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Lifelogging / Quantified Self | Lifestream Blog

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Lifelogging is the process of tracking personal data generated by our own behavioral activities. While Lifestreaming primarily tracks the activity of content

Thomas Adam Johnson‘s insight:

I have been doing this at varying degrees through tracking runs, workouts, computer use, moods, and what my job entails. I set up accounts for my son and have been tracking him before birth up until this moment. I never realised that people did this to nth degree, but it does not surprise me.

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Posted by Dr. Thomas Johnson | ict-design.org on May 23, 2014 in Technology

blubbr. Trivving & loving it!

23 May

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blubbr. Play & create video trivia with friends

Thomas Adam Johnson‘s insight:

We are looking for a way to present information that will be used over and over by people who need training on Macs and certain core tools at our school. This looks like a fun solution.

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Posted by Dr. Thomas Johnson | ict-design.org on May 23, 2014 in Technology

Read&Write for Google is now Free for Teachers!

16 May

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Last week, Texthelp announced that a surprise was coming soon in honor of Teacher Appreciation Week. Today that surprise was revealed – Read&Write for Google is now Free for Teachers!

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Posted by Dr. Thomas Johnson | ict-design.org on May 16, 2014 in Technology

Why Reading Aloud to Older Children Is Valuable

14 May

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Reading aloud to older children — even up to age 14, who can comfortably read to themselves — has benefits both academic and emotional, according to researchers.

Thomas Adam Johnson‘s insight:

I wonder why 14 is the cut-off. For example, many people love poetry readings, and book clubs also sometimes have read-alouds. I think the longer, the better, but this article demonstrates a few more reasons why we should be reading to kids and adults alike.

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