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My History on Hubpages and Squidoo
Yearly Diary of My Squidoo Journey
Each year around October 10, my anniversary of joining Squidoo, I have written a year in the time on Squidoo in the SquidU forums. I do this to mark the passage of time, and jot down a few stats to see how I am progressing and to make a few notes as to what has happened over the previous year.
In 2013, I decided to make a lens and move all of the past ramblings from their SquidU posts to this page. Since I don't know what is going to happen to Squidu in the future, it seems a prudent move.
From a lens called "Squidoo History" written by lensmaster targ8, I found this bit of trivia. Squidoo.com was first used as bulletin board in 2001. The URL expired, and in October 2005 Seth Godin started Squidoo.com which you can see the humble beginnings on the wayback machine here.
I didn't start an account until almost 3 years later in 2008, when I stumbled across it looking at some blogs and friend of mine, lensmaster Coach Brown told me about it. Unfortunately, Coach Brown isn't on Squidoo anymore, but I thank him every time I see him.
I'm going to work this article like a blog, with the most recent entries at the top. You'll probably only see an entry about once per year, as I will be spending most of my time creating new articles and diversifying into websites and things.
Images of past lenses prior to 2011 are from the Wayback Machine archives. Images after 2011 are Print Screens of the actual lens.
Lens image courtesy of Greekgeek and her wonderful Squidoo Graphics.
What a Squidoo Lens looked like in October 2013
Year 5: Ending October 10, 2013
My fifth year on Squidoo started off with a bang. Squidoo, not learning from their past, decided to do a major lens release on their 7th anniversary of coming out of beta on December 7, 2012. After 7 years, you would think HQ would have learned not to do a major release during the time of year that brings in the most revenue. Hopefully in future years the September to December preriods will be off limits to these type of releases. The Responsive Release was inevitable and positions Squidoo for when mobile devices have more view than computers.
Two new magazines have been created, Celebrate and Cozy. Celebrate is supposed to be all year wrong, but as of December only includes Christmas categories. Cozy is geared towards home and home improvement type categories. I still don't like the magazines as I've never seen my lenses benefit from being in them.
I reached three major goals before December 2012, or maybe because of December 2012 this year. For the first time I had a lens, Squidoo Trophys, reach 1,000 likes. The other two milestones were a measure of sales, I topped the average $3.00 per lens mark on pending sales, and almost at the same time $1,000 in pending sales. My 2013 goal will be $4.00 per lens average and $1,500 in pending sales.
In February 2013, HQ started the Imminent contest which ended in December 2013. HQ also changed the Amazon module, so that you could no longer use a search term to display products. You now have to select on the products on your lens.
In March 2013, HQ changed their Squidlike policy to only allow 20 squidlikes per IP address Soon after, they changed there Squid Angel policy to only allow any one lens to have a total of 5 blessings at a time and to limit the number of blessings that can be given out per day to 5.
Also in March 2013, HQ implemented a new improved filter to help get rid of the spammy lenses that have been proliferating on Squidoo. This is in response to less traffic coming from Google since November 2012. This latest filter was implemented by all lenses being scanned and giving non-giant lensmasters a week to fix their lenses and giants two weeks. After the 7 days for non-giants had passed, it seemed about 50,000 lenses were cleared. Still waiting to see the after affects of the giant lenses.
Shortly after the blessings were limited to 5 per day, the angel program was retired.
Over the summer, a new lens editor was released, and at the same time many of the rarely used and non working modules were removed.
This year was also a year of turmoil as many high profile lensmasters were hit by the new filters put in place or decided to move elsewhere. These included JeffryV, Tipi, LakeErieArtists, SandyPeaks, to name a few.
In the fall, Squidoo released its product type lens. This provided a way to do a simple 200 word lens about a single product from amazon. The jury is still out on these type of lenses, but one thing we do know is they don't have ads on them so they won't be participating in the ad profits.
Some stats at the end of year 5. Still level 80, 295,000 points, 237 featured lenses.
What a Squidoo Lens Looked Like in October 2012
Year 4: Ending October 10, 2012
Here it is my fourth year completed and I still find myself logging in everyday to check sales and lensrank. I'm not creating as many lenses as I have in years past, my "featured" lens count currently sits at 226 with many more in WIP status. I topped 11,000 weekly visitors recently. I have 29 trophies, soon to be 30, I have reached level 80 and currently have over 183,000 points. I became an angel this year when they were looking for neighborhood angels. Now anyone can apply to be an angel and give a blessing. And, I finally updated my profile picture from that weird blue mountain range which was an example picture from the windows operating system to an actual picture of me.
What happened in Squidooland over the last year. I think the biggest news of the year was Megan Casey leaving Squidoo, we'll definitely miss Megan and can't wait to see where on the internet she pops up next. Squidu was shut down and Squidoo started their own forum again at hq.squidoo.com. The Zazzle module was retired. Flickr decided to sever ties with Squidoo which caused the Flickr module to be retired. Pinterest became another social site which wasn't without its controversy. The website Squidtools was created by lensmaster A3Labs as a way to replicate the featured lenses module which also allows Google to see these lenses. Squidoo has another competitor, Zujava, which became another place to write online similar to Squidoo and Wizzley. My Squidoo trophy lens currently contains 124 trophies.
Squidoo continued creating magazines, which is a group of related lenses that a Squidoo employee groups together and cultivates that particular theme. Current magazines include Good Veg, So Crafty, Hot Apps, and Up Market. A new magazine is currently being promoted called Gift Guide which will replace the Happy Halloween, Happy Thanksgiving, and Happy Snowman magazines. I believe all previous "front doors" have been taken down with the latest casualty being SquidBoo.
Two of my children have started working on lenses on Squidoo. Its interesting watching their journey and the questions they ask. I also started a website in September 2012, not quite a successful website as of yet, but I've finished the format and continue to work on the content side. I couldn't have started a website without everything I learned on Squidoo and with all the helpful lensmasters.
Predictions sure to go wrong: This will be the year, Squidoo expands the number of lenses that receive a tier payout as most "featured" lenses are receiving at least 1 visit per week. Squidoo will expand the tier payouts to include all 400,000 "featured" lenses.
Year 3: October 10, 2011
Today completes my third year on Squidoo I made a similar Squidu post after my second year. Today, I feel confident in what I know about Squidoo and the web in general. I didn't feel that way at the end of my second year. Get ready for another long post on what I have done over the last year, what has changed, predictions, and a little advice for newbies.
In the last year I have created / bought 79 lenses to increase my featured lens count from 131 to 210. The create number may be higher, but with the new 400,000 limit on featured lenses, I have a few under that mark. I have received three purple stars this year bringing my total to 6, and I have also added SquidAngel to my resume. I topped 8000 weekly visits for the first time this month (compared to last year when I had just topped 5000 weekly visits for the first time). I still don't have a Top 100 lens, although my top lens recently reached a lensrank of 103, so close, maybe next year. I have 22 trophies, it should be 23 soon, but I haven't received my 3 year birthday cake trophy yet. I am at level 69 and I have 85,739 points, which I plan on trading in when I reach 200,000 points (chuckles and snorts).
This year I created a lot of sales lenses around a lot of my niches. It seemed to be the natural progression as I am finding it harder to find things to truly write about after three years. I dabbled with buying lenses and looking for lensmasters giving away lenses (not sure why they do this), in either case I only pick up lenses in my niche.
Last year I predicted Tier payouts would double, and they did, although the number of lenses didn't increase. No one has 2,000 lenses on one account, however, there is an account (controlled by hq) that has the 2,000 lens trophy. Levels stopped at 80, so my prediction for someone reaching level 150 didn't come true. I predicted there would be 100 trophies, and currently I have seen or there have been announced 91.
Over the last 12 months we have seen the removal of fans, lensroll, many front pages have been closed, the backlinking of lenses has been removed from the Featured lens module and the My Lenses module, most of which probably were a result of Google's Panda update. We have seen HQ pull out of the Squidu forums and create their own site to deliver messages to lensmasters. We have seen the birth of a new website similar to Squidoo, Wizzley which was created by lensmaster ChefKeem among others. HQ has started creating magazines to promote lenses, currently 2 with GoodVeg and the Happy pages. The number of SquidAngels has increased from a handful to a lot, not sure of the count today. Lots of layout changes from a lens standpoint and from the dashboard. Let's not forget about the new categories, sub categories, and sub sub categories. An increase in the automation of a quality checker and a quality check within edit mode, along with lenses with a lensrank of 400,000 or higher going into WIP status. I probably missed something here, and will edit this post if I remember anything else.
Predictions for next year, Tier payouts will double again (you have to go with what has worked in the past), 125 trophies, and 10 magazines. I am hoping by this time next year I will have a successful website. I predict HQ will do things that will confound us this year, although, there isn't much else they can take away.
For newbies, the mantra is always the same, learn about keyword research, SEO, and backlinking. These are the things that will get your lenses found in the search engines and make you sales. Lensmasters won't buy from your lenses since they could buy from their own. Find a few blogs to follow on these subjects, there are many out there and I use a combination of lensmaster blogs like Spirituality, AJ2008, Greekgeek, and ThrivingMom (Typically, I would link to these blogs in the post, but recently had my hand slapped. I have a lens with these blogs which you can find in my signature). I also use to follow SquidooGirl, but she has recently repurposed her blog. You should also find SEO blogs that are outside of the Squidoo arena, I know a lot of lensmasters follow Google's Matt Cutts, I love the SEOMOZ blog and look forward to Whiteboard Friday every week.
Here's to a great holiday selling season and may your ventures turn out to be as successful as you want them to be.
What a Lens Looked Like October 2010 - post Monster release
Year 2: 10/10/10
The following post was published on Squidu, October 9, 2010.
10/10/10 is my 2nd anniversary on Squidoo, and it happens that I waited to make my 500th Squidu post on this day. Here's a recap of my first 2 years and some predictions for the next year.
My Vitals over 2 years: 131 lenses, almost $1000.00 earned over the two years, 3 LOTD Lenses, 2 Purple Star Lenses, Giant 100 Member, 500 Squidu Posts, 151 fans, Factor Y member, Monster Beta Tester, Level 46, 8 trophies, and topped 5000 total visits for the first time this month (compared to thirteen months ago when I had half the lenses and topped 1000 total visits for the first time).
My Nevers: Never had a Top 100 lens (ironic since I have a lens named, How to make a top 100 lens), never been an Angel, never added a charity, and I've never been bored with Squidoo.
About me and my Lenses: I create a lens (I don't call it writing) about whatever moves me that day or about things I've thought could drive traffic and maybe sales. My best performing lenses are about those things that I do with my kids (Reading Books, Cub Scouts, PTA, Fundraising) or something I'm interested in (Golf, Sports, Country Music, Squidoo). The lenses I like the most are when I put pictures of my kids in a lens after a Family Vacation or a Cub Scout Hike. Scrolling through my list of lenses, you never know what you are going to find: Video Games, Legos, Hometowns, High Schools, TV Shows, Colleges, Politics, Coin Collecting, and Chocolate Candy. I keep trying different things to see if I can catch lightning in a bottle, and always quickly realize, it takes a lot of work to get a niche going.
About Squidoo: Squidoo has allowed me to explore the internet in a way I didn't before, it allowed me to create instead of just consuming pages. I learned how to create a blog (I have two), I am learning about affiliate programs, and I learned how to start generating an income out of a simple talent like putting a web page together. For the small team that runs Squidoo, they do a great job.
Squidoo's Biggest Add in Two Years: The Monster release with Squidoo trophies, a close second are the clubs. The difference between SquidPets and SquidBoo seem minimal, however I like the SquidBoo HQ page a lot better.
Squidoo's Biggest Takeaway in Two Years: Removing Groups. Groups was a great way for lensmasters to interact. The Monster release has added back the interactions between the lensmasters.
My Biggest Squidu Pet Peeve: Complaints about the way Squidoo works.
My Biggest Squidoo Pet Peeve: The weight given to the freshness of a lens. (So much for my biggest Squidu Pet Peeve)
My Advice for Newbies: Try it! If you have an idea for a lens, try it. If you don't know how a module works, try it. If you've never posted on Squidu, Try It! If you haven't started a blog, Try It! If it doesn't work, chalk it up to experience and try something else.
My Predictions for Oct. 2011 sure to be wrong: Tier payouts will double. The number in each tier will be increased. There will be 100 Squidoo Trophies.
Someone will reach level 150. The most number of lenses in a single account will be 2000.
What a Squidoo Lens Looked like in June 2010 - Pre Monster Release
What a Squidoo Lens Looked Like in February 2009
What do you remember about Hubpages or Squidoo from years past?
This is a very informative lens for those of us coming up behind you.
I've been active for a few months. Still getting the hang of it. I see it's harder to get past level 50. 49 to 50 was 1,000 pts while level 50 to 51 tales 4,000 pts. I'm working on back-links now.
Thank you for sharing.
I have been on squidoo for almost 3 years. However, I haven't been very active until recently.
Looks like you are doing a great job of keeping track of all the changes. Congratulations on your 4th year anniversary and best wishes for another year!
Congratulations on your 4 years! It looks like you have been here for one more month than me. :) Great job!
Thanks for sharing your History on Squidoo, it has been a long road and a rewarding one too.
Wow, so cool you kept snapshots. Might do that just for my lenses as I'm new to see how they progress and change, who knows, maybe they'll be in 3D or something in years to come. Great idea!
Congrats on 4 years...here is to 4 more!
What a cool idea! Love seeing this recap and snapshot. Thank you.


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Thursday, March 06, 2008
21st Century Teachers & "Technological Literacy" (or as I would prefer it - "Technological Fluency")
My stand on all of this is pretty categorical, and obvious, but I see a link - and perhaps it's only a tangential one - to this issue of technological (or digital) "literacy", (as opposed to "digital fluency"), and fundamental questions that are being raised even today about the role of technology in improving education!
I have long maintained that digital "fluency" is what is needed for teachers to use technology meaningfully and effectively in the classroom. While digital "literacy" is a necessary step on the road to digital "fluency", mere"literacy" will never cut it, if the goal is to leverage new technologies meaningfully for better learning.
Here's what I mean by "digital fluency" and why questions about technology's impact in learning will continue to be raised if teachers who are trying to integrate technology in education are simply digitally "literate" (lifted from my response to the 2 aforementioned questions) -
"Just as fluency with a language takes one beyond mere literacy and helps one understand the nuances of a language, digital fluency also helps one handle the unexpected when it comes to technology – which, as it turns out, is quite often the case. This does not mean that teachers need to be trained computer professionals. It does mean, however, that teachers should move beyond viewing the computer or any other piece of hardware as a mysterious object that only the very exalted can handle. They should be able to playfully explore a piece of technology (be it a digital camera or a new piece of software) without fear or intimidation. Unless they achieve this comfort level with technology, they will constantly be faced with situations where they have to abort a technology-based lesson due to a problem that they could have handled with some fearless 'poking around'.
Mere digital literacy will also keep teachers from moving beyond naive (or even gimmicky) uses of technology in their classrooms - (powerpoint presentations, superficial use of the Internet for topical research and such). In today's networked world, digital fluency also means teachers harness the power of technology (the internet in particular) for communications and collaboration through the many, varied, mostly free tools of the new web (blogs, wikis, podcasts, in addition to good ole' email and e-groups).
A good teacher who is also technologically savvy will know when good old fashioned teaching techniques will work, and when a tech tool will serve the teaching and learning process better. She will always use technology as a means to an end, and not and end in itself. She will appreciate the value that pedagogies like Waldorf bring to a learning environment, but she will also be aware of tools like Scratch that aid problem-solving, creativity and collaboration and sharing.
It is not necessary to use every new tool out there, and not all the time either. A technologically "fluent" teacher will be able to strike the balance and mix it up and design the learning experiences effectively with appropriate technology tools, or without any technology tool at all, depending on the particular learning situation and need. I doubt that a teacher who is only digitally "literate" will be able to do that. Unfortunately, a large percentage of the teachers who use technology in their classrooms, probably all over the world, fall in the latter category.
I believe that that is a big reason why questions are still being raised about whether technology can truly impact learning!"
8 comments:
- Shuchi Grover said...
[Posted by Joe Mackley]
I like the phrase "comfort level" you used. I think it's the best working definition for what we are after in staff development for instructional technologies. The are two challenges: 1. How do you make that change for large groups of teachers, and 2. how do you know when you've made it?
Let's start with #2. I've been responsible for evaluating this effort in various settings for nineteen years (no time to complain, just goals to meet. :) We've used survey data: "Ahem... do you feel comfortable with the technology? Circle 1, not comfortable, 2, somewhat comfortable," etc. (You can see the weakness of that, but it is of some use, because perceptions do matter.) We also used log files (to see who used the technology when for how often, etc.) We've gotten a little better at it in the last few years. One of the pieces we check for today is the quality and variety of student work. We are looking to see the students creating more diverse work in a variety of media, including electronic media. We are also looking for increased variety in types of communication used in the context of learning. For instance, Last week I had an English teacher that worked with some 15 year-olds on a book set in Iran. Our office hooked her up with EPals, and she went through considerable hassle registering her students to exchange emails. She also asked about a live teleconference, which we are trying to put together for her. I would say she had that "comfort level" we are looking for, so I made a note of that. These notes (compiled in a wiki) form a kind of "action research" which tells us we are on the right track. My point is you have to be able to measure the change somehow, if you are being paid to bring it about.
Now back to # 1. This blog thread has identified the problem, (though it hasn't said what percentage of teachers have these undesirable characteristics) and let's assume we have a way to measure success if we try to address it. Now, what are the best leverage points in the system for bringing about the goal?
In 1993, the "comfort level" challenge was getting 100% of the teaching staff simply to use the computer: turn it on, create/save a file, etc. I am very proud of the success we had at that time, which we achieved primarily in three ways: 1. install newer, more reliable computers, (one for each teacher) along with a support staff ($) 2. Install an easy-to-use kind of email 3. Get the principals to use it for announcements and daily communication with staff.
I say this to emphasize the fact that neither 1,2 or 3 above was a "training" or "workshop" or "staff development" piece. Those were held, but they were incidental. I believe we have to work systemically to address the changes we want to bring about.
For the challenges of today, we need to create a system in which the path of least resistance is to develop that comfort level with the new technologies. How do we make it so the desired behavior is simply an indispensable component of the way school works, rather than "some new thing they are pressuring us to do?" What kind of goal setting would establish this path? Where are the leverage points?
A Principal or Headmaster's blog, or a school vision wiki?
A curriculum mapping tool (interactive, with a global lesson pool, comments, ratings, etc.) to replace the teachers' planning books?
Changing teachers isn't easy. It certainly takes more than workshops, and identifying "bad" or undesirable practice is really beside the point. How are you all evaluating this outcome, and what is working best?
- Sun Mar 09, 09:18:00 PM PDT
- Shuchi Grover said...
Joe, let me preface my response by saying that I realize that changing teachers is not easy, and old ways of doing things are entrenched in the teaching practice of most teachers. I confess that I don't have all the answers (none of us do!), especially to the more nitty-gritty questions you raise, but here are some ideas.
I think you already have some answers in your comment - (1) Identifying that path of least resistance (2) Blogs and wikis all over the place - yes, a school head's blog will go a long way in helping change school culture, and wikis/collaborative googledocs/spreadsheets for all kinds of planning (3) It takes more than workshops - yes, I think the very nature of staff P.D. needs to change.
Clearly that teacher you describe set out on a path of using technology that is not easy to implement. There are too many dependencies - not just technology but distance as well. Getting something going with a school halfway across the earth is an idea, that has, in my view, too many moving parts, and hence, too many spots where things could go wrong! A live teleconference, too, can trip the most tech savvy teacher sometimes! Contrast these with a class teacher setting up a class blog or wiki with the help of the tech. integration specialist in the school. Blogs and wikis can work just as well to bring together classrooms from around the world.
Staff Development. I have, over the last couple of years, set up group blogs for the teachers who I have trained - and part of the workshop has always entailed responding to readings and discussion prompts on the group blog. It does not matter what the topic of discussion is or what the workshop is about (i.e. it need not be a workshop on "web 2.0 tools for teaching"- it could be assessments, MI, differentiated instruction - whatever. Get those teachers onto a blog every opportunity you get. Several of them warm up to the idea and get comfortable with the dynamics of setting up a blog, sharing their ideas, commenting on others' - blogging in general.
I think those surveys you mention are weak indicators, at best. Student work and products of learning - digital artifacts such as podcasts, blogs, wikis, movies, and what have you, are great, not just for assessing student learning but assessing the teacher's "comfort level" with leveraging these new technologies to transform teaching and learning in the classroom.
With any luck, we'll make every classroom and school a global publishing house!
- Sun Mar 09, 09:19:00 PM PDT
- Nancy Flanagan said...
"setting up a blog or wiki with the help of the tech integration specialist..."
"changing teachers is not easy"
Are you really thinking that most schools have a tech specialist on staff, to assist with this collaborative learning? And--are you assuming that the tech person is not only competent and right-thinking, but also has time to do something besides an endless round of fixing machines? And--can we agree, please, that teachers are independently functioning adults who will change themselves, when they understand the need to and are treated with professional respect?
We can argue about the glossary (literacy vs. fluency) ad nauseum, but most teachers have built their own technology tool kits piece by piece, when the new technological solution to the old technique or product is clearly the better path. Most teachers also have some experience with technology "solutions" being less effective and more time-consuming, not to mention worrisome or more glitz than substance.
Teachers face plenty of undeserved scorn today, for being no more or less technologically savvy than the rest of the adult world. When we're labeling teachers' reluctance to abandon strategies that are working for them as "undesirable characteristics" there's a whiff of superiority that makes me uncomfortable. Or perhaps I should say illiterate? non-fluent?
- Sun Mar 16, 04:18:00 PM PDT
- Shuchi Grover said...
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- Sun Mar 16, 10:47:00 PM PDT
- Shuchi Grover said...
o be honest, I can sense a lot of (misplaced) ire and dare I say, undeserved scorn. You have probably met too many people towards whom such a response would be justified. I beg to not be counted among them. Our views and opinions are obviously shaped by our experiences.
Also, I will not comment on the "undesirable characteristics" bit, or for that matter, anything that I have not said. Your comment is in response to 2 people's comments here (Joe Makley's and mine)...I will respond to only what I have said.
You are obviously privileged to have come across teachers who have "built their own technology tool kits piece by piece, when the new technological solution to the old technique or product is clearly the better path". In my experience, while I have had the pleasure of working with some teachers who have embraced technology where and when it has made sense, I have also come across very many who have appreciated the benefit of a technology tool but not made the extra effort to integrate it in their teaching.
I am an educational technologist who has worked alongside many teachers at various comfort levels with technology, and I rarely, or rather never, suggest that they use technology merely for the glitz. I have, on the contrary, discouraged schools from investing in technology, if they not also invest in support staff and TPD to help teachers make sense of the technology and use it for meaningful learning. Always as a means to an end, and only when it makes sense. Please read this article I wrote as one of my first blog posts 2 years ago.
I don't think you read my original post well enough either since I wrote "A good teacher who is also technologically savvy will know when good old fashioned teaching techniques will work, and when a tech tool will serve the teaching and learning process better. She will always use technology as a means to an end, and not and end in itself. She will appreciate the value that pedagogies like Waldorf bring to a learning environment, but she will also be aware of tools like Scratch that aid problem-solving, creativity and collaboration and sharing.". Sounds a lot like what you are voicing yourself!
I have been working in India for the last few years where schools and teachers are farther behind the West in technology integration (although I have worked in US schools as well, and work with teachers world wide through Harvard U's WIDE World PD courses, and have a fair sense of teachers' struggles, and different teaching contexts around the world). I have encouraged school leaders to laud the baby steps teachers take in trying out new things with technology, but I have also realized that technology use will remain a forced add-on, a gimmicky one, I might add, until teachers become comfortable enough with technology to use it in the way you describe (as I have too in the previous paragraph that I quoted).
Coming to the 2 sentences you quoted -
(a) Actually blogs and wikis are so easy to set up - you don't even need a tech integration specialist ! Teachers could either do it themselves, or 5 minutes with a student or another teacher should do it! Remember I did mention this in the context of technologies that are easy to use and implement, but with great benefits for collaborative learning. More bang for the buck, as it were.
(b) Changing old ways of doing things is never easy, for any adult, and teachers are no exception, and neither are schools (which are simply organizations run by adults). I have had several teachers admit that they are unable to change ways of doing things because of time and syllabus-coverage pressures.
I could write a lot more in defense of my views, but will end with this -
My view is that if there is a rationale (and demonstrated evidence) of the benefit of doing something differently from your usual ways of doing it, should you not make the extra effort? Are all (or most) teachers making the extra effort to leverage the technology infrastructure to make the teaching and learning experience better, wherever and whenever it makes sense? In my experience, the answer is 'no'! Are all (or most) schools making the effort to provide an ecosystem that will support teachers in those efforts? The answer is again a 'no'!
That said, I am doing my bit to help the cause - help school leaders and teachers become aware of technologies as tools for creativity, collaboration and critical thinking. In fact, I start and end my workshops with talking about what good teaching and learning is, and where technology fits in, if at all.
- Mon Mar 17, 12:10:00 AM PDT
- Shuchi Grover said...
The previous comment should start with "To be honest...."
- Mon Mar 17, 12:11:00 AM PDT
- Nancy Flanagan said...
Dear Shuchi--
I did read--and appreciate--your original post, as well as Joe's response. Frankly, if all schools had tech integration specialists like you and Joe, the seamless/fluent/literate use of technologies would be much further along.
There is now a growing discourse, however, (exemplified by the infamous Fisch post) claiming that most teachers are resistant to tech integration, even relatively simple stuff like blogs and wikis. Some techie bloggers go further, claiming that teachers who won't "take responsibility" for upgrading their technology skills are deserving of approbation, ranging from scorn to losing their jobs.
Obviously, I can only speak from my own experience, but friendly and patient technology specialists, who are willing to gently assist teachers in understanding the power and use of these these new tools are rare--and looking down our noses at teachers (who mostly learn new technical skills and strategies on their own time and using their own equipment) is counterproductive.
I am a 30-year veteran of the classroom. While I have been "trained" to use certain programs or tools, I have never had a rich conversation with another educator about who is served by using technology. Most schools see technology as making their work more efficient. Most teachers see technology as something that will make their teaching more current and appealing to students.
Almost nobody talks about the transformation of knowledge acquisition, in schools. Instead, they talk about how "behind" the teachers are in acquiring yet another set of skills and responsibilities. Teachers should not be responsible for teaching students about technology (other than computer science teachers, of course). Teachers should be responsible for disciplinary content, connections, application, evaluation and quality--and perhaps inculcating some ideas about what it means to be a good citizen in a global world.
Ironically, this discourse is totally dominated by fluent technology users! (laughing)I know many fine, effective, influential teachers who use technology sparingly and thoughtfully (and would never read blogs). I guess that I feel that they do not need to be "changed" by someone else--they're quite capable of deciding which tools to use, on their own.
Thanks for a good dialogue. I read your blog and respect your thinking, and your readers.
- Mon Mar 17, 06:44:00 PM PDT
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Thank you, Nancy, for your thoughts.
I do realize that the focus of this larger discourse is misplaced, and that techie bloggers in education may be riding roughshod over teachers' views and perspectives.
I guess we're not far very apart in our views.
I totally agree with you when you say that teachers are "quite capable of deciding which tools to use, on their own." I would however, qualify that with what I have been saying all along - that only when teachers are well aware of the technologies out there, and know how they can be leveraged pedagogically, can they make those informed decisions.
I also agree that only technology or CS teachers teach students about technology. I, actually, also question whether kids today need to be taught "about" technology at all - they need to be taught "with", instead.
I'd like to pull out a paragraph from a paper I wrote recently about ICT in the context of fostering constructivist learning in the classroom in India -
"What must be underscored is the relevance of the teacher in a
technology-mediated learning environment as in any other learning environment. That technology is a "tool" – just like any other teaching and learning aid at the disposal of a teacher - to be integrated into the curriculum and learning process in a manner that best leverages its capabilities is a most fundamental tenet of technology use in education that is unfortunately still not understood by many schools and teachers even today. This in no way conflicts with the role of the teacher as "facilitator" of the learning process in the constructivist classroom. Bruner's view (1960, 2006) that teachers are the "principals agents" to facilitate
teaching and learning in the classroom is as true today as it ever was."
I, too, have enjoyed our dialogue, Nancy, and as a 30-year veteran teacher, your perspectives and insights are invaluable.
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It doesn't matter whether you are building your own house or renting or purchasing a residence that is already built and ready for tenants. You still have to find the best furniture for you – those that you will feel comfortable using. That is why, if you are just renting or purchasing a place, you have to make sure that they are not furnished, or at least, don't have that much things that are already provided by the owner, before you decide on finally getting the place. Decorating a house will involve shopping for a lot of things like your bed, carpet rods, closet, mirrors and many more. Looking for furniture and decorating your home is not an easy task, so here are some tips to help you on how to find the right pieces of furniture for you:
Before buying any furnishings, the first thing that you need to do is measure the actual size of each room. You want to make sure that everything that you buy will fit the space that you have. Once you have a lot of things and you find that you cannot fit it in the room that they are intended for, then that will obviously be uncomfortable for you, because one, having a room with limited space is not comfortable, and two, you will have to return or give away everything that isn't needed anymore.
If you are doing the decorating without professional help, list down all of the things that you need. Decide if you need to buy new cabinets, or if you can redecorate your old one by painting it and adding new dresser knobs. This would be the best time to be practical, since you need to prioritize your needs and save your money for it. To help you save more money, figure out the amount of space that you need for your clothes. There are a lot of ready-made cabinets in the market, but if you want the built-in types, it would be best to consult your contractor for it.
Pick out every single piece of furniture personally. Allowing other people to do it, such as your mother or maybe even your interior decorator would be a big mistake, especially if you are particular with some details, plus, it is always best to be using something of your choice. This will spare you from replacing things or conforming to what other people have chosen and bought for you.
As soon as you have figured out the basic things that you need, the next thing that you should do is look for decorations and other things that you need. Choose your own curtain, carpet rods, picture frames, lamps and all the other things that you need. Just make sure that you don't put too much, so that it won't be too overwhelming.
When installing your lights, make sure you have a mix of bright and soft lights, as this will set the mood that you want. Lights that are too bright can be uncomfortable for some people.
Decorating your house obviously needs a lot of specifications from you, because you are the one who will be living in it. If you want everything to be comfortable, make sure that you look into the smallest details carefully. You also need to see to it that you are buying things with good quality, because if not, you'll end up spending more money by replacing everything that needs replacement, which will be a waste of money, especially if things break in just a short amount of time.
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By Waleed Higgins
14 billion years ago the universe expanded from a single point in the "Big Bang". "Dark Matter" then formed huge stars within the resulting cloud of hydrogen & helium. Nuclear fusion within those stellar cores created heavier elements such as oxygen & carbon. Those stars ran through their life cycle quickly before dying in massive supernova explosions – seeding the universe with the new elements before collapsing to form singularities (points in the physical world where space-time has been warped to infinity).
"Black Holes" merged and grew along filaments of "Dark Matter". Galaxies of stars formed around supermassive black holes. Planets and moons formed around a new generation of smaller, more stable stars – held in their orbits by "Dark Matter".
In the waters of the earth different elements came together into double helix strands of DNA – encoding the information for the first living cell. That cell replicated. Those cells came together forming complex multicellular organisms. Every organism is individually unique and slightly more complex than the one before. Generation after generation developed until the modern animal and plant kingdoms eventually emerged. Two of these new creatures became self aware with the power of conceptual thought and gave birth to the human race.
The universe continues to expand at an ever increasing rate as "Dark Energy" grows in strength. "Dark Energy" will eventually tear the universe apart in the "Big Rip".
Quran 21:31 And yet, they stubbornly turn away from all the signs of this creation, and fail to see that it is He who has created the night and the day and the sun and the moon – all of them floating through space!
13:2 It is God who has raised the heavens without any supports that you could see, and is established on the throne of His almightiness; and He it is who has made the sun and the moon subservient to His laws, each running its course for a term set by Him. He governs all that exists.
21:30 ARE, THEN, they who are bent on denying the truth not aware that the heavens and the earth were once one single entity, which We then parted asunder?
51:47 And it is We who have built the universe with Our creative power; and verily, it is We who are steadily expanding it.
4:11 And He it is who applied His design to the skies, which were yet but smoke; and He it is who said to them and to the earth, "Come into being, both of you, willingly or unwillingly!" – to which both responded, "We do come in obedience." And He it is who decreed that they become seven heavens in two eons, and imparted unto each heaven its function.
71:13 What is amiss with you that you cannot look forward to God's majesty, seeing that He has created every one of you in successive stages? Do you not see how God has created seven heavens in full harmony with one another, and has set up within them the moon as a light reflected and set up the sun as a radiant lamp? And God has caused you to grow out of the earth in gradual growth; and thereafter He will return you to it in death: and then He will bring you forth from it in resurrection.
21:30 and that We made out of water every living thing? Will they not, then, begin to believe?
39:5 He has created you all out of one living entity, and out of it fashioned its mate; and he has bestowed upon you four kinds of cattle of either sex; and He creates you in your mothers wombs, one act of creation after another, in threefold depths of darkness. Thus is God, your Sustainer: unto Him belongs all dominion: there is no deity save Him: how, then, can you lose sight of the truth?
23:12 NOW, INDEED, We create man out of the essence of clay, and then We cause him to remain as a drop of sperm in the womb's firm keeping, and then We create out of the drop of sperm a germ-cell, and then We create out of the germ-cell an embryonic lump, and then We create within the embryonic lump bones, and then We clothe the bones with flesh – and then We bring all this into being as a new creation: hallowed, therefore, is God, the best of artisans!
20:105 AND THEY WILL ask thee about what will happen to the mountains when this world comes to an end. Say, then: "My Sustainer will scatter them far and wide, and leave the earth level and bare, so that thou wilt see no curve thereon, and no ruggedness."
79:13 That Last Hour will be upon them of a sudden, as if it were but a single accusing cry – and then, lo, they will be fully awakened to the truth!
56:4 When the earth is shaken with a shaking severe, and the mountains are shattered into countless shards, so that they become as scattered dust, on that Day, then, shall you be divided into three kinds.
21:104 On that Day We shall roll up the skies as written scrolls are rolled up; and as We brought into being the first creation, so We shall bring it forth anew, a promise which We have willed upon Ourselves: for, behold, We are able to do all things!


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There's nothing worse than feeling that your house looks tired and boring, especially if it's the living room that's making you feel down. This tends to be the space that you relax in and is the first place that visitors see when they enter your home. You feel the need to do something about it, to make it look exciting again, but the problem is that often you just don't have the budget for an extreme make over. Luckily, we're here to give you some tips on little touches that can give your home an instant fresh feel and that won't break the bank.
Add cushions: It's surprising what a difference it can make by simply adding a cushion or two to your couch. They can help change the colour scheme of the room, they can help draw the attention away from other areas, and they can also make a room feel so much more cosy and homely. If you want to stand out from the crowd, then try a brightly coloured cushion or one with an eye catching pattern.
Give the walls a lick of paint: Trying out a new colour can add depth to a room; darker colours tend to make a room feel smaller whilst lighter colours can make it feel brighter and more open. If you feel that painting the entire room is too big a chore, then why not try painting just the one wall? Feature walls are a great way of giving a room energy as well as a contemporary vibe.
Put up some framed photographs: Remember all the lovely times that you've had with your family and friends over the years and feature some of your favourite memories in your living space. They'll be a talking point when people come over and it gives the room a more personal feel. You could buy wooden frames to keep the look simple or try ones with unusual patterns to make your photographs look more unique.
Lay down a statement rug: Rugs can make a space look more chic and can anchor the room by being the focal point of attention. They add texture to the space and the good news is that it's possible to get good quality rugs to suit most budgets, perfect for making a statement.
Rearrange the room: This tip doesn't require any budget at all! Try changing the layout of the room. You never know, moving your coffee table into a different position or changing where the TV is could have a big influence on the overall look of the room.
Little changes really do make a difference in the grand scheme of things. Hopefully we've inspired you to try out something new in your living space. Let us know if you have any tips of your own, we'd love to hear from you.


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BRUSSELS – Britain is expressing concern that its NATO ally Spain is considering refueling a fleet of Russian warships that could be used to ramp up air attacks in Syria.
U.K. Defense Secretary Michael Fallon said Wednesday that "we would be extremely concerned if a NATO member should consider assisting a Russian carrier group that might end up bombing Syria."
Fallon told reporters as Alliance defense ministers gathered in Brussels that "on the contrary, NATO should be standing together."
The Russian aircraft carrier Admiral Kuznetsov and a task group of support vessels have steamed through the North Sea and English Channel in recent days heading to the Mediterranean Sea.
Spain said Wednesday that it is reconsidering whether to allow the flotilla to refuel in its North African enclave of Ceuta.


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Dear Friends,
Admittedly, I am not a writer. I prefer to express myself melodically or from time to time by throwing paint around….usually wearing it. Most days I can barely string together an intelligent sentence, but today I write because I have a dream and I need the support of a community in order to accomplish my dream.
On my 32nd birthday, June 25th, 2011, I plan to depart from Prudhoe Bay, Alaska, and cycle the length of the Pan American Highway until I reach Tierra del Fuego, Argentina. The Pan American Highway ends here after approximately 16000 miles or 25749 km.
Why am I traveling such a distance by bicycle?
To Raise AIDS Awareness. Cycling through cities and towns from Alaska to Argentina will allow me to create opportunities, meet great people, educate and inspire communities to fight the stigma and prejudice that has attached itself to a disease that affects an estimated 65,000 Canadians and approximately 33.3 million people globally. My mission is to remind our society that those living with HIV/AIDS can lead happy and productive lives with the help of peer support programs, community support and adequate drug therapy.
How HIV/AIDS Affected My Family
Until Sept of 2004 I could never have imagined that HIV/AIDS would directly affect my life. On Sept 1st I received news that family member had been diagnosed with AIDS. Two weeks later this family member passed away. AIDS permanently affected the lives of my close family members, their children and loved ones. Everyday we remember, we live, and we move forward. This is no easy feat, but we love each other and protect each other none the less.
About Liz
Most of my friends describe me as crazy, enthusiastic, talented, and sometimes even intellectual. I work as a full-time karaoke host/ events coordinator in Victoria, BC. Basically, I get paid to sing and entertain people every night.
A military brat, and the youngest of five, I adore my parents, and must admit that my three older brothers and big sister are each amazing and talented in their own right.
I spent my early twenty's painting and singing and in addition to earning a BFA from the Nova Scotia College of Art & Design, I also trained & competed as a classical vocalist, secretly hoping that one day I might perform a lead role on the operatic stage. Instead I began working as a scenic artist, later trading in my paint brush for microphone and a life jacket to sail the seas as karaoke host/show coordinator for Carnival Cruise Lines.
As an ex carnival crew member and karaoke host, I can assure you that I have I many interesting and funny stories to share with you, my audience, and my new-found friends. I hope you enjoy getting to know me and I look forward to getting to know you!


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It was chaotic at the airport in Sucre, as usual, on departure day. Paul and Dori Pittman, were leaving for the states for home ministry. Paul felt the tug on his arm and heard a timid voice that said "Hermano Pablo, necesito hablar con ustedes - Brother Paul, I need to talk to you all." Turning in the direction of the voice, he hardly recognized Elizabeth, the confident young adult from the El Rollo Quechua church who had matured from the adolescent they remembered from several years earlier. In her hand was a small woven pink bag. Elizabeth is one of the three young Quechua youth their team had sponsored in Child Evangelism Fellowship (CEF) training, with the hopes that they could advance ministry to children in their community.
Elizabeth and her fellow children's workers completed their CEF training several years ago and since then, have started neighborhood Kids Clubs in two different barrios (villages). They have been faithful to the training they had received. For the past several months, they have been teaching on missions in their little neighborhood kids club meetings every Saturday morning.
As it turns out, Elizabeth's students in her kids club had been taking up offerings to support a missionary so they can share with people about Christ. It seems that they remembered the Pittman family, as the only missionaries they knew. The small pink bag contained 47 bolivianos, about $7.00. This was a true sacrifice for these children to give and it was given with great love to support the Pittman family mission ministry!
This incredibly unique gift is much more than a monetary gift to the Pittmans. It's a practical example of how national workers are being equipped and transforming their communities all around the world. It represents the heart and commitment of the Quechua church to share Jesus with the world. Praise God with us for the faith and dedication of Elizabeth and all the CEF workers who are raising up "little" missionaries in Bolivia.
This is your investment. This is your joy.
Mark Szymanski
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CBR, the fantastic organisation that we're working with in Sandema, do lots of work for the people of Builsa. As well as working with and improving the lives of people with disabilities, they also offer support in a number of other areas including health and education. Last week, we had the opportunity to assist the CBR staff with a health screening at a school in Bechonsa. CBR carry out regular screenings in schools across the district to identify health issues and disabilities amongst the children.
We travelled to Bechonsa in the trusty CBR vehicle with project officers Joseph and Francis, along with staff from the Builsa District Hospital. With the car full, Tracy, Poppy, Will and I were left to sit in the trunk with Joseph. It was a little bit of a squeeze, but cosy all the same.
We arrived at the school to be greeted by a sea of children, aged between three and eleven, who were sat patiently waiting for their check ups. The CBR team and the medical staff set up in an empty classroom, where the children would be examined by Joseph, who specialised in physiotherapy, a physiatrist and an eye specialist.
We were each designated a role to help out; Tracy was with the children, sending them one by one to be examined, Poppy and Will made a tally of male and females who were checked, and I waited by the doorway assisting the children in and out of the makeshift medical room.
|The doctor will see you now...
It was an enjoyable experience, as it was something none of us had ever done before. However, it was upsetting to see the appearance of some of the children, as some were missing hair, revealed bloated stomachs and bowed legs. Luckily, no major medical cases were found and the majority of problems, such as eye infections stemmed from a lack of hygiene. This, I found frustrating, as it is such a simple task that can be prevented. Although in this area of Bechonsa, as mentioned in Tracy's previous post 'How much can £10.50 get you in Ghana', the closest source of water is 10k away and 'having a shower comes secondary to drinking'.
The lack of hygiene issue was noted and brought up by the eye specialist, who complained to the teacher for not having a health specialist in the school to teach the children basic hygiene routines. During my time in Ghana, I've realised that it's the little things that make the big differences.
|One of the pupils having an eye test
In total the health specialists examined over 200 children. It was a great insight into different areas of CBR and was lovely to have the opportunity to work with and meet other staff members and the children.
200+ kids down and we decided to pack up to leave. Back into the trunk we went for the long journey back, frying in the heat as we sat bare to the sun. I can honestly say it's the hottest I've been (which I'm currently doubting right now, as I sit here typing this). We all alighted with a rosy glow and in some cases a healthy looking tan. I'm looking at you William, or should I say Eoghan!
As Poppy and I sat in the trunk with out backs to the car, Tracy and Will sat at the opposite end, getting the worst of the dust that blew out from behind them. Mixed with wind and sweat, Will looked like a different man once we arrived back in Sandema. His hair was stood upright, embedded with sweat and dust, giving it a sandy/ginger tint, and his face looked like he had a spray tan as it was coated in dust, sitting heavy in his eyebrows. It was hilarious!
If you're able to view a photo right now, count yourself lucky (and I'll probably owe Will 10 Ghana cedi for allowing me to upload it). If not, imagine Dale Winton with blonde hair, aged around 70. Poppy and I christened Will's new look, Eoghan [say it how it's spelt for added effect], after the failed X-Factor contestant, Eoghan Quigg, as he developed a camp Irish accent that went with his new look perfectly.
|Introducing Ghana's Irish mega star... Eoghan.
- Jenna
P.S Many thanks to Will-i-am for letting me finally upload Eoghan
P.S Many thanks to Will-i-am for letting me finally upload Eoghan


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Denna trailer släpptes nu i helgen, tydligen under OS. Jag har inte sett alla säsonger av Heroes än (lite seg där) men av det jag har sett så älskar jag det! En riktigt grym och cool serie! Jag skanångång i år se till att se klart alla säsonger av Heroes för jag vill verkligen se Heroes Reborn! Can't wait! Heroes Reborn kommer ut nångång nästa år i form av en miniserie på 13 avsnitt.
"NBC has ordered 13 episodes for a new stand-alone story arc entitled "Heroes Reborn," with all details of storylines and characters being kept under wraps."
"The enormous impact 'Heroes' had on the television landscape when it first launched in 2006 was eye-opening," said NBC Entertainment President Jennifer Salke. "Shows with that kind of resonance don't come around often and we thought it was time for another installment. We're thrilled that visionary creator Tim Kring was as excited about jumping back into this show as we were and we look forward to all the new textures and layers Tim plans to add to his original concept. Until we get closer to air in 2015, the show will be appropriately shrouded in secrecy, but we won't rule out the possibility of some of the show's original cast members popping back in." - NBC


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Get your first look at in-depth Call of Duty®: Infinite Warfare gameplay as Reyes and his crew infiltrate and take down an enemy SetDef destroyer. Launching from the UNSA Retribution, the SCAR team must engage in intense Jackal dogfighting and close-quarters combat through zero-g to accomplish a coordinated assault with the UNSA Tigris. Welcome to the deadly world of Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare.
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Emma Watson is a much loved actress and is often recognised for her style whether it's day to day or evening. I've chosen to show you two of Emma's day time styles, the first is more of a winter style and the second is spring/summer for when it gets a lot warmer here in the UK!
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I would like to book tickets for the Mutianyu Great Wall trip from Xuanwumen for 2 adults and 2 children (age 3 and 8). Could you please advise cost and departure time for Sunday 8th April. Thank you
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Two of us arrive on 28th and have just 29th March free to go to Great Wall as we need to get to Tianjin on 30th for start of a Diamond Princess cruise.
We would like to go with a group to keep costs down.
What do you offer?
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I am looking to branch out and print some of my designs onto clothing and tote bags. I would be incredibly grateful if anyone has advice as to where to begin looking for a printer that would be the best option, whilst being on budget for a start out (no more than £250).
The questions that I am asking at the moment are:
- Is it better to print laser or ink jet
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I appreciate that this is asking a lot - so basically just some general thoughts or experience to help with where I can begin my hunt, would be amazing.
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Thank you so much for your response. I seem to be struggling to find home print options, which is a shame. We have a very small budget so it £1800 is out of the window atm. I'll just have to read into how high quality it is to print on something then heat transfer it to the item.
If you use something like this Threads ink jet fabric, I am not allowed to post links but if you search that you should find them.
They say you can use any ink jet printer. The results are washable and colour resistant. You can sew/glue or what ever you chose these A4 sheets to your work.
The best way to get good results is to make make sure you start with a good image and use the highest resolutions you can. Remember GIGO (Garbage in, Garbage out)
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Pretty much anything you need to know is answer in this printer guide for fabric printing. theleisurepro.com/reviews/best-printers-heat-transfers/
If you have specific questions not answered just let me know I may be able to help.
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Truly get away from it all in with an authentic Costa Rica experience, while staying in this gorgeous and roomy vacation villa. Our 4,000 square foot villa is located in a rural Guanacaste town, near restaurants on unpaved roads and basic grocery stores. Near world-class beaches, legendary surf breaks, and vast jungles; you will find yourself feeling totally immersed in an extraordinary paradise. A safe location in a gated community, you are a two minute walk with neighborhood beach access to the popular Playa Negra beach.
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Outside activities just a drive away include biking, zip lines, jungle tours, stand-up paddle boarding, just to name a few. This an outdoor lover's paradise!
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Jess said...
Jan 21, 2016
Date of Stay
Dec 16, 2015
Loved the house!!! We had a fantastic time, the hospitality, the people, the entire experience was wonderful!Recommended for: Families with Young Children, Sightseeing, Girls Getaway, Adventure Seekers, Age 55+, Romantic Getaway, Families with Teenagers.
Kris said...
Jan 20, 2016
Unforgettable week
Date of Stay
Dec 16, 2015
Our family of 11 couldn't have stayed at a better villa. our rooms were spacious. The best food, made fresh daily with local fruits and vegetables was 5 star. After our daily activities, the swimming pool was the perfect cool down. I have memories forever and would go back in a minute. Recommended for: Sightseeing, Girls Getaway, Adventure Seekers, Age 55+, Romantic Getaway, Families with Teenagers.
Bobby said...
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As a Costa Rican citizen I recommend it!!!!
Date of Stay
Jul 2, 2013
My family was looking for a house rental to stay with all our party, and we always prefer Guanacaste no matter the long distance from San José (5 hours by car), but if you arrive by airplane to Liberia it would be a shorter drive by far. This is my review as a local to all you visitors to my beautiful country. PROS 1) Rural Costa Rica: you are in the middle of a small rural town with its soccer field, a few restaurants and unpaved streets (great condition 15 min to paved streets), you can walk to buy some basic groceries or to visit some restaurants, let me tell that I have some years of not enjoying my stay like this in a Guanacaste town. 2) Lot of Beaches: you are between 10 to 45 minutes by car from great beaches, some with a lot of tourists restaurants, shops and super markets. Some of the beaches are Avellanas, Junquillal, Playa Grande, Tamarindo (the most tourist and crowded), Flamingo (kind of white sand beach), Brasilito, Conchal (shell beach really different) Playa Grande, and as everything in CR all are unique 3) It's a gated community and 5 min walk (inside the property) to Playa Negra. 4) House: in great conditions, 5 rooms, 2 kitchens, high ceilings, lot of space. 5) Pool: The photos in their website don't make it justice is more wide/big with some parts really depth. 6) Owner: what great person, we didn't meet him but he helped us with everything we need it. 7) Price: you can get more luxury house options but with really higher rates, in my opinion you have a great rate with a great house. CONS Didn't find. IMPORTANT If you are looking to be in the middle of the party this is not the best option because you may need a car and drinking and driving it's a bad decision, but if looking for a big house with a pool, at the Rural Costa Rica but with lot of beaches and restaurants close (some walkable) this is your perfect place.
Recommended for: Families with Young Children, Tourists without a Car, Adventure Seekers, Families with Teenagers.
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Apr 2, 2013
Spacious home in excellent location
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This home is located in Rancho Playa Negra which is a small gated neighborhood with direct beach access. The house is well laid out and there was plenty of room for 9 adults. The pictures accurately depict the property, however, the layout of the house is much more spacious than we expected. We decided to rent our own car - we rented a Mitsubshi van and it was the hero of our vacation. She wasn't anything luxurious but she could make it up and down all the dirt roads and allowed us to explore the beaches north and south of Playa Negra. Pizza at KonTiki is a must and only a short 5-minute drive, Marabelle has a beautiful beach and a great restaurant called the TikiHut. Playa Negra is a sleepy beach town that offers a restful and friendly atmosphere. Recommended for: Families with Young Children, Girls Getaway, Adventure Seekers, Age 55+, Families with Teenagers.
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Sep 28, 2012
Genuine Costa Rica - Best Surf Trip of my life.
Date of Stay
Aug 23, 2012
This was my 3rd trip to Costa Rica and by far the best one yet. I live in Venice, California, and a guy who surfs at my local spot told me about Playa Negra. I was apprehensive, as I have had mixed surf trips to Costa Rica on my own in the past. I did Bali about a year ago, and thought it couldn't get much better than that. I also have stayed in many subpar places in CR, and was worried this was going to be all fluff. I was wrong on both accounts. When I landed at Liberia it was a little bit more than an hour drive to The Wave House. I had an all-nighter packing and an early flight, so when I arrived at the Wave House that night, I was exhausted. I met Bob (the guy who runs the place) and was pleasantly surprised by him. He greeted me with a smile, gave a me a quick tour of the house, and showed me my room. It was night already, and I was so tired so I basically went straight to bed without exploring. The next morning, I woke to paradise. I walked out groggy-eyed and was greeted my the glint of the sun off the pool and blue jays flying through the yard. Bob was making breakfast for us, and handed me a fresh Costa-Rican coffee. The breeze was floating through the kitchen and living room, and everything smelled fresh and clean. I ate the best breakfast ever (Bob is an amazing cook...make sure you ask him for the Suave Special), and then grabbed my board and headed to the beach for an amazing surf session. I continued this pattern all week. I stayed a total of 9 days at the Wave House. It has everything I would ever want. Fast internet. Sat TV (although I never used it), clean pool, washer dryer, clean bathrooms and bedrooms, and an overall warm, safe vibe. The house is a 2 minute walk from the beach, and hosts everything from a rocky beautiful surf wave, to a chill, sandy family beach. There also are amazing little walks around the neighborhood, and everything felt very safe in the area. The town was about a 10 minute walk, and had some great restaurants and little stores. Biking and ziplines are a close drive away. The place is a chill vibe and feels like the right mix of creature comfort and still feeling "off the grid". Trust me and skip Tamarindo and head to The Wave House for genuine CR. Recommended for: Families with Young Children, Sightseeing, Adventure Seekers, Families with Teenagers.Response
JC said...
Jul 27, 2012
Best Surf Trip Ever
Date of Stay
Jul 7, 2012
Unreal surf trip. The house was amazing. The food was excellent. Even with Negra not breaking while we were there Bob was able to find us waves every day. He was up at the crack of dawn with us and charging anywhere we wanted to go. He showed us tons of great spots and we scored a great boat trip as well with Boos Adventures. Totally worth every cent! The house is so modern and fully loaded with everything we could ever want. TV's everywhere and lots of room. The AC in the bedrooms is so nice and really helps when the humidity is up. Can't recommend this place and Bob enough. Don't think just go!Recommended for: Families with Young Children, Sightseeing, Girls Getaway, Tourists without a Car, Adventure Seekers, Romantic Getaway, Families with Teenagers.Response
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Jul 17, 2012
Perfect Getaway
Date of Stay
Jun 15, 2012
We came here for a family reunion-large spacious rooms-10 of us and never seemed crowded! Great modern kitchen for having breakfast-each bedroom had tvs and its own a/c. A pool to relax by after a day of surfing and exploring Costa Rica. We even saw the howler monkeys right in the backyard! Great local restaurants and the beach was just a short walk. House had very quick wifi so everyone could use their laptops, ipads, ipods, etc It is a good location for exploring other surfing beaches as well-favorite lunch spot was Lola's. Definitely check out the full day adventure at Rincon de Vieja-whitewater tubing, ziplines, mudbaths...and Stand up paddleboarding with Pargos Adventures-Recommended for: Adventure Seekers, Families with Teenagers.


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NEW DELHI: The 2G verdict will remain a black mark in the history of Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) and the former CAG chief Vinod Rai should be prosecuted, the Congress spokesperson Tom Vadakkan on Thursday said.
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Character discussion - Nina
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A brief description about this character.
Your typical hotheaded, honorable Blonde Squad Captain with a heart of gold and a tragic past.
she needs to listen to others and think things through more often, if her character can overcome this bad part of her personality then she can most likely be the best female character of the series. lt's nice to see her try her hardest unlike a certain victimised someone, be it she's doing it for self glory or out of really wanting to help out others... it's always nice to have female characters like her.
Nina Antalk.
In my opinion, somewhat fits the "Noble Samurai/Knight" in my head, with the difference being that she takes a casual approach when it comes to social terms.
But her past and why she wants to become strong and fight is what makes me put her in that stereotype I thought of inside my head.
She's the "typical" female knight character: Bound to honor, protects the weak, wants to be stronger and never retreats.
As "extra" she has a motherly side to children/electric fairies.
But as the story progresses her confidence in herself drasticaly drops cause Lay-Fon. Perhaps that and the attack of Filth-monsters inspires her to improve herself more.
It's almost like the more pressure she puts on herself to become 'stronger', the weaker she actually is.
Guess she should buckle up and benefit from Layfon's power by training with him. :rolleyes:
And that would mean... heh. Heheheheh.
what kind of training you mean?:P
If she tries the same kind of training as Lay-Fon snce childhood maybe she become better...if she survivesXD
To the readers of the Light Novel: Nina will become stronger soon? Because it's somewhat boring where the only the hero can do something and the others just got in the way.
But Nina doesn't seem to be the kind who'll back down from that harsh training if it means to get stronger. :rolleyes:
I believe she will eventually get better (and so does everyone else). There'll be time in which Layfon is at an disadvantage going "solo mobbing" but when his team mates offer help, they themselves become all uberhax again :p
I'm keeping my fingers crossed about that.
I don't like Nina's character, I think she is one dimensional, a far cry from Kallen. Her jelousy and stubborness is not really that sexy.
I guess you don't see characters like Kallen from CG that often. I thought I would get my fix of Kallen from Nina, but I maybe she's just a tomboy that offers superficial emotions to the story.
Why get mad on the guy that saves your ass? Because he didn't tell you he had this much power?
Sorry, just had to vent.
On a personal note, I don't think Layfon and Nina have any chemistry at all.
Yeah your probably right, but she did have an unhealthy start for me. Its kind of weird how I just didn't like her, even though I thought I would like Nina the most from Layfon's harem...
First impressions last....
It's easy why was she nervous to Layfon:
-He lied about his skills and even didn't take seriously the inter-platoon matches...remember Nina almost had bitten the grass before Layfon has became serious.
She has a knight-like personality...so lying is not a good thing in her sense almost no matter why...
For someone who values life, always rushes to her death.... in fact that's all she does rushes
Her first captain was right about her not being able to be a captain
Reason she like to do things on her own cause she wants to use her own power to protect everyone.. thats why she has trouble with Layfon cause it hard to watch someone doing what you want to do and you cant do anything about it.
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