Nomophobia, short for “no-mobile phobia,” is a British term coined to describe the fear of being separated from one’s cellphone. It’s not an official pathology (yet), but many can relate. Most of us persistently check texts, emails, and social media on those tiny screens. And because our phones are rarely far from view, it can feel as if we’re at their constant beck and call. When we’re deep in the throes of our obsession, it can often feel as if our phones are using us. This is a reasonable concern. We spend a shocking amount of time peering at those screens: Eighty-one percent of Americans own smartphones, and adults spend almost four hours a day looking at them. (This figure...
StoryToys Hansel and Gretel 2.0.1 Device: iOS Universal Category: Education Price: $1.99 -> Free, Version: 2.0.1 (iTunes) Description: Enjoy the classic Grimm's tale of a brother and sister on an amazing adventure to escape a wicked witch and find their way home. From breadcrumbs to gingerbread houses, this fairytale takes some unexpected twists and turns as the two children try to outsmart the wicked witch.Experience this magical story in an all new way in this interactive popup book from StoryToys. This wonderfully illustrated book comes alive through interactive popup games that let you play along and take part in the story yourself.When you finish the story, enjoy a collection of Hansel and Gretel jigsaw puzzles and then create your very...
Hi from the long weekend! It’s a GORGEOUS Sunday here in Charlotte and I’m currently sipping a kombucha and writing this post while Finn naps. Keeping things easy today with a few recent eats. BREAKFAST Yogurt bowl with plain full-fat greek yogurt (can’t remember if this was FAGE or ALDI organic), bananas, the sweetest peach, dried cranberries, Purely Elizabeth granola and Wild Friends Nut + Seed Butter. Dave’s Killer Bread Boomin’ Berry Bagel. One half with butter and cream cheese, one half with peanut butter, honey and banana. It always surprises people that I put butter and cream cheese on my bagels but I am here to tell you that if you haven’t tried it…you’re missing out. It’s doubly delicious!...
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Many of my most popular articles are about mouse skills. Every year, tens of thousands of teachers visit Ask a Tech Teacher to find resources for teaching students how to use a mouse. No surprise because using a mouse correctly is one of the most important pre-keyboarding skills. Holding it is not intuitive and if learned wrong, becomes a habit that’s difficult to break. The earlier posts are still active, but I’ve updated this resource with more websites and posters to assist in starting off your newest computer aficionados. Mouse Skills Drawing Melody–draw in many colors with the mouse and create music Left-click practice while playing the piano MiniMouse Mouse and tech basics–video Mouse practice—drag, click Mouse skills Mouse Song...
