Learning to Like Audiobooks
My son joined Audible with his email and my credit card. I knew about this of course, but it was over a year ago. Since then, the credits accumulated. He,…
Tag: Technology
The “F” List
We have to learn to allow for mistakes. During this time of the COVID 19 pandemic, we’ve seen teachers quickly change gears from one learning platform to another. Students had…
Slice of Life Tuesday: The Benefits of Distance Learning
Why would a student or family CHOOSE to learn or take classes digitally? The answer is easy – because there are benefits for students that exist on this learning platform! …
A New Year – Time to Review Blogging
Occasionally, it is beneficial to look at one’s blog stats to see how it is performing. I’ve been writing The Apples in My Orchard for almost three years now. My…
Slice of Life Tuesday: Thoughts on Waste
Recently, my son bought an iPad for his artwork. It was part of a deal we made when he agreed to create a mural on the outside wall of a…
Inquiring Minds Want to Know
Today, I am in a contemplative mode. Inquiring Minds Want to Know: How many college applications does the average college-bound senior send in? Are digital applications easier than the paper…
A Week of Records: Bitter Cold Cancels Classes & College Visits, but not a New Job, A Diary Style Post
Dear Diary: This week was really odd. Our school district closed an unprecedented four consecutive days. Colleges canceled classes, and even the YMCA was closed! But, not everything got canceled.…
Technology vs. Kindergarten Skills
Yesterday, I was on my way to grocery shop when I heard a local radio station announcer ask a question of the listening audience. It went something like this, “Today,…
