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Understand words for technology via analogies instead of definitions

4/26/2017

"Sideways dictionary –
it's like a dictionary, but using analogies instead of definitions. Use it as a tool for finding and sharing helpful analogies to explain technology. Because if everyone understands technology better, we can make technology work better for everyone."

Sideways link

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How to pronounce the word "water"

4/18/2017

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One of my students told me that flight attendants never understand his request for water, even when he repeats the word a few times. Here is a handy site to help you learn to pronounce those tricky words. You can even choose the accent you want to emulate – British, US, Australian, Irish, Canadian and more.

Pronunciation: water

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Shaking up the dinosaur family tree

4/4/2017

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When was the last time you thought about dinosaurs? There were more than 1,000 species dating from between 200 million and 66 million years ago. Dinosaurs became the dominant terrestrial species after the first date, and perished, all save the lineage leading to birds, at the second, according to this article. Here's a chance to catch up on the latest news and theories on dinosaurs and their evolution, with loads of related coverage just a click away.

NYTimes article and more links

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Understand words for technology via analogies instead of definitions

How to pronounce the word "water"

Shaking up the dinosaur family tree

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Understand words for technology via analogies instead of definitions

How to pronounce the word "water"

﻿Shaking up the dinosaur family tree

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