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Digital photo lost
June 4 is the anniversary of the protest in Tiananmen Square. Recent news programs made mention of the event and caused me to search for photos I took when visiting Beijing in 1996. This is not a political post, … Continue reading
What? Take notes by hand, on paper. Really?
Scientific American publishes article contending hand written notes resulted in better learning than notes taken on a laptop. I am an old note taking researcher and some suggestions for thinking about this study may be helpful. The learning benefits of … Continue reading
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Current data?
So when I write for future teachers I like to explain the type of environments they will be working in within a few years. Technology trends are rapid and a sixth grade classroom can be quite different than a college … Continue reading
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Consumer Reports on Image Storage
My dad used to swear by Consumer Reports. I should have guessed the service would have continued online. I encountered this analysis of digital photo storage sites with “best for” pronouncements. It is always good to consider recommendations. The article … Continue reading
More on Amazon vs. Hachette
The Atlantic has provided an analysis of the Amazon vs. Hachette dispute and explains why you should care. Again, consumers ultimately find themselves the losers when competition diminishes. The battle for domination appears to benefit the consumer, but the eventual … Continue reading
Podcasts
Lately, we spend a lot of time in the car. The drive to and from our lake place takes about 6 hours. I enjoy driving long distances and we both agree on listening to podcasts as a way to multi-task … Continue reading
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