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Katy Lu

Surprising Differences Between the Male and Female Brain | Yahoo Health - 12 views

health.yahoo.net/...tween-male-and-female-brain200

shared by Katy Lu on 28 Oct 13 - No Cached
  • Even when men and women succeed at the same task, they tend to call on different strengths and areas of the brain to achieve this result,
    • Katy Lu
      Katy Lu on 28 Oct 13
       
      I strongly agree with this viewpoint. 
  • Juan Saldana on 28 Oct 13
     
    I don't think there is any question regarding who is smarter, just take a look as who is in charge after the standard 8-5. Funny aside, I remember hearing that male and female brains are wired differently since early evolution. Males were wired to be hunters while females were wired to be gatherers and of course take care of the children. Now this notion in today's world is asking for trouble, but it is simply how we evolved.
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  • Jackie Byford on 28 Oct 13
     
    You made an interesting point Juan, but have we evolved? Even with both parents working 40+ hours a week, in most cases isn't it the mom who makes sure dinner is on the table, laundry is done, and house is clean even if its take out, picking up the laundry from he cleaners, and hiring the maid? The women of the family still do most of the shopping and pay the bills. Men on the other hand go hunting or fishing, mow the lawn, and fix things around the house, or hire the people to do it. Of course there is always the exception to the rule and that has been the case throughout the years.
  • Juan Saldana on 29 Oct 13
     
    Given that I am a product of a single working mom, I would disagree (especially if I knew what was good for me). I know that that is likely the norm, but I feel it is a case of nature vs. nurture more than the size of human brains. I comes down to how you are being raised, my daughters will likely twist their husbands arms "literally" if they don't help out..
  • Maria Austin on 29 Oct 13
     
    Jackie and Juan, Interesting exchange! I would only add that, for the most part, it is women who take care of children, boys and girls. And yet, we seem to perpetuate the differences and tend to ask our children to do chores in very gender specific ways. Boys wash the car, girls wash the dishes, kind of thing.
  • Katy Lu on 31 Oct 13
     
    Thanks for your input Juan, Jackie, and Maria! Social norms such as pink for girls, blue for boys, and arguments of the definition of famine and masculine have existed and affect our social relationships. Studies show that gender role norms affect the way people act, feel, and think. I am glad we are able to take this opportunity to learn more about anatomical differences between male and female brains in chapter 11, which also explains why male and female act differently in many things. As described in the chapter that "women are more likely to get depressed than men". After reading this Yahoo article, which "Women live longer, but on average men are happier" can also be well explained. Enjoy your reading boys and girls!
  • Juan Saldana on 31 Oct 13
     
    I can't comment on the woman side, but on the men being happier side is a simple one. Men really don't mature past the age of 15. We watch football and get loud the same as when we were kids. Most of us are easily amused.
  • Katy Lu on 31 Oct 13
     
    I agree with you Juan. We do need outlets to relieve stress. I believe speak out loud, laugh out loud with friends are good ways to relieve stress. (here comes the gender stereotype, men are allowed to drink to talk out loud in the public, what about a group of women??? ) I've read an article that some Japanese company has a mini gym in their office building. There are no treadmills, no weights, but punching gloves and punching bags. After never-ending bow down in a long day, go to gym and imagine the punching bag is the boss. What a creative way of relieving stress at work.
  • Jaime Villanueva on 01 Nov 13
     
    This article seems to have good information about the differences between men and women. I have read similar articles, especially about the different brain hemispheres utilized by men and women. In the article, it states that women are better planners, organizers and learn from their mistakes. I think every man should read this article. Especially, the part were women learn from their mistakes because most men make the same mistake over and over.
  • shaila a on 08 Dec 13
     
    Lol! I do believe that in terms of talking about who is smarter it is a waste of time since mental aptitude really depends on each individual. Just like some female body builders are bigger and possibly also stronger than most men out there, it is also possible that some man may be smarter than most other woman. The difference is in how the brain is wired.
  • asuarez1 on 01 Jul 14
     
    I also agree that many of these differences stem from differences that exist from person to person (outside the scope of gender). However, as the book Brain Rules states, "gender biases hurt real people in real-world situations." Sex and gender are two different things. Gender, relating to social expectations plays an important and has role-deciding factors in our work places, our classrooms, and our lives in general. It shocked me to read Martin Luther's quote (1483-1546) that stated, "Girls begin to talk and stand on their feet sooner than boys because weeds always grow up more quickly than good crops." If this doesn't leave an impression on you (male or female), I don't know what does! The battle of the sexes has always existed. John Medina states that is is a matter of statistics, however I don't think that anyone will argue that men and women's brains are scientifically different, so how can we not expect the physical, physiological, and overall compositions of each to be different in comparison.
Jaime Villanueva

MOOCs: Changing the world - 20 views

Katy, I completed a Mooc course last semester and did receive my certificate.The problem I encountered was the same that you stated I was half a point from receiving a certificate that stated exemp...

MOOC

started by Jennifer Henson on 08 Oct 13 9 follow-ups, last by Jaime Villanueva on 14 Oct 13
jennalsmith

Brain Rules Schools - 1 views

www.huffingtonpost.com/...n-rules-schools_b_1128596.html

shared by jennalsmith on 23 Jun 14 - No Cached
  • jennalsmith on 23 Jun 14
     
    I find it interesting that the author of this brief article outlines such a non-traditional agenda / timeline for a school day and I am also interested in knowing the impact on a school system who might implement such a "bold" change to a traditional school schedule / calendar! I also find it interesting that for the most part, everyone who made a comment on the posting seemed to be in favor of seeing changes which support the Brain Rules! Maybe this means that society is ready for these changes!?!?! (What are your thoughts?)
  • rtrevin5 on 26 Jun 14
     
    I think the time is a bit long, but the shorted compressed timeframes are appropriate. If anything, I think they are about 5 minutes too long. There have been studies conducted showing brain activity in people. When you start studying, your brain activity spikes. As the studying drags on, your brain activity hits a low point. As you get closer to your end time, your brain knows that you are almost done, so it spikes again. Think of it as a reverse bell curve. Well, at the points that are spiking, you are retaining more, even if you do not realize. Yet so many people spend hours studying. Most of that is in the low point of brain activity. So, you are retaining less and less. Compressed moments of teaching tend to be better. But, schools are reluctant to adopt this model.
  • asuarez1 on 01 Jul 14
     
    One of the first things that I noticed when I read this article is that it says that the playlist consists of 10 minute intervals. This is one of the things we learn from Brain Rules and TedTalks and other presentation preparations. Attention is gathered for about 10 minutes before you need to do something to capture your audience again. We don't pay attention to boring things, as Brain Rule #4 says and we definitely don't pay attention to things that run on and on. The playlist also compiles visual math which applies to sensory integration with rule #9 where we learn that the best way to remember things is to activate the most senses possible. The playlist also "recycles through concepts they have already mastered." Here we see rule #6, Remember to Repeat, in action. The article also talks about part of the day being "gender-separated." This made me reflect on rule #11, Male and female brains are different. It is fantastic to see Brain Rules at work. It is an effective testimony to what works!
Juan Saldana

Technology In Schools: In Some Cash-Strapped Districts, Kids Bring Their Own Devices - 2 views

www.huffingtonpost.com/...-in-schools-in-_n_1273424.html

technology districts schools

shared by Juan Saldana on 03 Nov 13 - No Cached
  • Juan Saldana on 03 Nov 13
     
    Technology In Schools: In Some Cash-Strapped Districts, Kids Bring Their Own Devices "
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  • Juan Saldana on 03 Nov 13
     
    Survival is always at the classroom level, districts often have to implement programs like this in order to have any technology in the classroom at all.
  • Martha Rodriguez on 04 Nov 13
     
    I understand the concept but at the same time raises too many flags allowing the students to bring devices from home. What about viruses, or student losing their device(s), who would be responsible? I think students at a young age taking their devices to school don't know too much about responsibility. I wouldn't allow my 7yr old take her Kindle to school.
  • Juan Saldana on 04 Nov 13
     
    Being the parent of a student that lost a device to theft I can feel your pain. Remember that this school is allowing them to do so, but if it is anything like LFCISD they send a waiver home for parental permission and responsibility. I don't really see BYOD programs coming into play until the middle-school age, where there we can at least pray that they have learned some semblance of responsibility as well as being cautious of their surroundings.
  • Adam Hovde on 04 Nov 13
     
    I am the parent of a 4th grader and he has been given an Ipad this year. I think 4th grade is a bit young to have the responsibility of an Ipad personally. his teacher is incorporating material in class to use it. Someone in his grade has already lost theirs. We had to get insurance on the Ipads before we could get them from the school so hopefully if my son does lose his it would be covered.
  • Juan Saldana on 04 Nov 13
     
    I would not consider BYOD in any grade under Middle School. As the campus points out these devices even for a school are expensive, I don't believe the school or the teachers want to be responsible for them. I need to confirm but I was told that here in Brownsville ISD that the teachers have access to the devices but are responsible for them and are required to pay for any damages. Which at a teacher's salary is very harsh. I would think it best that the content be developed in such a manner that it can be accessed via the device but from home. Take our Blackboard service, you can use it on your tablet, join collaborate, and access all your classroom content.
  • Jennifer Henson on 05 Nov 13
     
    My 8 year old niece just triumphantly purchased her first tablet with money she had saved on her own. Being a technology educator, I have always tried to influence my sister to let her daughter use technology for learning, but she's been adamantly against it. Her daughter was given permission, though, to purchase whatever she wanted with that money. The child has spoken! I'm not sure how much she'll use it in the classroom, but I've seen her on my iPad and I know she has a good eye for games that teach her a whole host of skills. I'm a little off topic here because she lives in Dallas and I don't know if BYOD or anything else influenced her decision, but you've piqued my interest to find out!
  • Juan Saldana on 06 Nov 13
     
    BYOD programs are great, but come with a lot of responsibility. Unfortunately the school will not shoulder the entire responsibility. I think this is why you don't see this programs till students are a little more mature and responsible. What we definitely don't want to do is bar them from the technology.
Maria Austin

Free Technology for Teachers: 5 Ways to Add Interactive Elements to Your Videos - 5 views

www.freetech4teachers.com/...d-interactive-elements-to.html

shared by Maria Austin on 04 Sep 13 - No Cached
  • This means that you can watch a video within a video or view a picture or listen to a different audio track within the original video
    • Maria Austin
      Maria Austin on 09 Sep 13
       
      This sounds very cool. However, I wonder about the possibility of overloading students' working memory and affect their ability to learn that may occur if not used judiciously.
  • entering a topic for your quiz. After entering your topic enter a search for a video about that topic. Blubbr will generate a list of videos that you can select from to use in your quiz. When you find a video that works for you, trim the clip to a length that you like then write out your question and answer choices.
    • Maria Austin
      Maria Austin on 09 Sep 13
       
      This is a fantastic tool! This capability would make the whole process more time efficient.
  • Janice Wilson Butler on 04 Sep 13
     
    How to make interactive videos. Worth a look.
  • Janice Wilson Butler on 04 Sep 13
     
    Ideas to make interactive videos
  • ernieperez519 on 11 Nov 13
     
    Great tools, I will recommend this to my subject matter experts for their project.
Janice Wilson Butler

HippoCampus - Homework and Study Help - Free help with your algebra, biology, environme... - 1 views

www.hippocampus.org/HippoCampus

classroom science lessons biology flipped classroom

shared by Janice Wilson Butler on 04 Sep 13 - No Cached
  • Janice Wilson Butler on 04 Sep 13
     
    Educational resources for MS, HS, and college students and instructors.
  • Janice Wilson Butler on 04 Sep 13
     
    Access to online learning
ernieperez519

Community & Resources for eLearning Professionals - 3 views

www.elearningguild.com

shared by ernieperez519 on 16 Sep 13 - Cached
  • ernieperez519 on 16 Sep 13
     
    The Guild produces conferences, online events, eBooks, research reports, and Learning Solutions Magazine-all devoted to the idea that the people who know the most about making eLearning successful are the people who produce eLearning every day in corporate, government, and academic settings.
ernieperez519

Ken Robinson: How schools kill creativity - 14 views

I had no clue Ted Talks existed until I stated this class. I bookmarked the website and normally visit it once a week.

TED school brain learning Ken Robinson

started by Jennifer Henson on 15 Sep 13 5 follow-ups, last by ernieperez519 on 11 Nov 13
Katy Lu

The Simple Things I Do To Promote Brain-Based Learning In My Classroom - by Judy Willis... - 3 views

I would like to share a worth to read article with you. The author is a practicing neurologist before she became a teacher. She teaches 5th grade and 7th grade, and integrated her expertise in med...

started by Katy Lu on 19 Nov 13 no follow-up yet
ernieperez519

How Technology is Changing the Way Children Think and Focus - 2 views

www.psychologytoday.com/...e-way-children-think-and-focus

shared by ernieperez519 on 15 Nov 13 - No Cached
  • ernieperez519 on 15 Nov 13
     
    Article on how technology is changing how children think.
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  • Katy Lu on 16 Nov 13
     
    I agree with the author that in 21st century children spent too much screen time and not enough activities on reading, sports games, and family time. No doubt about it, new technology has made contacting family and friends easier than ever, and has assisted us in managing life. But I can't say technology has made people happier than ever. I would rather see children playing in the park, playing basketball with friends, go swimming, biking, hanging around with their circle of clique instead of chatting on Facebook all day. While hurricane Ike severely damaged Houston area in 2008, The power outage lasts longer than 3 weeks in my neighborhood. Kroger offered clearance for 50% off on all Frozen Food items, we have had wonderful hurricane parties with our neighbors. That is also a good time for the whole family get together and having a candle light dinner quietly without bothering of TV and phone calls. (We were having tuna fish with bread for dinner). Without AC, we have to let the window open up all night, and I just enjoyed the summer night breeze.
  • Martha Rodriguez on 17 Nov 13
     
    I certainly agree Katy. The effects of technology on children are complicated, with both benefits and costs. Whether technology helps or hurts in the development of your children's thinking depends on what specific technology is used and how at what frequency it is used. We need to have children use technology wisely and not excessively. It all comes down to how the parents up-bring their children.
  • Jackie Byford on 17 Nov 13
     
    I agree that technology has changed how children are growing up today. You do not see as many children out playing in the yard as we did when we were young. They are social and interacting with their peers, but on a different level with social media. It is important for parents to recognize that their needs to be a balance with technology and push their kids out the door, literally. I am lucky that my kids often ask to go for walks or go to the park to hang out with their friends. Of course, they have their phones attached to their hands, but they are active and outside soaking up the sun. As they grow up and raise the next generation they in turn will have to look back and learn the best way to raise the next generation.
Jeff Blackman

How the Freaky Octopus Can Help us Understand the Human Brain - Wired Science - 4 views

www.wired.com/...-us-understand-the-human-brain

octopus intelligence animals brain neuroscience

shared by Jeff Blackman on 21 Nov 13 - No Cached
    • Jeff Blackman
      Jeff Blackman on 21 Nov 13
       
      I swear, I have worked with people with this level of intelligence!
    • Jeff Blackman
      Jeff Blackman on 21 Nov 13
       
      I swear, I've worked with people at this level of intelligence!!  :-)
  • If you want to study an alien intelligence, Godfrey-Smith says, “octopuses are the closest thing we have.”
    • Jeff Blackman
      Jeff Blackman on 21 Nov 13
       
      Maybe octopi ARE aliens!  Seriously, though, it is interesting how far away they are from other "intelligent" animals as far as anatomy yet, are able to do some pretty amazing things.
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  • Octopuses in the wild may be using tools—a feat that, not so long ago, was considered the exclusive domain of humans (though now we know it’s the province of other species too, like dolphins and some birds).
  • But somehow octopuses do things that suggest they’re brainier than plenty of animals with backbones and more familiar nervous systems.
  • Jeff Blackman on 21 Nov 13
     
    We have all heard stories about someone's really "smart" dog or cat who can do these "amazing" things. But the lowly octopus gets virtually ignored. What are some other animals you think are smarter than we give them credit for? Have you observed something amazing from an animal you wouldn't have expected it from? (It's ok if it was just you in the woods alone. We won't think you're crazy or anything!) :-)
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  • Jeff Blackman on 21 Nov 13
     
    Link to annotations: https://diigo.com/01bzzm
  • Katy Lu on 21 Nov 13
     
    So this is what you meant, Jeff? "Rocky the Octopus predicts Super Bowl 46 winner" http://youtu.be/XCxFiWLUtfo
  • Jeff Blackman on 21 Nov 13
     
    LOL Exactly!! :-)
  • Jackie Byford on 23 Nov 13
     
    Very interesting! Could it be that because the octopus is something that is not easy to study in nature because they are smart enough to evade? Makes you wonder if this is why we never see "Bigfoot" or "Nessy." No really, how could we not believe that there are animals or other beings out "there" that are more intelligent or at the least intelligent in different ways? I bet if you talked to anybody who worked in a lab with animals you would hear stories of behavior that would not be typical of that particular animal. Why? Because the animal is not in its natural environment. No matter how big or small a brain is, it will adapt to the situation it finds itself in. This happens everyday when stray animals of all types are abandoned in areas that are not their natural habitats such as "domestic" snakes in Florida in the 80's and 90's. Now, what does Florida have? A BIG snake problem, because although I would think the snake would not have much of a brain they learn to survive in areas that get colder than they are accustomed too by surviving.
  • Jaime Villanueva on 25 Nov 13
     
    The ocean is by far the most unexplored area on earth. It covers about seventy percent of the earth's surface that is vital to our planets survival. It regulates the earth's temperature and supports living organisms like the octopus. I read an article a few years ago that 90 percent of the ocean still to this day remains unexplored. I cannot believe with the advancement of technology 90 percent of the ocean is still unexplored. If you think about it the ocean is a big museum that can provide us with many answers to most of our questions.
  • Jeff Blackman on 27 Nov 13
     
    Yes, Jackie, it is really amazing how animals are able to adapt. Humans so often think we can control these things but it's not so simple. Jaime, it does make you wonder what else is under there that we don't even have any idea about. Could be very exciting...or scary! (Pacific Rim, anyone?)
  • Adam Hovde on 02 Dec 13
     
    I is fascinating how animals can adapted to their environments. The oceans are filled with animals that act like and hunt like land animals. They have to find their niche to live or perish. Darwin's studies on this have always amazed me. Maybe we can find an animal in the ocean as smart as us.
  • Maria Austin on 02 Dec 13
     
    This kind of research makes you think if we need to redefine the concept of intelligence and problem solving skills. As Adam said, we may find out that there are animals that are just as smart as us!
  • shaila a on 07 Dec 13
     
    Thank you so much for sharing such an interesting article with 'sassy' octopus stories. I agree that we need to start thinking outside of the box and try studying intelligence in a new light. PS: I knew that octopuses are smart but I guess they are smarter than I thought they were...
Richard Wilson

In the Brain, 7 is a magic number - 5 views

phys.org/news178220995.html

brain

shared by Richard Wilson on 02 Oct 13 - No Cached
  • Richard Wilson on 02 Oct 13
     
    In 2011, I entered into an extended coma -- 2 months. After awakening and 3 months of cognitive therapy I could only recall a verbal list of 6 items. Longer than that and my brain got scrambled. I would forget the whole list. I felt that I had not recovered very well, but then I saw this article.
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  • Jennifer Henson on 02 Oct 13
     
    Fascinating article. I'm shocked to learn this, Richard. You have certainly come a long way! The brain is a powerful instrument, indeed!
  • Adam Hovde on 07 Oct 13
     
    That is amazing Richard. I have read a lot of Malcolm Gladwells work and he talks about repetition and doing things many times to remember them. I hope you have made a full recovery. Good Luck!
  • Jennifer Henson on 08 Oct 13
     
    Adam, Gladwell is one of those guys I've long wanted to read. Memory is one of my hot buttons, so thanks for the reference. I'll see what he has to say! Any recommendations on where to start?
  • Adam Hovde on 08 Oct 13
     
    Jennifer, The Tipping Point, Blink, and Outliers are all great reads. I have enjoyed all of them.
  • shaila a on 08 Oct 13
     
    You guys think that that's the answer to why I am able to remember phone numbers in the States (7 digits) but not the ones here is Singapore (8 digits)? Glad you made a full recovery, Richard.
Jaime Villanueva

MOOCs free forever? - 13 views

The great thing about MOOC's is it fosters peer to peer collaboration. Last semester I took a Mooc course and I did not have any interaction with the instructor it was all student base collaborat...

started by Richard Wilson on 08 Oct 13 7 follow-ups, last by Jaime Villanueva on 14 Oct 13
shaila a

Later Start Times for High School Students | CEHD | U of M - 2 views

www.cehd.umn.edu/...Sleep

start high school sleep

shared by shaila a on 15 Oct 13 - No Cached
  • From the onset of puberty until late teen years, the brain chemical melatonin, which is responsible for sleepiness, is secreted from approximately 11 p.m. until approximately 8 a.m., nine hours later.
    • shaila a
      shaila a on 18 Oct 13
       
      It may be a justification for a late start of school day for teeagers.
    • Martha Rodriguez
      Martha Rodriguez on 21 Oct 13
       
      Well I don't agree with this type of justification. Students should practice the routine of being early risers and benefit the most of everyday.
  • Maria Austin on 15 Oct 13
     
    This is also a very interesting article on the topic.
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  • Martha Rodriguez on 16 Oct 13
     
    Maria, Interesting article; however, both of the school districts in Laredo have implemented that high school students to begin school at 8:30am. I don't see the logic in this because it all goes back to having discipline on going to bed on time.
  • Juan Saldana on 17 Oct 13
     
    Going through the videos it sounds more like a hormonal change, like it happens from one day to the next. My youngest doesn't sleep where as my teenager is like ones in the video.
  • Jaime Villanueva on 17 Oct 13
     
    High school students that are not getting enough sleep can have severe consequences in the classroom. A few of those consequences that I can think of are the limitation of student's ability to learn, listen, concentrate and solve problems in class. Sometimes students may forget important information like names, numbers, homework or to study for a major test the next day. It can also probably lead to health problems like skin problems, rashes or even acne. Mood swings can be another bad side effect of lack of sleep. Aggressive or inappropriate behavior such as being impatient with your teachers or other students could lead to classroom issues . Some of the solutions could be as easy as taking power naps through the day. Make sleep a priority over video games or even late night TV shows. Limit your intake of caffeine before going to sleep.The first step is the awareness of the student that there is an issue.
  • Adam Hovde on 04 Nov 13
     
    I am sure we have all seen the students in our classes that fall asleep almost every day.My last period class is always scoring higher than my 1st period class. Could this be that I have students in 4th period that are stronger than my 1st period, maybe. But it seems to happen year in and year out. My students don't seem to start working until after lunch it seems.
Martha Rodriguez

Men have bigger brains, but it doesn't make them smarter. :) - 7 views

A larger brain does not necessarily grant greater intelligence. It is generally understood that one needs to take into account the ratio of brain to body mass. Basically this means that the larger ...

brain learning female male

started by Katy Lu on 28 Oct 13 1 follow-up, last by Martha Rodriguez on 28 Oct 13
Jackie Byford

Online Courses Lead to Sub-Prime Education - 3 views

AS a middle school teacher of a school with only 10% low socio-economic students, you definitely see the gaps in computer knowledge with these students. Even though they get exposure during their k...

MOOC learning education

started by Jennifer Henson on 07 Nov 13 1 follow-up, last by Jackie Byford on 09 Nov 13
Juan Saldana

Technology In The Classroom: Tips For New Teachers To Use Technology In The Classroom - 2 views

www.teachingchannel.org/...technology-in-the-classroom

technology education classroom teaching learning

shared by Juan Saldana on 09 Nov 13 - No Cached
  • Juan Saldana on 09 Nov 13
     
    "New Teacher Survival Guide: Technology in the Classroom " (video)
  • Juan Saldana on 09 Nov 13
     
    As we wrap up the week's topic of Survival, I found an excellent video article. It covers the one thing that new teachers fear more than "Walkers," six-graders!
  • Jaime Villanueva on 10 Nov 13
     
    Great video Juan! The comment about anticipation of barriers when implementing new technology in the classroom hits home for me.I have had my share of issues with technology in the past.This is why it is so important to do a dry run before the actual presentation because things can go wrong no matter how prepared you are. Always have a back up plan as a last resort.
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