017 – Words We Should Stop Using

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In Episode 17 of the EdTech TV Podcast Brent discusses words we should remove from our vocabulary in order to communicate with our students and colleagues more effectively. Brent also takes a look at Clarisketch for Android devices.

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Words we should stop using

This episode’s topic was partly inspired by:

Ellen Petry Leanse (@chep2m) and her article:

https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/just-say-ellen-petry-leanse

It was also inspired by this critique from Philip Corbett at the New York Times.

And of course this guy:

Clarisketch

Clarisketch is a great app for Android devices that lets you annotate and record over a picture you take. It’s an excellent way to share out information quickly. You can learn more at clarisketch.com or at the EdTech.tv post here:

Clarisketch on EdTech.tv

Non-Tech Rec

If you’re using a standing desk, you may find that you start to get a little weary after a few hours. I was very happy to make the transition to a standing desk, but still wanted a way to give my feet and legs a rest. I was very happy to find the Mogo portable seat by Focal Upright.

This is a great way to keep on your feet without all the stress that comes from standing for hours at a time.

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