Category Archives: News

Back to the Drawing Board

You arrive on a page--like this blog--and you decide you don't want to be there--which would be very unlike this blog <smile>. So, you click the little "back" arrow in the upper left of your browser and return to where … Continue reading

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Balancing Act: Social Media and SEO

There's a tension in the web world. It's a war between man and machines. We built them, they have gained a perceived level of sentience, and now we must beat them back. I can't wait for the blockbuster film next … Continue reading

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Multiple Choice: Why Is Homeschooling Great?

Please use a #2 pencil and fill in your choice with a complete, dark circle. Customizable learning environment Parent-child interaction Low teacher to student ratio Nurturing environment a through d No Scantron® I got thinking about this when I saw … Continue reading

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Your Children's Mentors

She sits, head in her hands. My wife's fingers gently comb through her hair. We three sit quietly. I squeeze her, my eyes brimming with tears for her pain. There are no words which would help. Her phone chirps. Her … Continue reading

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Why DIY Can Cost More

We just returned from the fabric store. The cloth can be fun, the patterns nice, the knickknacks interesting, the possibilities endless. But possibilities are dashed against the reality of a budget. As fun as homemade items can be, they can … Continue reading

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Love Learning Without Grades

A couple weeks ago Autoblot™ blogged about Motivating Learning. He discussed taking grades "off the table" and focusing instead on the joy of learning. In the comments that followed, someone asked for a few practical ideas/tips for making a "gradeless" … Continue reading

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Picking the Right Tools

This blog is currently powered by Blogger. I don't have any plans of changing. But I've read about many corporate/professional bloggers who have moved to other platforms because of one reason or three. I'm grateful I haven't had to cross … Continue reading

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