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Phone time
I have been reading a couple of books addressing the hypothesized detrimental effects of screen time. (The anxious generation, Unlocked). Haidt’s “Anxious Generation” has received the most buzz topping the NYTimes best sellers list for some time. “Unlocked” is relatively … Continue reading
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Using NotebookLM to Compare Party Platforms
I like to offer some uses for AI that are easy to create and that others may find interesting to explore. NotebookLM is a free product that allows users to identify sources and then chat with that source material. Present … Continue reading
Do we resist productive learning experiences?
I have been reading the book about learner cognition titled Making it Stick. The researchers review many of the activities that have been shown to enhance memory and offer proposals that learners of all ages and educators might apply based … Continue reading
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Political Values
There is so much noise in the political discussions that lead up to an election that it is easy to lose focus on what politicians are actually likely to accomplish. There is no perfect way to reach such a conclusion, … Continue reading
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Lies and free speech
The lies are bad enough, but Republicans such as Jim Jordan are claiming that efforts to identify online misinformation and disinformation are attempts to limit free speech. Those with funds can threaten and implement lawsuits that even though mostly unsuccessful … Continue reading
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Garden Tower and Vermiculture
This is our new project. We both garden. I grow the vegetables in raised beds and Cindy has many flowers mostly in pots on our deck. Some of of our projects such as my hydroponic indoor garden have an educational … Continue reading
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