How the Internet Works / Age of AI Priorities / Trash Competition

November 29th, 2023

AI
Start with how the Internet works. Then it’s what to prioritize in the age of AI and a litter competition. On to iPhone hacks you should know, an Archimedes video, high expectations advice, a no image, and how a hurdy gurdy woorks.

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What’s an algorithm? / Ancient Rome Virtual Reality / Short Hawaiian History

November 28th, 2023

Games
Start with what is an algorithm. Then it’s ancient Rome as seen through virtual realty and a short history of how the US stole Hawaii. On to a new iPhone feature, ten sinking cities, theatre games to start the day, a scale image, and card tricks you can do.

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Gamification Strategies / The World’s Longest-Living People / Abba Symphony

November 27th, 2023

SM
Start with some gamification strategies. Then it’s the world’s longest living people and a symphony orchestra takes on ABBA. On to the psychology of why people share on social media, Daniel Pink suggests three great books, paid vacation around the world, a leadership image, and a new Adam Sandler animated film.

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Unwinding Anxiety: New Science Shows How to Break the Cycles of Worry and Fear to Heal Your Mind by Judson Brewer

November 24th, 2023

Unwind Anxiety
Unwinding Anxiety: New Science Shows How to Break the Cycles of Worry and Fear to Heal Your Mind by Judson Brewer offers actionable advice for anyone who suffers from anxiety. There is also a free app available that can further help make your life less stressful. Learn how you can use curiosity and kindness to your advantage. While I don’t suffer from anxiety, I know many people who do. If you are anxious, you need this book. It also makes a great gift for anxious friends and family. Thanks, Jud.

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Happy Thanksgiving – Just Music Today – Enjoy and Have a Great Day

November 23rd, 2023

TUrkeys
Happy Thanksgiving everyone and thanks for supporting my blog. Since even avid educators need some time off from learning more about learning, today I offer some music I discovered recently on YouTube. Enjoy and come back next week for more of Dr. Doug’s Net Nuggets.

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