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Screen time is an interesting and challenging topic for a technology advocate. It is difficult to advocate for an activity that allows for user control and that can be directed toward nonproductive and even dangerous ends. I have tried to … Continue reading →

People working in education likely fail to appreciate the amount of money that is involved. Personnel costs are immense, but this reality is overlooked because individual salaries are low. The process of education requires a variety of goods and services … Continue reading →

There is a well-established literature in science education that points to the value of conceptual conflict. If what follows interests you, I would suggest searching online and exploring the work in greater detail. The concept of conceptual conflict addresses the … Continue reading →

Google Photos is a great free storage option. As seems to be Google’s way, the service also does some automatic things with your content. We recently took one of our daughter and her children on a short camping trip in … Continue reading →

Otto in “The War on Science” complains that politicians and journalists hedge when addressing issues on which scientists are nearly unanimous. For example, if 95% of scientists support the position that man (woman) has influenced climate than proposing that scientists … Continue reading →

One of the challenges of self-publishing a higher ed textbook is not having the company reps visiting and going from office to office promoting your book. Our textbook appears to be mainly purchased by individuals who are likely educational professionals … Continue reading →