Recently, I was thinking about all the books that my wife reads about raising children. *There are lots of books because there are lots of children. Five, in fact. Anyway, I thought to myself: “how can they all give different advice, but the advice still actually works?” They tell you to be more structured loosen up distance yourself emotionally […]
Orson, who is 4, has a little history with iPads. This is his latest creation. His older siblings modelled the software for him, and he snuck the shoot in before dinner the other night. While it’s hardly got a theme of redemption, and the acting is a little 2 dimensional, I think it’s nice. He […]
There are two ways of doing IT: the fiddly way and the best way. Use the best tools for the job or bend and stretch the alternatives. How can you tell the best way? That’s actually a really hard question, but it’s partly answered in the reason for this approach. The great thing about doing […]
If you’re a regular visitor, you’ll note that the website has had a major facelift – and that I’m selling stuff. I’m planning a Music Technology Event for next term and that’s been the catalyst for all the changes (including the name) and the ecommerce language on the blog. I’m really excited about this challenge, […]
Off topic. Warning : Rant ahead. Sunday, 2:30PM. Two gentleman from Mercury Energy on my doorstep offering me a really good deal on my power bill. I signed up and spoke to someone on the phone on the spot. Next day: I needed to check on my prepaid units with my current provider, so I […]
This broke my friend’s iPad and he had to restore from backup. Just in case you were planning on loading it on the fly, I would suggest you make sure you have a backup and some time to restore your device so you don’t end up having his experience.
Hold down the “.com” button in safari and you get heaps more options.
Straight-up: teachers don’t generally like the interviews. they’d rather be watching tv1 at home wearing a cardigan they’re nervous that they’re going to be berated by an angry parent they’re certain that the parents that need to be there won’t be it’s boring sitting in a drafty, noisy hall What you should say: You’re doing […]
If you ask the average person on the street to teach you something, what will they do? Explain it. Sometimes this works, but it doesn’t usually with me. People who understand learning know how to teach. Learning is observing, asking the right questions, demonstrating mastery, then answering questions. Teachers take students through these steps. “Listening […]
My wife has a coffee group that meets fortnightly. It’s pretty awesome – childcare, espresso coffee and a nifty craft activity or presentation. A really cool thing happened today: a local mum searched for cupcakes on facebook and found the group! She came along and had a great time. I love it when stuff like […]
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