Epic CompositionEpic Composition“…whereas envisioning new pedagogies is about

the art of thinking ‘big,’ implementing these pedagogies is a science of details.” —Paulo

Blikstein, “Travels in Troy With Friere”

Kim Jaxon & Tom FoxKim Jaxon & Tom FoxCalifornia State University, ChicoCalifornia State University, Chico

Kim Jaxon & Tom FoxKim Jaxon & Tom FoxCalifornia State University, ChicoCalifornia State University, Chico

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“And the chance to do something you’re good at as part of a larger project helps students build real self-esteem among their peers”… “Not empty self-esteem based on nothing other than wanting to feel good about yourself, but actual respect and high regard based on contributions you’ve made.”

(McGonigal, Reality is Broken).

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A Network of Entanglements: Three weeks of A Network of Entanglements: Three weeks of Review BoardReview Board

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Course: Course: http://kimjaxon.com/ENGL130

Course design resources: Course design resources: http://kimjaxon.comhttp://kimjaxon.com

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