Tag Archives: Blount Library

Celebrating libraries

Posted on April 6, 2021 by Don Watkins

This week is National Library Week in the United States. Yesterday I visited one of our local public libraries and borrowed a book. Visiting libraries has always been a religious experience for me. I grew up next to the Arcade … Continue reading →

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Does cost really matter?

Posted on November 6, 2013 by Don Watkins

Earlier today I read a tweet from Phil Shapiro that suggested that the massive iPad initiative in Los Angeles Schools was in trouble. I did some “googling” and it does seem that the project is over budget. According to what … Continue reading →

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Teaching the Senior Class

Posted on October 31, 2013 by Don Watkins

Last night I taught a small group of seniors. They were an attentive lot and they were my first students this fall. The topic was “Beginner Computer Basics.” You may have guessed by now that these seniors were not seventeen … Continue reading →

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