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:'Thought Leader’ gives talk that will inspire your thoughtsSaving this for the next time I assign a…AmusingFascination (#StarTrek #DS9 Rewatch, Season 3, Episode 10) Comic crush…
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:Everyone Nov 1AmusingYounger Americans and Public LibrariesMillennials are quite similar to their e…BooksHere's to the grim-based photojournalist who saved my bacon ~35 years ago Here’s to you, grim-faced…
“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:Not a #carguy but I pried open the hatch of the van to change 4 bulbs. #adulting PersonalWhy 'Gangnam Style' Is Actually a Study in Mind ControlI’m not sure “thank you” is the right…
To stash her Lemonheads and Smarties. http://t.co/Fr1luEpZ2b Similar:The CRAFT of News Writing (Clear, Relevant, Accurate, Fair, Timely)https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LwEZPWSE…CultureWilliam Shakespeare’s Star WarsBecause apparently I am not already nerd…AestheticsFinally — the pace at work subsides a bit.PersonalImagine a world…PersonalThe Key To Better Work? E-mail Less, Flow MoreWhat the researchers found was that the …BusinessThe Mom From The Cat…
This one is #3, “Man Lurking by Fence.” 19 Book Cover Clichés. Similar:Looking forward in the back room of the officers' pub, in the #steampunk cruiser from…AestheticsWatched "Apollo 11" at local library with my son today50 years ago today, three humans were on…CultureThe posthuman liberal artsAs those familiar with the liberal arts …AcademiaSuperman Comic about…
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:I'm no longer surprised, but still want to document.This is really noteworthy. Today the Pre…Current_EventsTweet: Came around the corner and saw my kids huddled on…Came around the corner and…
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:Carolyn Gombell Is Not a Real Person:…
It’s been nice knowing you, iPad3, but #SetonHill is upgrading me to a mini. Serve your new owner well! Similar:Juror's CreedWhile researching my obligations for #ju…CultureRT @JordanFor: One of the counters from the Civil…RT @JordanFor: One of the counters from …TweetsHabits for happiness: tips for looking on the bright side of lifeHabits for happiness: tips…
3 KTVU staff fired over airing of fake Asiana Airlines pilot names. richliebermanreport.blogspot.com/2013/07/exclus… Similar:I asked my geekling whether she was ready for bed…I asked my #geekling whether she was rea…AmusingAnd the girl has succeeded in getting me to wear t…And the girl has succeeded in getting me…TweetsTweet: For an anatomy project, my #geekling made a…
Mental Floss. Similar:Finished Reading "Fibble," Book 4 in "Heck: Where Bad Kids Go."I finished reading to my daughter the fo…BooksWoman comments on man's looks. Man FREAKS OUT.If I ever over-react to a tweet, I hope …AestheticsGathering background objects to create cluttered shelves. This Baby Gund “Rainbow Hector” …AmusingThe girl got picked for an audience participation…
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:Identity Crisis (#StarTrek #TNG Rewatch, Season 4 Episode 18) The Case of LaForge’s Disapp… Rewatching ST:TNG An enjoyable …MediaFrisbee is a brand name, but how newsworthy is that?What would you do? Today I wrote 192 …AcademiaBeauty and the Beast (St. Vincent Summer Theatre)The girl (blue skirt and pigtails), who …Current_EventsSalesman…
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:Nor the Battle to the Strong #StarTrek #DS9 Rewatch (Season 5, Episode 4)…
Lost brand-new earbuds. Reached in pocket of freshly-washed pants & found old earbuds. (They work!) Looked down & spotted new earbuds. #win Similar:First Stanford code poetry slam reveals the literary side of computer codeLeslie Wu, a doctoral student in compute…Aesthetics#AugustWilson #CenturyCycle Three week intensive course (whew!) All the students did very …PersonalAstaire Unwound (Ceiling Dance…
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…