Dr. Flowers @AlliFlowers@talkedabout.social

iPadOS 16.2 brings these improvements for Stage Manager, plus AirTag tracking alerts https://9to5mac.com/2022/12/13/ipados-16-2-improvements-stage-manager/

It would appear the Biden Administration is about to send Patriot Missile systems to Ukraine.

This is excellent news for the Ukrainian people and a huge blow to Putin. It’s time to level up the battle space. Plans could be finalized as early as this week.

Are #trekkies aware of the #logs being posted to Instagram by the #StarTrekProdigy writers? Recorded by #mulgrew herself, these #Janeway monologues provide context and insight to the show (including some answers to questions like "how did the kazon travel all over the Quadrant and galaxy to get #theUnwanted?

Here's last weeks:

https://www.instagram.com/reel/Cl1D3K0BrNR/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=

@GoodAaron posted this week's log today! It's different than the others...

His days as a graffiti artist were coming to an end.

He could see the writing on the wall.

3rd handout: Some evidence-based strategies for improving #StudentSuccess & #Equity in your courses
https://bit.ly/studentsuccess22
including some Canvas activities you can import into your course, such as transparent assignments, values affirmation, social belonging, stress reappraisal, mindfulness, midterm student feedback, etc.
https://canvas.instructure.com/courses/3168265 #CollegeSuccess #Teaching #EvidenceBasedTeaching

⚡️ The Royal Marines have taken part in covert operations in Ukraine, a senior general Robert Magowan has admitted for the first time. #RussiaUkraineWar

https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/royal-marines-deployed-on-high-risk-covert-operations-in-ukraine-r7b50gv3p

[candy store]
ME: I'd like to return this Tic Tac.
CLERK: It looks partially eaten.
ME: It's still in...
CLERK: Don't
ME: ...mint condition.

The U.S. Department of Justice subpoenas election officials in three more states — Georgia, Nevada and New Mexico — in the investigation into former President Donald Trump’s efforts to overturn the 2020 presidential election.
https://www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/doj-subpoenas-election-officials-in-three-more-states/

Handout: Open Educational Resources & Open Pedagogy https://bit.ly/oer2023
Links to resources on the basics of finding, using, and authoring #OER resources, textbooks, etc., including info on student-generated resources (#OpenPedagogy).
I'll add a 2nd page to the handout in the coming weeks w/resources on #H5P & #Pressbooks in preparation for a workshop.

Handout: Spot checking a course for quality https://bit.ly/spotcheckcourse
Online courses often have to meet quality standards such as #QualityMatters. It's a very time intensive process. The checklist above is a guide for quickly pre-reviewing a #CanvasLMS course for any big or easily fixable issues before it is submitted for peer review - things like accessibility, course navigation & organization, learning objectives, etc. #OnlineTeaching #InstructionalDesign

This is massive step in the quest to unleash an infinite source of clean energy that could help end global dependence on fossil fuels #cnn

https://www.cnn.com/us/live-news/nuclear-fusion-reaction-us-announcement-12-13-22/index.html

John’s first floor renovation is going great.

The second floor is another story.

Welcome to your 40s, the kids finally let you sleep in but your bladder won't allow it.

The Department of Veterans Affairs Starts Early Review of Claims for Veterans With Terminal Illnesses Under the PACT Act

The VA announced that it would move up processing for dying veterans immediately.

In addition to terminally ill veterans, anyone with cancer; experiencing homelessness; older than 85; experiencing financial hardship; or a Medal of Honor or Purple Heart recipient will have processing priority.

#PACTAct #Veterans #VeteranBenefits

https://www.military.com/daily-news/2022/12/12/va-starts-early-review-of-claims-veterans-terminal-illnesses-under-pact-act.html

"The only thing flat-earthers have to fear is sphere itself."

For the past fourteen years, I’ve published a post sharing an annual list of educators’ choices for the best ed-related books they have read during the year. What’s your choice & why did you like it so much? #edutooter #edutooters

Gene editing technology for treatment-resistant cancer could be a 'scientific layup' to treat other diseases - For the first time, a new gene editing technology called base editing was used to modify immune cells and successfully treat a teen with treatment-resistant leukemia. A month afterward, 13-year-old Alyssa was in remission, and she continues to do well several months later. #cnn

https://www.cnn.com/2022/12/12/health/base-editing-cancer-treatment/index.html