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The question that always seems to come up is where to find images students can use for presentations?  Where can teachers find images to use in their presentations? Far too often teachers and students alike turn to Google.  And while there is nothing wrong with turning to Google it is important that we both teach…

My dissertation is off again.  I’m catching up at work. And most things in the world are going well for me.  Teaching online is a fantastic way to make a living.  What I love most is that I am able to give more individualized attention to each student.  Being able to do so from pleasant…

I have fallen in love with a simple app called “SelfControl” the app is free and simple.  You place a list of websites in the “blacklist” and then when you need some help with self control you open the app, choose a time, and hit start.  Not it doesn’t stop all distractions, Facebook on the…

Over the past month and a half I have come to truly appreciate the difference between Mobility and Portability. This difference has had a significant impact on my productivity, and my volume of work.  The basic difference is mobile phone, always on and always connected in your pocket where you can work while in motion…

One of the items I hear about quite often when talking to others who teach online, at least those who teach at the University level is the need to balance availability.  Especially with students who may live in less than compatible time zones.  My answer has been simple Google Voice with Google Voice you are…