No big surprises here, but this blog post does a good job explaining why doing well on multiple choice questions does not prepare students for college. I took this sample AP test and Googled the 40 questions exactly as written. It took about 2 seconds to find the answers – and that was checking a…
“Police have cornered the suspect who reportedly put as many as 25 words on single line of this text. If caught, he faces… … a lengthy sentence.” Via Cheezburger Similar:The LA Times deletes tweets that used passive voice, as details emerged about police killi… Several journalist-involved tweet dele…Current_Events#PPTPlaytime adaptation of The Merchant of Venice.Top —…
In the restaurant parking lot after dinner (thanks, Grandma Pat) I mentioned to Carolyn that today is National Dance Day. She rarely needs much encouragement to perform. Similar:Has the focus on physical activity ruined playtime for kids?The researchers found that physical acti…CultureNorth Sea cod: Is it true there are only 100 left?A spokesperson for the…
“Peter, if black holes aren’t a good conversation starter at the picnic, what else might you try?” “Superstring theory?” That’s my boy. Similar:The Wedding PresentI’m approaching day 900 in my Duolingo a…CultureThe Emissary (ST:TNG Rewatch: Season Two, Episode 20) — Enjoyable Worf-centered RomanceRewatching ST:TNG after a 20-year break….CultureI'd love to do a shift at these…
To stash her Lemonheads and Smarties. http://t.co/Fr1luEpZ2b Similar:I filed my grades early. I shall now, briefly, do something irresponsible.Grades submitted. I’ll reward myself wit…PersonalIn-person classes heighten age-related hearing problems (opinion)My family tells me I’m starting to speak…AcademiaOk, never mind Dusgcxms2… buddy, you can keep your first place as far as I’m concerned. Ok, never mind…
This one is #3, “Man Lurking by Fence.” 19 Book Cover Clichés. Similar:Those Were the Days: On 'Nostalgia' When missing home was a diseaseAlthough we now associate nostalgia with…CultureI baked pools of light into the wallpaper, so I can quickly suggest background lighting, s…AestheticsAnother 40sq cm chunk of a #steampunk control panel. I'll do three…
In her new novel, Codecrafter, Sandbothe constructs a fantasy world to introduce programming possibilities to young readers. Programming is sorcery, and code makes spells. The novel focuses on Tagglinde, a young daughter of a lord, and her entry into the world of sorcery through learning programming, and using her knowledge of programming to defeat her…
For me, it’s an upgrade from 16 to 32GB. Also, I tried out a mini & ended up preferring the portability to the large screen. @textfiles Similar:It's been nice knowing you, iPad3 It’s been nice knowing you, iPad3, but…TweetsLoved seeing A Comedy of Errors @setonhillLoved seeing A Comedy of Errors @setonhi…TweetsWhat kids do when Dad…
Hello, there, mini. Let’s restore you from your backup and get to work! Note to self: next time, before handing in iPad, take screenshots of the icon configuration. (I’m glad I blogged my goodbye to the old model, because I can reconstruct the home screen from that photo.) Similar:How hate and misinformation go viral: A…
It’s been nice knowing you, iPad3, but #SetonHill is upgrading me to a mini. Serve your new owner well! Similar:Tweet: For an anatomy project, my #geekling made a Vulcan…For an anatomy project, my #geekling mad…TweetsRT @JordanFor: One of the counters from the Civil…RT @JordanFor: One of the counters from …TweetsMaybe I'll just delete these QUARTER…
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A very useful, concise summary of web-enabled wisdom. In my years working in technology, I have learned a few things. These lessons have become oft-repeated refrains when speaking to people, so I thought I’d collect them so I have a link to send folks when needed. 10 Rules of Internet – Anil Dash via @Historiator…
Moodle is a free course-management tool that many schools (including mine) use to manage the online components of courses (including computer-graded quizzes, discussion forums, and the submission of online papers). The tool is powerful, but the interface offers a bewildering array of options, so that casual users are often dismayed by how many checkboxes it…
By the way, I won. Similar:Carolyn is in PICT Classic Theatre adaptation of Oliver Twist (opened Sat night, runs thro…[Artistic Director Alan] Stanford had no…BooksMy parents doing their daily crossword puzzle.PersonalMy 10yo Sings "Hopelessly Devoted to You"http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eq81GeqAY…PersonalAnother day, another 10 square centimeters of #steampunk control panel. #blender3d #blende…AestheticsThe ballroom of my #steampunk fantasy space cruiser…
Seton Hill’s CIO is one of the experts cited in this infographic. The world’s best business and leadership experts share their insights to help CMOs, CIOs, and CEOs bolster their digital influence. This interactive infographic is a high-level summary of their advice. Similar:A friend asks: "Would it be bad form to point out the typos…
Lost brand-new earbuds. Reached in pocket of freshly-washed pants & found old earbuds. (They work!) Looked down & spotted new earbuds. #win Similar:The Minecraft GenerationIt’s a world of trial and error and cons…AestheticsShould your grieving mum see your digital secrets?A US state has passed a law that will gi…Current_EventsWest Side Story (Aug 9-12) #somethingscomingCultureYour verbs…
As a toddler, my son once methodically showed me a series of random objects (truck, ball, teddy, clay). Each time I told him I was too busy. Then he tried a book. I just HAD to drop what I was doing and read to him. I still read to my 11yo girl. We’re on the…
[T]he Internet has dramatically changed the role of the cultural critic. Albums and movies “leak” far in advance of their due dates, entire libraries of music or television shows can be torrented and hoarded in a matter of hours, and as quickly as terabytes of .mp3s and .avis are transmitted, so too are all of…
At first glance, this chart makes it look like food stamp usage has gone from almost nothing at some unspecified time in the past, to some huge amount over a span of who-knows-how-long. Only a fraction of the visitors to the site will click on the chart to see the scale, which reveals that the…