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John Robertson
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Tony Bates reflected on why he was fired 25 years ago. it's an interesting read but part of the framing is that it was despite: 1) expertise recognized by peers 2) doing good & needed work. Institutional politics aside, structural change whether good, bad, or indifferent is rarely about 1) or 2)
A personal history: 25. Why I was fired at UBC and a case study of university mismanagement | Tony Bates
www.tonybates.ca
September 18, 2024 at 4:54 PM
deactivated my x account. though I also need to remember social media still exists.
August 30, 2024 at 4:28 PM
Reposted by John Robertson
Calling all instructional designers! With apologies to all other centers for teaching, you couldn't work on a more supportive, warm, fun team.

Both hybrid (Boston) & fully remote work is possible.

#instructionaldesign #instructionaldesigner

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Instructional Designer
Located in Boston’s historic Fenway area, Simmons has a strong tradition of empowering women and challenging traditional gender roles. Simmons University was one of the first higher education instit...
simmons.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com
January 30, 2024 at 7:24 PM
obligatory, oh a new space - it's very shiny and hopefully useful.

I should figure out a bio/description and get a new profile pic but it's Friday of a holiday weekend and yesterday was a stupidly long day.

Also: today is cold.
January 12, 2024 at 11:22 PM