some random thoughts

looking for good applications to write things down and organise them ?

here are two

https://joplinapp.org/

https://www.zettlr.com/

#takenotes #zettlr #joplin #foss

More students head back to class without one crucial thing: their phones

Sequoia Carrillo, September 1, 2025

Excerpt: "In Texas, every public and charter school student will be without their phones during the school day this fall. Brigette Whaley, an associate professor of education at West Texas A&M University, expects to see "a more equitable environment" in classrooms with higher student engagement.

"Last year, she tracked the success of a cell phone ban in one west Texas high school by surveying teachers throughout the year. They reported more participation by students, and also said they saw student anxiety plummet – mainly because students weren't afraid of being filmed at any moment and embarrassing themselves.

" 'They could relax in the classroom and participate,' she said. 'And not be so anxious about what other students were doing.'

"The findings in west Texas align with results from many of the states and districts that are heading back to school without phones: Students learn better in a #PhoneFree environment. Getting cell phones out of the classroom is a rare issue with significant bipartisan support, allowing a rapid adoption of policies across red and blue states alike.

"Some 31 states and the District of Columbia now restrict students' use of #CellPhones in schools, according to Education Week."

Read more / listen:
https://www.npr.org/2025/09/01/nx-s1-5495531/more-states-now-ban-cell-phones-in-schools

#TechAddiction #SmartPhoneAddiction #ReadABook #TalkToAFriend #TakeNotes #Handwriting #PayAttention #LessDistractions #LessScreenTime

Lately I've benefited from the habit I formed young, to take notes. It's helpful at the doctor's office (whether you come with a list of questions or go with a better understanding of what you need to know), at work, in doing your own personal work to make sense of your life and the world around you... basically everywhere.

Today, think or write about when taking notes has helped you in your life.
#journalprompt #writingcommunity #TakeNotes

I can’t believe I forgot to share this!

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(Hopefully working on their #WebDesign- it’s #NotAccessible) to #Siri #ScreenReader🤯)

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