October 2, 2009
Do you have a good memory? Short term, long term? I don’t. I have a horrible memory and forget important details all the time. Except for IP addresses, subnet masks and other networking items that are burned into my brain! We all have facts, account numbers, phone numbers, birthdays and even work-related material that we [...]
September 25, 2009
If you are trying to study, but things like the Internet and instant messages keep distracting you, it can be very annoying. So to make yourself more productive when studying, here are a few handy tips to help you prevent that distracting Internet addiction and get what is needed done. By the way, if you [...]
September 21, 2009
Learning is a pursuit which can only be positive for us. Even if we learn something that we don’t think we need to know, it may serve you in an unexpected way at some point in your life. Not all of us can stay in school forever though, so I present to you some of [...]
September 14, 2009
As each day goes by, you probably hear more and more about impending flu doom, the Mayan calendar, climate change, more terrorist actions and conflict. I know I do. Really, these things and events like them have hounded humanity as long as we’ve existed. Whether you believe that they will come to pass or not, [...]
September 14, 2009
Today we’re going to continue our journey through the Ubuntu software repository looking for more children’s Linux educational software. As I dutifully noted in the previous article about chemistry applications, Ubuntu and Linux distributions in general, have a wealth of great educational software. As more and more parents allow their children to use the computer, [...]
September 14, 2009
Summer is finally winding down and it’s time for many students to get back into school and continue with their studies. For those who aren’t fans of literature, this means that dreaded reading assignments are on their way, with quizzes, tests, and book reports around every corner. Sites like SparkNotes and CliffsNotes are often hailed [...]
September 9, 2009
I have covered a few children’s websites in the past as well as how to keep your toddler entertained online but as the little ones get older we want to do more than just entertain them. We want to teach them as well! GASP! Yes I said it, let’s try and use the Internet tubes [...]
August 30, 2009
Writing in a foreign language (in this case, English) can be quite difficult, and mistakes are easy to make. These range from misspelled and missing words to grammatical errors and incorrect sentences. Sometimes you can make a mistake and not even know about it! This post offers ESL tools and practices based on real life [...]
August 29, 2009
It has been proven over and over that young children learn languages, formulas and other information much quicker in a fun and interactive way rather than slogging through heaps of textbooks. Flash cards have been used for years by teachers, psychiatrists and parents for years to help children learn and to enjoy themselves. If you [...]
August 14, 2009
Many websites just like this one, and sites like Wikipedia, utilize the power of PHP programming to create dynamic sites. Wow you think. How do I create a website like that for myself? I now want to learn about programming in PHP, but where do I start? If you don’t know where to start, here [...]
