Beyond the Told

by Dr. David M Robertson

Category: Education & Money

Money and education ideas to consider

Avoid The Flashy When Developing an Online Course

If you have (or are considering putting together) an online course, it can be tempting to go overboard with content or flashy elements. However, that may not be in either your, or your student’s, best interests. Here are a few things to consider. Flashy is defined as ostentatiously attractive or impressive (Lexico, 2020). In other […]

Andragogy Research and the Unexpected Connection

As you may know, I am a big fan of considering “the contrast.” So, when reviewing Pedagogy for a paper that I am writing, I decided to research Andragogy a little more. What started off as a simple search for peer-reviewed journals to expand my understanding of the approach turned into a deviation that reinforced […]

A Critical Examination of MiningPoolHub

MiningPoolHub, a seemingly prominent mining pool platform, has garnered attention for its promise of enabling individual miners to collaborate and mine various cryptocurrencies collectively. However, a closer look reveals potential shortcomings that might give pause to those considering using this platform. In this review, I will recount my personal experience with MiningPoolHub, shedding light on […]

A Look at Online Assessments

Can online assessments be trusted? This will likely not be a popular position, but it depends on how you choose to look at it. I believe that if you are asking yourself this question, then you are looking at the situation in the wrong light. Generally speaking, and minus things like psychological assessments, an assessment […]

Replace LMS Communication Tools?

Since my last LMS post, I have received several questions regarding LMS systems. One question, in particular, deserves an article. The question was, is it possible for social media to replace current LMS communication tools? That is a fantastic question! However, the answer is a little tricky. There is no doubt that private social media […]

Job Hunting? Socratic AI Prompt Engineering

The current job market can be overwhelming, leaving many job seekers uncertain about where they truly fit in. If you’re currently looking for a job but struggling to identify the positions that match your qualifications and skills, fear not! With the power of Socratic AI Prompt Engineering (SAPE), you can use artificial intelligence to your […]

Does Technology Improve Learning at a Distance

Does technology improve learning at a distance? That is a great question! However, such a question is not easily answered. Think about it. When we look at the world “improve,” we could be talking about the ability, the level, the quality, or even the amount actually learned. Setting aside clear hindrances such as physical education […]

LMS System Recommendation

QUESTION: What LMS System Would You Recommend? That’s a tricky question. However, since I have received this question more than once, I will provide my answer in article form. Remember that this is an opinion, and your conclusions may differ for different reasons. Estimates have suggested that more than 800 LMS vendors are competing in […]

Tips to Make and Save Money

It seems that we are looking for ways to either save or make a little extra money. I wanted to share a few tips that might help you achieve either goal. Tips To Make Money: Sell items you no longer need: Go through your closet, garage, and storage areas and gather up items you no […]

Imagine If Education Was Valued

Can you imagine a world or a nation where education is valued? For thousands of years, education was highly sought after. Unfortunately, something has changed here in the United States. Today, we can scroll through social media and see memes suggesting that advanced education is worthless. We live in a nation where students cheat on […]