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Finding Your Rhythm: The Pros and Cons of Synchronous and Asynchronous College Courses
Read Time: 2 minutesIn the ever-evolving landscape of higher education, students now have more flexibility than ever in choosing how they want to engage with their coursework. Synchronous and asynchronous learning styles are two distinct approaches, each with its own set of advantages. This blog post will delve into the world of synchronous and asynchronous college courses, shedding…
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The Early Bird Advantage: How Waking Up Early Prepares You to Seize the Day
Read Time: 3 minutesMy partner Amy is up everyday at 4:45am. She gets up and gets to work on the treadmill or she takes Frankie (our dog) with her around the neighborhood. I tend to be an ‘occasional’ early riser. In my my earlier days, I would be up for work. More recently, I am up and on…
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Body Doubling…helping remote workers and students
Read Time: 3 minutesWhen our company was fully remote, there were times when coworkers asked for calls, but because of focus and work loads, I often asked to schedule a meeting to prevent interruptions. This way, I could prepare for it and be fully focused on the subject of the meeting. With some co-workers, meetings would be quick…
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Quote Exploration: Use the Difficulty
Read Time: 2 minutesI recently watched snippets of an interview with actor Michael Caine. In it he talks about a play he was in as a young actor where other actors got carried away in a scene and threw a chair. The chair ended up getting lodged in a doorway where Michael Caine had to enter. Because it…
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How to See Your Mac’s Invisible Files
Read Time: < 1 minuteWhen I working on a website recently, and connected to a server, I was able to see invisible files that help the site run (FTP preferences). I prefer to view the files in case I need to make changes for the website. Some invisible files on your computer support the operating system. Those files are…
