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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
Not worth the effort?
Today is the 25th anniversary of the Internet. Whether you were there at the beginning or not, the Internet has permeated your life. I do not see myself as an idealist, but on at least one issue I probably am. … Continue reading
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Chicagoland
The first episode of the CNN “documentary” Chicagoland contains an extend look at the schools of the city. Tough setting for education.
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