Dr. Robert Talbert of Grand Valley State University shares this post about Fixed schedule productivity in his blog. The idea of “laser-like focus” for one’s working hours and compartmentalizing work from private life is not new, but the practical example … Continue reading
Options for Centering Background Music: The How to Geek folks recently published a nice grouping of The Best Sites for Background or Ambient Noise. If you want to create your own combination of background noices, you might find it fun … Continue reading
Best Engineering Kits for Kids Those of you who regularly read the American Libraries AL Direct emails, will have seen this post, however, given the upcoming gift-giving season, I think it bears repeating. Caroline Stewart of Reviewgeek.com posted on October 5th … Continue reading
STARTS TOMORROW! Waking Up in the World is a 10-day free online event bringing you tools and insights to become a force for change in the world. I wanted to remind you that it starts tomorrow and is coming to you … Continue reading
Animated GIFs Richand Byrne from Free Technology for Teachers recently did this nice survey of 7 Ways to Make Animated GIFs. As we are all gearing up this fall with instruction, newsletters, etc, GIFs can be an effective way to … Continue reading
Guidance on Beginning to Journal Michael Hyatt’s magazine this month is on the benefits of journaling. He and his guest writers share tips and insights on the practice of journaling here. Also, check out The Productive Benefits of Journaling from … Continue reading