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- SearchResearch Challenge (11/6/19): How many species aren't 1:1 in gender ratios?I read an interesting article... ... in The Atlantic Monthly. To wit, The Quirk of Collecting That Skews Museum Specimens Male, and had a sudden insight... Even though I know that the majority of parrotfish on a reef are female (see our earlier blog post about parrotfish), I'd somehow assumed that in most animals, the number of females and males would […]
- Answer: Where's this lobster from? What's the story? This wasn't that hard... ... but the backstory is DEFINITELY a surprise. Well, it was to me. Remember: I found this cute little lobster image: and wanted to know.... 1. Where is this lobster image from? 2. What's the backstory of the source? (IIRC, it has a kind of crazy story. But I don't remember what it is!) As most of you did, I di […]
- A new "How Google Search Works" video I don't often blog about new YouTube videos, but when I do, there's a reason. After showing the long-lived and beloved Matt Cutts video "How Search Works," Google has finally released a few version of that brilliant explanatory video. So, this here's my Public Service Announcement for teachers who teach search research skills or info […]
- SearchResearch Challenge (11/6/19): How many species aren't 1:1 in gender ratios?
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Category Archives: Alternative Learning
That All May Read: What IS a print disability? An answer + resources
Libraries are commonly understood to be the repositories of the human experience, storehouses which take that human experience and, from it, create opportunities for library consumers to “learn, grow, and know”. But what if someone you know has a print … Continue reading
National Geographic launches new community: “GeoEducators”
As someone who really likes working with kids and knows how exciting and challenging it can be to present STEAM programs, I just found out about a great resource to share. If you’re someone who works with kids (librarian, educator, … Continue reading
Get Free Training with Microsoft Virtual Academy
If you live in Washington state, chances are that your community library has a great resource if you want to learn how to use Microsoft Products (Windows, SharePoint, SQL Server, etc.): Microsoft IT Academy. You can enroll in high-quality courses that will prepare … Continue reading
Making it on the 4th Floor | Chattanooga Public Library
Want to get really excited about ‘Maker Spaces’ in libraries? Read about what the Chattanooga Public Library has done with heretofore storage space. I can’t wait to implement some of their ideas into my next job.Not as large in scope, … Continue reading
What is Connected Learning?
What is Connected Learning | Connected Learning. I was fortunate enough to attend a CAYAS training (CAYAS is WA state’s youth services special interest group) on “Connected Training on Nov 1st. Although Connected Learning is applicable to all ages, the … Continue reading
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Social Learning Summit: Free & Online, Saturday, April 21st
For those lucky enough to have off on April 21st, please note this great learning opportunity : a one-day free virtual conference that is being held as a partnership of Classroom 2.0 and the Discovery Educator Network, Saturday, April 21st, 2012, from … Continue reading
What IS a print disability? An answer + resources
As of today, according to http://www.ifla.org/en/lpd, it’s stated that only 5% of the world’s published information is fully accessible to persons with a print disability; it’s my career goal to help increase that percentage as much as I can. Some people … Continue reading
