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Google docs is free
Why use Google docs rather than the new Microsoft services. Eric Schmidt suggests that free is better. Note Eric Schmidt spot on Chicagoland (BTW – an interesting documentary).
FERPA and Social Media
A lawyer comments on FERPA as it relates to social media use in schools. One thing I have learned – advice is just that. Laws are often too vague to cover specific situations. I assume the phrase “case law” explains … Continue reading
Grit as a personality characteristic
Personality psychologists have generated a huge number of scales. One activity I do with my students is to mix items from several scales and have students attempt to assign then to scales by title (and whatever they happen to know … Continue reading
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So much for data and science
Climate change scientists have done their best to convince the public with data and scholarship. The numbers may be complicated and the careful approach of the scientist may not be convincing enough. Now, they are going to try plain talk. Maybe … Continue reading
FETC 2014 Videos
FETC seems a long time ago now, but you can still watch videos from many of the sessions. Even if you attended, some sessions may have been too early or scheduled at a time that overlapped with a session you … Continue reading
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Google reduces cost of online storage
Google has drastically reduced the cost for online service. The cost is now $2 a month for 100 gigabytes. A terabyte for $10 a month. This price point represents a challenge for storage services such as Box and DropBox. When … Continue reading