My kids all have Google Home units in their rooms, which they use to play music, listen to podcasts, and set alarms and timers. Although Google is decent at returning song requests, it struggles with podcasts, let alone specific episodes. A typical interaction goes something like this: My six year-old daughter: “Hey Google, play the … Continue reading No Screen, No Apps, No Problem: A Millennial Parent’s Nostalgia
This past year, I doubled the number of books that I read. In 2023, I read 22 books. In 2024, I polished off 45. I didn’t have any more hours in my day than I did last year, and, in fact, thing were busier: Work was more intense, I ran a lot more races, and … Continue reading The Minutes in Each Hour
Two days ago, I hit the 200-day mark in my journaling app, Day One. This number isn’t particularly impressive in and of itself – it’s only seven months worth of writing, and there are plenty of people who’ve written for far, far longer – but it is nice to have a record of consistency. I … Continue reading Journaling
The New York Times featured an article today discussing recent back and forth over computer graded essays. There seem to be many critics: “Let’s face the realities of automatic essay scoring,” the group’s statement reads in part. “Computers cannot ‘read.’ They cannot measure the essentials of effective written communication: accuracy, reasoning, adequacy of evidence, good … Continue reading Claims About Computer Graded Essays
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