Rigor Mortis Paranormal is a podcast that includes tales of hauntings, the unknown, and other unworldly mysteries. In our podcast you will hear true chilling personal stories and true horror stories from our captive audience. Robert and David (brothers) from San Antonio, Texas, have had quite a few spooky personal experiences between them and their family but would love to hear your stories too. To submit your story to our podcast, call 210-901-8666 or visit us online at www.RigorMortisParan ...
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Brought to you by The Critical Thinking Institute (theCTInstitute.com), Headagogy disrupts the soft-spoken, NPR-mold for education discussion and does justice to the vibrant, challenging, meaningful, frustrating, empowering, complicated, fulfilling thing that is education, as well as the hardworking, dedicated, heartfelt, and (too often) pissed-off people who are educators. Ferociously serious, chronically sardonic, intolerant of anti-intellectualism, and fed up with disrespect for education ...
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Episode 58: Restless Spirits, Final Visions, and Voices from Beyond
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In Episode 58 of Rigor Mortis Paranormal Podcast, we crack open a few cold ones and dive straight into some seriously spooky stories. If you’re in the mood for chills with a side of questionable life choices, this one’s for you. What’s in this Episode: The Restless Spirit of Pecan Valley – 31:22: In this tale, a spirit refuses to leave Pecan Valley…
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More Headagogy coming soon! Also, check out The Critical Thinking Institute pdocast, with me!!!Kirjoittanut Steven J. Pearlman, Ph.D., The Critical Thinking Initiative
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Thinking Critically in College with Louis Newman
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Steve interviews Louis E. Newman, author of Thinking Critically in College: The Essential Handbook for Student Success. What's the relationship between thinking and studentship? How can we -- and why should we -- move students to think about disciplinarity? Are colleges promoting the thinking of which Newman advises students? And how can they benef…
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ChatGPT - A Loaded Blessing In Disguise?
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Is ChatGPT friend or foe? Should the whole world, as Australia has done, relegate essay writing to inside classrooms? Is "the academic essay dead"? Or is ChatGPT, as some have contended, a tool for critical thinking that we should embrace as a new ally in teaching students? As Steve discusses, ChatGPT certainly is a revelation, but no one is really…
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Rubric Nation: Are We Rubricizing Our Humanity (Part 2)
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Continuing their discussion of the pedagogical, institutional, and societal implications of rubrics and rubricizing, Joe, Michelle, and Steve get into rubrics and questions of ... privilege and the expression of structuralized racism the effort to dismantle public education through standardization how rubrics as a concept contribute to the undermin…
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Rubric Nation: Are we Rubricizing our Humanity?
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Steve and the authors of Rubric Nation -- Michelle Tenam-Zemach and Joseph E. Flynn, Jr. -- get into it about all things rubrics and rubricization, as well as whatever it is that we are doing, good and bad, as an educational system regarding teaching, learning, democracy, assessment, studentship, dialogue, politics, critical thinking, teacher train…
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Frances Valintine: Progressive Teaching; Institutional Shifting
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Steve welcomes futurist Frances Valintine: Founder of MindLab--the Best Start-up in Asia Pacific as judged by Steve Wozniak and Sir Richard Branson in 2014. Frances is a member of the New Zealand Hall of Fame for Women Entrepreneurs (2022), and named one of the top 50 EdTech Educators in the World by EdTech International (2016). They discuss progre…
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Academic Rigor-mortis: A possible cure?
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Listen for an in-depth discussion of the rigamarole around academic rigor, including what might be a very surprising--though nonetheless perfectly sensible--root of its challenges. Student vs. faculty conceptions of rigor G.I. infections "Summer School"Kirjoittanut Steven J. Pearlman, Ph.D., The Critical Thinking Initiative
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NYU's Firing of Dr. Maitland Jones (pt. 2)
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Part 2 on Jones's firing, including a cranky look at curious statements by NYU, and an uncomfortable look at time traveling through the academy.Kirjoittanut Steven J. Pearlman, Ph.D., The Critical Thinking Initiative
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NYU's Firing of Dr. Maitland Jones (pt. 1)
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Steve takes an in-depth look at NYU's expedited decision to fire distinguished Organic Chemistry professor, Dr. Maitland Jones, after receiving a petition from students complaining about his course. What's really at the heart of NYU's actions? What role did the petition play? What role should rigor play in education? And what in the world does the …
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Ungrading through Peer Assessment - A Case Study (Part 2)
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Steve welcomes the University of Wyoming's own TK Stoudt and his students, Amy Bezzant, Maddy Davis, and James Roberts. Hear about the triumph (and trials!) of peer assessment from an educator who's newer to implementing it, and from students who encountered it for the first time. What really happens when we give Excalibur to Uryens? Why should you…
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Ungrading through Peer Assessment - A Case Study (Part 1)
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Steve welcomes the University of Wyoming's own TK Stoudt and his students, Amy Bezzant, Maddy Davis, and James Roberts. Hear about the triumph (and trials!) of peer assessment from an educator who's newer to implementing it, and from students who encountered it for the first time. What really happens when we give Excalibur to Uryens? Why should you…
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Supercourses, with Ken Bain
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Ken Bain, author of What the Best College Teachers Do and What the Best College Students Do, joins Headagogy to discuss his latest book, Super Courses: The Future of Teaching and Learning. The discussion with Bain not only delves into examples of these courses and their relationship with problem based learning, but also into critical ideas for teac…
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Episode 57: Drummer of the Burial Grounds, Who Was in My Room Last Night, and More!
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Rigor Mortis Paranormal podcast episode 57 stories include Drummer of the Burial Grounds, Who was in My Room Last Night, A Security Guard Chases a Ghost, a Sobering Thoughts segment, and more terrifying tales from the RMP cast!Kirjoittanut Rigor Mortis Paranormal Podcast
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Ungrading through Peer Assessment (Part 3)
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In this concluding episode on peer assessment, Steve conveys the research on peer assessment, learning outcomes, and soft skills. There should be no doubts about its value, especially, in the words of Walter Lippman, "It takes wisdom to understand wisdom. The music means nothing if the audience is deaf."…
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Ungrading through Peer Assessment (Part 2)
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Continuing his assessment into peer assessment as an important method of ungrading, Steve not only talks about how he implements it, but several other important issues, such as how peer assessment: De-emphasizes the focus on grades Relieves students' stress Fosters democratic ideals and an empowered populous, and IMPROVES learning outcomes.…
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Ungrading Through Peer Assessment (Part 1)
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In this first episode of a three part series, Steve delves into the hot topic of "ungrading" with a focus on the particular and unique value that involving students in assessment brings to the greater ungrading discussion. Learn more about grades as the locus of power in academia, the unconscious forces behind grades, students' literal capacity (or…
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The Brain Based Classroom with Kieran O'Mahony (part 2)
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The continuation of the interview with Kieran O'Mahony.Kirjoittanut Steven J. Pearlman, Ph.D., The Critical Thinking Initiative
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The Brain Based Classroom with Kieran O'Mahony (part 1)
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This interview with Kieran delves into fascinating neuroscience about learning that can help transform what we do in our classrooms through understanding things like the Reticular Activating System, working memory, and neurotransmitters. Kieran offers concrete things every educator can immediately adapt in order to improve their learning outcomes a…
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A Time Machine out of a DeLorean? STEM, Creativity, and Critical Thinking
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What is the relationship between STEM and creativity? Or, at least, what's the perceived relationship? And what happens when we invest millions of dollars and years of effort to improving STEM educational practices? What happens cognitively when we do it well for just a few months? All that and more, including a shoutout to Louisiana.…
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Dr. Cornelius Grove & "A Mirror for Americans"
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Steve interviews Dr. Cornelius N. Grove about his most recent book, A Mirror for Americans, which delves into the research as to why students in East Asia invariably outperform American students on international tests. The discussion explores myths about education in East Asia, such as the misconception about drilling, and delves into educational a…
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Thinking Critically about Critical Race Theory
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Steve tackles some of the controversy around Critical Race Theory (CRT), in part by examining its lineage back to critical theory and critical pedagogy. In doing so, he delves into broader question of how power is wielded in the academy, and what the academy is as a power structure. Curiously, also, Ferris Bueller.…
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Relationship Rich Education with Peter Felten and Leo Lambert
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What's "imposter syndrome" and how does it impact our students' relationship with us? How does it impact our relationship with students? Just how critical are our relationships with students with respect to their academic success and our achievement of desired learning outcomes? What are simple things we can do as individual educators to build more…
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Critical Thinking vs. Content: Resolving the Frictions
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Do you want to teach critical thinking but struggle to do so given how much content you need to cover? Do you feel departmental, institutional, or disciplinary pressures to cover certain material? What are the four major objections educators voice about teaching critical thinking relative to content? Why are critical thinking and content actually n…
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Ungrading: What? How? Why?
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Jesse Stommel of the University of Denver, author of An Urgency of Teachers, and “ungrading” maven joins Steve for a thought provoking and, at times, joyously contentious discussion about inviting students to assign their own grades to themselves. Ultimately, the conversation swerves into grading’s and education’s implications for society and polit…
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A Thousand Neuroscientific Imperatives for Teaching Critical Thinking
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Steve delves into A Thousand Brains: A New Theory of Intelligence, by Jeff Hawkins, which holds immediate implications for the teaching of critical thinking as understood through the literal functions of neurons! But contrary to the title, teaching critical thinking doesn’t become easier through thousands of things; it actually becomes easier, and …
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Episode 56: A Haunted Christmas Special!
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Rigor Mortis Paranormal podcast Christmas episode 56 stories include Stories from Ben Longoria, The Boyd House re-visited by Jill Shelly, Serena Gets a visit from her dearly departed father, a Psychic Medium runs into a Skinwalker, a Sobering Thoughts segment, an Uber story, and more caroling tales from the RMP cast! Podcast produced by: Robert Lim…
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The Critical Thinking Skills Educators Value
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Want to know what your colleagues mean when they talk about "critical thinking"? Want to know how to stimulate dialogue about it at your institution? Want to know why Steve is like Annie Wilkes? Two recent studies shed new light on how educators conceptualize critical thinking and, more importantly, which particular aspects of critical thinking the…
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Episode 55: Beelzebub Visits an Airbnb, Lavaca Haunted Jail, Gabriela’s Haunted House and More!
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Rigor Mortis Paranormal podcast episode 55 our 6th Halloween Special stories include Beelzebub Visits an Airbnb in Cancun – A young woman has horrid nightmares of Beelzebub that take a twisted turn, Gabriela’s Haunted House – Gabriella’s finds a ghost in her house and captures it on camera, Lavaca County Texas Haunted Jail –Debra and Lisa discuss t…
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Episode 54: A Haunting at Myrtle Plantation, KFC Culinary Ghost, Nurturing a Baby Spirit and More!
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Rigor Mortis Paranormal podcast episode 54 stories include A Haunting at Myrtle Plantation – Gabriella shares her ghostly experiences at the infamous Myrtle Plantation, Kentucky Fried Culinary Ghost – A culinary student smells “Kentucky Fried Chicken” in a test kitchen, Nurturing a Baby Spirit – A young woman writes in about a 22 month old baby who…
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Creating "solutionaries" with Zoe Weil
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We're excited to welcome Zoe Weil from the Institute for Humane Education Zoe is the author of The World Becomes What We Teach and is a notable TedX contributor. Zoe focuses her work on helping educators build "solutionaries" who tackle real world problems. Join us as we discuss the overlays between her work and ours, and critical thinking in gener…
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Episode 53: Moon River Brewery, Devils Tree, Letchworth Village, Cadillac Bar and More!
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Rigor Mortis Paranormal podcast episode 53 stories include Moon River Brewery – A haunted history of Moon River Brewery in Savannah Georgia told by Ryan Dunn of Savannah Ghost Research Society, Devil’s Tree – A solitary oak tree in Basking, Ridge New Jersey with a haunting past the “Devil’s Tree” told by Sean of Scaredy Cat Paranormal Investigation…
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Fighting Fake News: The Critical Thinking Rabbit Hole
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A recent article in The New York Times argued that critical thinking is a dangerous "rabbit hole" and isn't the right tool for fighting "fake news." Dave and Steve discuss the article's alternative, and, of course, advocate for stronger critical thinking in media literacy.Kirjoittanut The Critical Thinking Initiative
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Episode 52: Interview with Dennis Hagan of Toledo Spirit Hunters and Jade of Ghost Club Paranormal!
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Rigor Mortis Paranormal podcast episode 52 includes an interview with Dennis Hagan of Toledo Spirit Hunters and Jade of Ghost Club Paranormal!Kirjoittanut Rigor Mortis Paranormal
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Improving Outcomes When Lecturing Online (or not)
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Did you know that at any given point during an online lecture, 40% of students' minds are wandering? Join Dave and Steve to learn about "persistence" vs. "transience" in memory, and how to improve your learning outcomes.Kirjoittanut The Critical Thinking Initiative
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Episode 51: RMP Christmas 2020, Goodbye Year Goodbye!
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Rigor Mortis Paranormal podcast episode 51 “Christmas 2020” stories include West Texas Highway Oddities – Juan from Odessa Texas shares stories about creepy sightings on a lonely Texas road, Suicidal Haunting – Kristie from Austin, Texas remembers hauntings from a neighbor who committed suicide and started haunting the neighborhood, Alien Behind th…
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Fake News but Real Education
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Dave and Steve return with a podcast on combating fake news and why we should all be jealous of Finland. Also, the new Critical Thinking Initiative Online learning experience, and Steve's new book, America's Critical Thinking Crisis: The Failure and Promise of Education.Kirjoittanut The Critical Thinking Initiative
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Our first podcast released on YouTube ONLY for our 5th annual Halloween episode! Join us as we re-enact some of the stories submitted to us over the years. Watch us in an unedited podcast as we stumble through our words and drunken slurs as we share some of our personal stories of broken toilet seats and getting whipped by Grandma. Also, check out …
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Episode 49: Gentleman Ghost, Lady in Blue, The Hauntings of Ramon and More!
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Description – Rigor Mortis Paranormal podcast episode 49 stories include Gentleman Ghost – A woman is haunted by a peculiar shadow man, Lady in Blue – A woman walking along the side of a dark desolate road is not what she appears to be, The Haunting's of Ramon – A guy by the name of Ramon and his family experience a number of paranormal experiences…
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Join us for an exciting announcement and an interview with John Eyler, Ph.D., author of How Humans Learn: The Science and Stories Behind Effective College Teaching. Wishing everyone wellness, safety, and satisfying teaching (or a much needed break!) in this time of COVID.Kirjoittanut The Critical Thinking Initiative
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Episode 48: Rose Sees Dead People, My Grandpas Diary, La Lechuza Chases a Car and More!
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Rigor Mortis Paranormal podcast episode 48 stories include Rose See’s Dead People – A young woman continues to see dead people throughout her childhood and into adulthood, My Grandpa’s Diary A Night of Terror – A young girl reads her grandfather’s diary after he passes to find an eerie entry about a night he and his friends experienced after breaki…
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Episode 47: Stories from Jon Gonzalez of True Horror Stories of Texas, Ghost in a Ditch and More!
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Rigor Mortis Paranormal podcast episode 47 stories include a score of stories from Jon Gonzalez of True Horror Stories of Texas – Jon shares his personal stories, stories submitted by his listeners, and even a story from his wife, A Ghost in a Ditch – A murdered man now haunts a ditch as a floating half body, More memories of our childhood friend "…
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Episode 46: A Lifetime of Horror, Haunting's in Hawaii, Haunted High Wheel Bike and More!
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Rigor Mortis Paranormal podcast episode 46 stories include A Lifetime of Horror – Paranormal author Eve S. Evans shares her stories about living in a haunted house and experiencing ghosts and bumps in the night. Haunting’s in Hawaii – Lopaka Kapanui of “Mysteries of Hawaii” shares some of his most terrifying experiences while doing his investigatio…
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Episode 45: Antique Shop Hauntings, Emily The Ghost, Did You See the Little Girl, and More!
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Rigor Mortis Paranormal podcast episode 45 stories include Antique Shop Hauntings – A couple experiences strange events at their Antique shop "Feeding The Pig" on the East side of San Antonio. Emily The Ghost – A young lady has a ghostly friend she’s been seeing since childhood. To her surprise her sister finally saw her, and now years later, her s…
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Quick Tips for Online Learning Satisfaction
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Given the sudden mass migration to online learning because of COVID19, The Critical Thinking Initiative offers this brief, "emergency" podcast about simple measures every instructor, K-Ph.D.--can take to ensure that the online learning experience is a positive one for the students. Please feel encouraged to share this one with everyone you know who…
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Episode 44: A Malevolent Ghost, Castle Hills Doppelganger, The S&M Killer and More!
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Rigor Mortis Paranormal podcast episode 44 stories include A Malevolent Teenage Ghost – A teenage boy watching over his little sister realizes she is seeing a ghost, A Doppelganger from the Mean Streets of Castle Hills – A young girls plays in her bedroom way past her bedtime only it wasn’t really her, Saved from a Killer by a Ghost – A young lady …
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Does Higher Education Improve Critical Thinking?
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Steve and Dave delve into recent research on critical thinking growth throughout college. Learn the extent to which it is happening and why. Warning: this episode may contain some ranting.Kirjoittanut The Critical Thinking Initiative
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Episode 43: A Drunken Special with Eerie Christmas Tales!
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Rigor Mortis Paranormal podcast episode 43 “A Holiday Special” stories include No Christmas Lights this Year – The early passing of a father who still wants the Christmas lights up, An Early Christmas Gift from the Mothman – A young woman is abandoned by her asshole boyfriend while the Mothman hovers above, “Click Click” a Holiday Visit from a Sulf…
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Episode 42: Part 2 of the 2nd Annual San Antonio Paranormal Fest at Victoria’s Black Swan Inn!
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Rigor Mortis Paranormal podcast episode 42 stories we collected at the 2nd Annual San Antonio Paranormal Fest at Victoria’s Black Swan Inn. This is part 2. Podcast produced by: Robert Limon (host), David Limon (host), Jasmine Limon (host), Kory Earle (graphics), Ian Limon (Sobering Thoughts Segment), “Bum Tab” Nathan Limon (Editing, background musi…
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How to offer students feedback. Or not.
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Steve and Dave tackle the complex issue of how to respond to student work effectively. Spoiler alert: It's somewhere between a pat on the back and psychiatric analysis.Kirjoittanut The Critical Thinking Initiative
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