I have been multitasking like crazy this week. I wonder what is happening to my poor brain as I read essays, stop to do something else, go out for a fast walk, eat breakfast, read my email, pay bills, and go back to grading projects. I can see how one is tempted to slow down as one ages, but I must fight that feeling. I sincerely believe that slowing down can be detrimental to one's cognitive abilities. In order to ward off old age, I feel it is very important to be surrounded by young, inquisitive minds. They have a fresh outlook on the world that can help their seniors recapture lost insights and see what's hidden in plain sight.
I have just finished reading the section on technology in the Chronicle of Higher Education. I will share this with my class on Monday. Some of these professors are amazing! Where do they get the energy to do 10 things at the same time?
Here is a wonderful video clip that helps us understand how social cues in the brain help us read others. This is indeed our most precious possession: http://bcove.me/2bsy4blh
I am going to continue blogging about iPads throughout the summer because I plan to start another project in the fall.
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