Muscianship at work?
What can I do when I am away from my instruments to be a better musician? In the course of my work day, I end up with free time. I am looking for suggestions on how I can improve my musicianship when I...
View ArticleLooking for resources on technology in engineering and education
School me in engineering technology, engineering education, or just technology in education generally. Books, articles, blogs, and any other info is appreciated. I just accepted a technical position at...
View ArticleReplace my Franklin Covey planner with my iPad/iPod/Mac.
How have you replaced your Franklin Covey planner with your iPhone, iPad, and Mac? I loved my paper Franklin Planner, but I don't want to carry one again. I have an iPad, an iPhone, and a Mac. How can...
View ArticleOnline doctoral programs?
Are there any accredited, credible, online doctoral programs? I have seen different MBA and other masters level programs. Are there any credible (as in someone from the field wouldn't laugh...
View ArticleAre magazines worth it?
Is it worth it to subscribe to magazines anymore? With the amount of content available on the web, do you find that your magazine subscriptions are worth having? I have been thinking about subscribing...
View ArticleVegetable Beef Soup Recipes
What is your favorite recipe for vegetable beef Soup? It is cold. I would like to make vegetable beef soup and I don't have a great recipe handy. What are your favorites? I am thinking something...
View ArticleMake my iMac and display equal height
I need to make my 27" Apple Cinema Display the same height as my 27" iMac. Where can I get a stand to make this happen? I am lucky enough at work to have a 27" iMac and a 27" Cinema Display. In a very...
View ArticleHelp me build the best computer lab possible!
I have the opportunity to build a state of the art academic computer lab. If you were one of our students, what would you want in the lab? I have been asked to build a state of the art computer lab for...
View ArticleShort bursts of productivity
I am looking for ways to be more productive with short blocks of time. What do you do when you have 5-10 minutes to kill while waiting on something? I have developed a bad habit of randomly web surfing...
View ArticleI should make a note of this.
Please help me improve my note-taking. What are your tips, tricks, or rules for taking notes? I would like to improve my note-taking abilities. I have never been all that good at taking notes, no...
View ArticleGetting work done in short periods of time
I have a difficult time starting or working on something when I only have a short period of time. What tips do you have to overcome this? I have a difficult time starting or working on something when I...
View ArticlePlease recommend a workflow for recording interviews.
I need to record one-on-one interviews for a few of my methods classes and potentially, more research in the future. Please suggest equipment and/or software to make this as easy as possible. I need to...
View ArticleRecording video to PC
I have a PC that has a very nice external camera connected to it that I use for lecture capture, but I need software with more capabilities. Details inside. The lecture capture software is great for...
View ArticleWho is C.R. Lawton?
I was searching for a quote when I came across this one by someone named C.R. Lawton. Who is he? Forgive me if I should know who he is. Google has turned up several nice Hondas on Lawton's Craiglist,...
View ArticleBoardwalk Empire Finale?
I have a question about one scene in the series finale of Boardwalk Empire. Question and spoilers inside. Last night as Nucky was walking to visit Eli, he met a "genie on the boardwalk." When the scene...
View ArticleSongs with strong vocals and minimal accompaniment
Please suggest songs featuring a strong vocalist and minimal accompaniment. I heard Adele's "Someone Like You" for the first time this week and have fallen in love with it (timely, I know). My...
View ArticleTV shows while the kids get their iPads
I need a few good TV shows to watch while the kids are watching their iPads. More details inside. My children get a short amount of time to play with/watch things on their iPad in the evenings. I'm...
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