"I No Longer Grade My Students" Work -- And I Wish I Had Stopped Sooner"
"I've been teaching college English for more than 30 years," writes Elisabeth Gruner, a professor of English at the University of Richmond. "Four years ago, I stopped putting grades on written work, and it has transformed my teaching and my students'.....»»
Pebblebee’s New Universal Item Trackers Work on Either Google or Apple Find My Networks
When Google launched its new Find My Device network earlier this year, Pebblebee was one of the first companies to launch a series of item trackers that worked with it. There was an issue with them, though – that first batch of trackers only w.....»»
Tip: You Can Change Pixel Buds Settings on Windows, Mac
Owning a pair of high-end earbuds in today’s world means you likely connect them to your phone and computer either simultaneously or with quick switching as you need it. That double device access allows you to jump from work life to phone life.....»»
Faulty Samsung update leaves owners of bricked Galaxy phones with few options
"I just really, really want my photos." Samsung issued a software update on October 2 that bricked some older Galaxy smartphones. While Samsung has stopped the update from rollin.....»»
Soon YouTube Shorts will no longer be short
YouTube has announced a change to YouTube Shorts where they plan to increase the maximum length per clip up to three minutes. The post Soon YouTube Shorts will no longer be short appeared first on Phandroid. In this day and age where we wa.....»»
Scientists develop novel method for strengthening PVC products
Researchers have developed a way to make one type of plastic material more durable and less likely to shed dangerous microplastics. Their study has identified a secure way to attach chemical additives to polyvinyl chloride (PVC). The work is publishe.....»»
Ants learned to farm fungi during a mass extinction
Ants learned to work with fungi back in a world where only fungi could thrive. We tend to think of agriculture as a human innovation. But insects beat us to it by millions of year.....»»
Avatar: The Last Airbender series to get its ‘biggest video game’ yet
Paramount and Saber Interactive have teamed up to work on an AAA RPG set in the Avatar universe with a whole new story and Avatar......»»
"Tough and uncompromising" training capable of transforming social work culture
Described as "tough and uncompromising", Grit Breakthrough Programs uses intensive group workshops and individual coaching to challenge assumptions, attitudes, and expectations, with the aim of helping participants break through self-imposed limitati.....»»
Economists recognized early on in the pandemic that working from home is here to stay
When Amazon told staffers last month to come back to the office five days a week, many observers reacted as if an earthquake struck the post-pandemic world of work. To Stanford economist Nicholas Bloom, the news barely registered......»»
Return-to-office mandates may not be the solution to downtown struggles that Canadian cities are banking on
In recent months, many Canadian employers in both the public and private sectors have implemented return-to-office mandates, requiring workers that transitioned to remote or hybrid work during the COVID-19 pandemic to work in-person again......»»
Plants have a backup plan to pass down accurate chromosome copies
Tending a garden is hard work. Imagine it from the plants' perspective. Each relies on fine-tuned genetic processes to pass down accurate copies of chromosomes to future generations. These processes sometimes involve billions of moving parts. Even th.....»»
Decolonizing the curriculum hasn"t closed the gap between Black and white students in the UK: Here"s what might work
Students at UK universities are less likely to get a top degree—a first or 2:1—if they are from an ethnic minority......»»
Spotify introduces new Offline Backup playlist feature
It looks like Spotify has decided to roll out a new feature for Premium users called Offline Backup that will work without the internet. The post Spotify introduces new Offline Backup playlist feature appeared first on Phandroid. One of th.....»»
Best Buy is selling a great Lenovo student laptop for just $330 right now
There's a huge $220 off the Lenovo Flex 5i at Best Buy. It's the ideal touchscreen 2-in-1 laptop for students on a tight budget. Here's what to expect......»»
Meta smart glasses can be used to dox anyone in seconds, study finds
Linking Meta smart glasses to a face search engine can ID strangers in a glance. Two Harvard students recently revealed that it's possible to combine Meta smart glasses with face.....»»
Attackers exploit critical Zimbra vulnerability using cc’d email addresses
When successful, attacks install a backdoor. Getting it to work reliably is another matter. Attackers are actively exploiting a critical vulnerability in mail servers sold by Zimb.....»»
AI-generated college admissions essays tend to sound male and privileged, study finds
In an examination of thousands of human-written college admissions essays and those generated by AI, researchers found that the AI-generated essays are most similar to essays authored by students who are males, with higher socioeconomic status and hi.....»»
Study highlights managers" role in telework success
Amazon has announced that it will end remote work for its office staff starting in January 2025. A decision that seems to go against the current, as the increasing pace of digitalization since the recent pandemic has marked a turning point for telewo.....»»
Survey reports on Jewish students" experiences at US colleges
The percentage of Jewish students on U.S. college campuses who said their Jewish identity was very important to them increased significantly from 2022 to 2024, according to a new study by a Tufts political scientist. An increasing number of students.....»»
The best way to watch free OTA TV is finally on Apple TV
Apple TV is the best streaming device you can buy, and Tablo is the best way to watch free, over-the-air TV. And now the two devices finally work together......»»