Today I realized that one of the most complex things that I do is simplification. Distilling a concept into its component parts takes time and energy, and it is a very hard thing to get right. Sometimes, I wish I had the writers from those cop procedurals (CSI, NCIS, any other acronym) who are able…
Month: November 2013
Math, Things I Think I Think
So What Do You Want?
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Marian Small (yes, that Marian Small) posted an interesting tweet yesterday that has had me thinking all day. curious about what ontario teachers want in the curriculum refresh. tweet me with opinions. — Marian Small (@marian_small) November 4, 2013 I realized that, while I have opinions, I have really just considered curriculum a given and…
Information Technology, Things I Think I Think
Narrative Changes
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I recently had the opportunity to experience the Spotlight Stories on my Moto X. The experience was unique and a little jarring. Essentially, your phone becomes a window into a the world of the story, and it is your task to follow, or not follow, along with what is being told. I was enthralled the…