … More So much for starting a new habit

This week, from multiple credible sources (advisors and respected colleagues), I have heard a few times that it is important to position my research in different contexts and to many others. After all, I may be subjected to a situation wherein I give an elevator pitch (i.e., the professional pop quiz). I, by no means, … More To Write for Different Audiences