Podcasting has always been a technology adventure and an expensive hobby. It can also be one frustrating experience after another. This week was one of…
Poet Ponders the Digital
Tag: technology
Computer programming develops problem solving skills, helping students see that all problems — no matter how large — are sets of smaller problems. I’ve promoted…
It’s far more than an eight-hour day. It’s more than a five-day work week. “It” is trying to keep our two daughters on track academically. Because…
This blog often critiques schools and universities for rushing to adopt technologies without prioritizing learning. No technology replaces the value of a skilled teacher selecting…
We are preparing for the 2021-22 school year, during which we will be homeschooling yet again. Pessimists are rarely disappointed. I’m a cynical pessimist with…
Watching our daughters type for their virtual learning exercises pains me. Our daughters need to learn to type, properly. After two or three years of…
Our daughters are now on track, having caught up with both Common Core and Texas standards as of this week. Understand that such standards are…
Our daughters and I assembled a simple Windows computer for them to use for homeschooling tasks. We haven’t had a Windows system for many years…
Apple’s macOS (formerly Mac OS, formerly OS X) generally offers good stability and outstanding security. But, every few releases Apple takes a big leap and…
If you need to transcribe audio or caption video, take a look at Descript now. Some days, my words are jumbled and speaking well is…