Education Archives - Terry Becker https://terrycbecker.com/category/education/ Storyteller, editor, designer, coder, adventure seeker, grilling enthusiast Mon, 23 Feb 2026 04:05:48 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 10 Tips for a Strong Voice Acting Audition (Including Audiobooks) https://terrycbecker.com/10-tips-for-a-strong-voice-acting-audition-including-audiobooks/ Tue, 19 Aug 2025 03:00:26 +0000 https://terrycbecker.com/?p=4925 Read Time: 2 minutesWhen I first auditioned for a fantasy magic audiobook, I wasn’t sure what to expect. I had the gear, I had experience recording, but I had never actually recorded myself as the talent. The process started with preparation: I bought the book, studied the characters, and rehearsed the passages over and over. When it came…

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]]> A/B Test on TikTok, Win on Instagram: A Smart Strategy to Grow Your Audience https://terrycbecker.com/a-b-test-on-tiktok-win-on-instagram-a-smart-strategy-to-grow-your-audience/ Fri, 06 Jun 2025 19:58:09 +0000 https://terrycbecker.com/?p=4835 Read Time: 2 minutesUnderstanding what content resonates can be the difference between stagnation and exponential growth. A clever strategy that’s gaining traction among content creators and marketers is this: A/B test content on TikTok first, then repost the winners to Instagram. This approach not only saves time and energy, but it leverages TikTok’s viral-friendly algorithm to refine your…

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]]> How to Set Up WP Engine Hosting for Event Espresso https://terrycbecker.com/how-to-set-up-wp-engine-hosting-for-event-espresso/ Wed, 14 May 2025 19:22:42 +0000 https://terrycbecker.com/?p=4782 Read Time: 3 minutesWhen you’re hosting events — from small workshops to large conferences — your website needs to be fast, secure, and reliable. That’s where WP Engine comes in. Combined with Event Espresso, one of the best event registration plugins for WordPress, you can create a smooth booking experience for your attendees. This guide will walk you…

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]]> How to Block IP Addresses and Stop Spam Form Fills in WordPress https://terrycbecker.com/how-to-block-ip-addresses-and-stop-spam-form-fills-in-wordpress/ Fri, 14 Feb 2025 20:28:17 +0000 https://terrycbecker.com/?p=4784 Read Time: 2 minutesSpam form fills are a major annoyance for WordPress site owners. They clutter your (or your client’s) inbox, waste your time, and in some cases, can even pose security risks. Fortunately, WordPress offers several ways to block spammy IP addresses and prevent future attacks. Here’s a straightforward guide to cleaning up your site and keeping…

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]]> The Bridge Generation: The Unsung Heroes Between Success Stories https://terrycbecker.com/the-bridge-generation-the-unsung-heroes-between-success-stories/ Wed, 29 Jan 2025 06:00:08 +0000 https://terrycbecker.com/?p=4737 Read Time: 2 minutesHistory often remembers the generations that make the biggest impact—those who innovate, revolutionize, and redefine industries or societies. But what about the generations in between? The ones who don’t make headlines yet play a crucial role in setting up the next wave of success? These are the bridge generations, and their influence is often underestimated.…

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]]> Understanding AR vs. VR vs. MR vs. XR: A Breakdown of Extended Reality Technologies https://terrycbecker.com/understanding-ar-vs-vr-vs-mr-vs-xr-a-breakdown-of-extended-reality-technologies/ Thu, 17 Oct 2024 03:31:09 +0000 https://terrycbecker.com/?p=4635 Read Time: 4 minutesTerms like AR, VR, MR, and XR are often used to describe new ways of interacting with the world around us. While these acronyms may seem confusing at first, they all fall under the umbrella of “Extended Reality” (XR). Let’s dive into each technology to better understand what they are, how they differ, and where…

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]]> Creating a Responsive Div with Padding and Text https://terrycbecker.com/creating-a-responsive-div-with-padding-and-text/ Tue, 08 Oct 2024 17:47:40 +0000 https://terrycbecker.com/?p=4544 Read Time: < 1 minuteHere is some code to create a responsive div with purple background, white text, and centered formatting: Style: .testimonial { background-color: #693591; /* Purple background color */ color: #fff; /* White text color */ padding: 20px; margin: 20px; font-family: 'Georgia', serif; /* Font style */ font-size: 1.2rem; /* Adjust font size as needed */ line-height:…

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]]> The Myth of Multi-Tasking: Why It’s Really Attention Shifting https://terrycbecker.com/the-myth-of-multi-tasking-why-its-really-attention-shifting/ Fri, 20 Sep 2024 15:28:20 +0000 https://terrycbecker.com/?p=4581 Read Time: 3 minutesMulti-tasking is often seen as a badge of honor—a skill that allows us to juggle multiple responsibilities and stay ahead. But science reveals a different story. Multi-tasking, it turns out, is a myth. What we’re really doing when we think we’re multi-tasking is something called attention shifting, and it’s far less productive than we might…

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]]> Lessons from a Graveyard https://terrycbecker.com/lessons-from-a-graveyard/ Tue, 21 May 2024 04:11:27 +0000 https://terrycbecker.com/?p=4450 Read Time: 3 minutesI recently started a new hobby…looking for and photographing gravestones. Requests for gravestone photos hit my inbox and, when I have time, I head out and locate them. The first couple of times I visited a cemetery, I had a hard time walking around. There is this strange feeling of stepping on the grave of…

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]]> Quote Exploration: A Breakdown of Jeff Bezos’ Quote on Stress https://terrycbecker.com/quote-exploration-a-breakdown-of-jeff-bezos-quote-on-stress/ Sun, 14 Apr 2024 15:42:03 +0000 https://terrycbecker.com/?p=4018 Read Time: 3 minutesStress in life often feels inevitable. Whether it’s meeting deadlines, managing relationships, or navigating personal challenges, stress can sneak into nearly every part of life. But Jeff Bezos, founder of Amazon, offers a simple yet profound insight into where stress really comes from: “Stress primarily comes from not taking action over something that you can…

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