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Brave browser and cryptocurrency
I have been an advocate for the Brave browser and ecosystem, but I admit there are a few things about the business model I can’t quite grasp. I like Brave because it seems to solve the independent issues of compensating … Continue reading
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It’s time to go out and recapture that HyperCard feeling.
I admit a certain nostalgia when it comes to Hypercard. I also still believe it offers a construction tool that could benefit many and especially many in education. I have noticed several posts lately lamenting the demise of Hypercard (BBC, … Continue reading
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NPR podcasting resources
NPR offers a great curriculum guide for educators wanting to teach students podcasting skills. The guide includes specific ordered assignments identifying and developing important communication skills. I sometimes feel guilty endorsing authoring options I have not implemented or taught. I … Continue reading
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Russia and disinformation
I suppose my title would put some off as a political topic. However, all educators who have students make use of online resources should consider online disinformation as an important topic. The resources I provide below came to my attention … Continue reading
PBS Media Resources
If you are taking time this summer to explore possible learning resources for next year, take a look at PBS Learning Media. A media-based company like PBS obviously has a vast store of informative media and PBS has organized relevant … Continue reading
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Remove Zoom from Macs
I seldom comment on security issues, but Zoom happens to be the video conferencing service I teach with and the one I recommend. There is a problem with the Mac version that needs to be addressed before it is safe … Continue reading
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