Math intervention, writing intervention, neurobiology, and cognitive-based learning - Jonily Zupancic and Cheri Dotterer are sharing how to incorporate them into your classroom. Jonily is a secondary math teacher and instructional coach for math K-12. Cheri is an occupational therapist specializing in neurology-based treatment across the lifespan and a Strategy-based Interventionist. Jonily secretly calls Cheri her Lesson Plan Whisperer because Cheri is always in her head, reminding her of t ...
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I'd Rather Be Writing features regular podcasts with experts in the field of technical communication.
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Voices from the Other Side is primarily intended, first of all, to be a beacon of hope and a true 'voice" for our "forgotten" incarcerated communities, of both women and men , within the confines of the Department of Corrections. Certainly our target audience( as well as interviewees) may very well be these same prisoners , who might otherwise ,for the most part, face an almost insurmountable task of ever being heard from, by the outside community, while serving out their sentences. On the o ...
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How to manage email, use inboxes, organize projects and tame your chaos - to live a happy life! 10 short 5-minute lessons jam-packed with my best productivity tips and tricks
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Identifying hidden struggles in the classroom: S2 E5
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In this episode of Tier 1 Interventions, hosts Jonily Zupancic and Cheri Dotterer explore the fascinating world of cognitive neuroscience and its implications for education. Together, they explore how simple stimuli like diagonal lines can impact math understanding and classroom engagement. They discuss the importance of line orientation and how it…
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Boost School Achievement with POWERFUL Visuals: S2 E4
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In this episode of Tier 1 Interventions, we explore pattern recognition and its critical role in enhancing student learning. This is part two of a three-part series based on Tier 1 Interventions Workshops held on the third Saturday of the month throughout the school year. The discussion focuses on pattern recognition's second and third steps: reinf…
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[Podcast] GenAI and Document360: Conversation with Saravana Kumar
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This podcast explores GenAI in technical documentation scenarios, highlighting the AI features and capabilities provided in Document360. I talk with Saravana Kumar, CEO of Kovai.co, which makes Document360, about how AI is changing search functionality and reducing support costs in knowledge bases. We discuss practical applications of AI for techni…
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Discover the BEST Way to Teach for Maximum Pattern Recognition Results Today: S2 E3
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In this episode, co-hosts Cheri Dotterer and Jonily Zupancic dive into the critical role of pattern recognition in student learning. Learn how responsive teaching can bridge the gap for students with learning disabilities by aligning classroom content with their unique experiences and perspectives. Discover strategies that enhance pattern recogniti…
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Simplify Math, Transform Achievement: S2 E2
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In this episode of Tier 1 Interventions, Jonily Zupancic dive into math instruction techniques that challenge traditional learning methods. Jonily, a math coach and consultant, shares her groundbreaking approach to teaching math using a diagonal line. She simplifies and enhances number sense without solving ANY math equations. With a strong emphasi…
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How Visuals are Changing Math Education: S2 E1
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Dive into the fascinating intersection of neuroscience and mathematics with educators Jonily and Cheri. Discover the groundbreaking Quick Dots intervention, designed to bridge the gap for students with learning disabilities like dyslexia, dysgraphia, and dyscalculia. Learn how this innovative approach leverages visual learning to enhance number sen…
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Core Classroom Math Activty Using Paper: T1I S1 E14
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Join us for an insightful episode of Tier 1 Interventions as we delve into the power of the 120 chart in revolutionizing math instruction. Discover research-based strategies to strengthen core instruction and unlock students' number sense. We'll explore how the 120 chart can teach various math concepts, from skip counting to fractions and decimals.…
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Enhancing Number Sense with Rectangles: T1I S1 E13
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Unlock your students' potential by incorporating rectangles into your math lessons! In this episode of Tier 1 Interventions, we explore the power of using shapes to enhance number sense and mathematical understanding. Learn practical strategies to engage students of all abilities, improve their number sense, and foster a deeper connection with math…
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Podcast: Task decomposition and complex tree diagrams
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This tutorial will help you understand task decomposition by guiding you through the process of creating a complex tree diagram that's too sophisticated for an AI tool to create at once. Whether you're creating tree diagrams or not, it doesn't matter. This is just an example of how to break down complex information into smaller chunks and pass it i…
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Podcast: Using long-token contexts to quality check an entire API doc set
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One of the advantages of recent Gen AI updates is the massive token input context. When you can pass in an entire set of documentation as an input, you have a much stronger possibility for powerful prompts. In this tutorial, I share some quality-control prompts you can use that deal with entire doc sets as inputs, as well as explain some of the cha…
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Podcast: Using file diffs for better release notes in reference docs
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You can use AI prompts when creating release notes for APIs by leveraging file diffs from regenerated reference documentation. The file diffs from version control tools provide a reliable, precise information source about what's changed in the release.Por Tom Johnson
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Podcast: Populating documentation templates using AI
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In this tutorial, you'll learn how to use AI to populate documentation templates with the source material you've gathered. For example, API overviews often follow a highly structured template. This technique can be a quick way to get an initial draft of documentation, which you can then edit and review with SMEs.…
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Podcast: Gathering source material for context input
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One of the most successful strategies for using AI is to pass in an abundance of source material that can augument and inform the AI's responses. In this tutorial, I cover strategies for gathering this material, including what types of documents to look for, optimal ordering, pitfalls to look out for such as outdated or slanted information, and mor…
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Podcast: Creating high-fidelity, thematically organized notes from engineering meetings using AI
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For AI tools to generate accurate information for documentation you're writing, you need to pass in source material. This usually means meeting with engineers and product managers to gather information about the product. In this tutorial, I share prompts for turning those meeting transcriptions into organized, readable meeting summaries. These clea…
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Teaching the 120chart to 6th grade students: T1I S1 E12
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Join us for an insightful episode of Tier 1 Interventions as we delve into the power of the 120 chart in revolutionizing math instruction. Discover research-based strategies to strengthen core instruction and unlock students' number sense. We'll explore how the 120 chart can teach various math concepts, from skip counting to fractions and decimals.…
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How to Use the Pizza Problem for Math Intervention: T1I S1 E11
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Discover the power of the "Pizza Problem," a versatile Tier 1 math intervention strategy that can be used with kindergarten through high school students. Tier 1 Interventions explain the concept of reference tasks and how they can revolutionize your math instruction. Learn how the Pizza Problem fosters creativity, critical thinking, and problem-sol…
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Power of Visual Perception in Math | T1I S1 E10
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In this episode of Tier 1 Interventions, hosts Jonily Zupancic and Cheri Dotterer discuss the disconnect between visual perception and math skills in young learners. They explore using visual aids like dots and pegboards to assess and improve math understanding. The hosts also delve into the concepts of false positives and false negatives in math a…
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Improve Number Sense and Attention using Visuals: T1I S1 E9
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Delve into the power of visuals in enhancing math instruction. Join us as we explore how visuals can revolutionize how students perceive and understand mathematics, particularly those with learning disabilities. We discuss the importance of number sense, the role of focus triggers like dots, and the application of the Concrete Representational Abst…
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[Podcast] Uncovering and communicating the value of your tech comm teams' work, with Keren Brown
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In this podcast episode, I talk with Keren Brown, VP of Marketing and Value at Zoomin Software, about strategies for technical writers to demonstrate their value within their organizations, especially in light of recent layoffs in the tech industry. We discuss aligning documentation work with high-priority initiatives, quantifying the impact of tec…
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How to Remedy a Struggling Math Student in the Classroom: T1I S1 E8
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In this episode of Tier One Interventions, we discuss how to help struggling math students in the general education classroom. We cover topics such as the importance of movement in math, the benefits of novelty and routine, and how to use sensory delivery systems to improve number sense. We also discuss the Adaptive Condensed Math Curriculum, a new…
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Vestibular system and its impact on learning and academics: S1 E7
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Vestibular system and its impact on learning and academics. In today's "Tier 1 Interventions" episode, we dive into the fascinating world of proprioception and the vestibular system, exploring their critical roles in educational settings. Hosts Cheri Dotterer and Jonily Zupancic are joined by clients to unravel how these sensory systems impact lear…
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Proprioceptive strategies you can use in the core classroom: T1I S1 E6
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In the latest Tier 1 Interventions podcast episode, we had the pleasure of delving deep into the often overlooked but crucially important sensory strategies that can significantly enhance classroom learning. Joined by my co-host Jonily Zupancic, we explored proprioceptive input—a key element that can transform the educational experience, especially…
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Enhance Memory and Learning by Unraveling the Sensory Puzzle: T1I S1 E5
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In this episode, co-hosts Cheri Dotterer and Jonily Zupancic explored the intricate relationship between the sensory system and learning in the classroom. Their discussion shed light on how educators can harness the power of the senses to enhance memory retention and learning among students. The Role of the Cerebellum in Learning Cheri Dotterer ope…
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The Numeracy Cycle: A Four-Step Process to Mastering Mathematics: T1I E4
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Welcome to the Tier 1 Interventions podcast, where we explore groundbreaking strategies for enhancing classroom learning and engagement. I'm your co-hosts, Jonily Zupancic and Cheri Dotterer. In this episode, we delve into the transformative impact of our unique approach to teaching mathematics, emphasizing the importance of understanding and visua…
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How to stimulate intentional thinking in the 21-century classroom: T1I E3
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Welcome to our latest episode of the "Tier One Interventions" podcast, where we delve into the critical role of foundational classroom strategies in maximizing learning for all students. This episode, hosted by Jonily Zupancic and Cheri Dotterer, explores the nuances of cognitive demand and load and how understanding these concepts can revolutioniz…
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How do Tier 1, 2, 3 impact the classroom: T1I E2
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In this episode of the Tier 1 Interventions Podcast, hosts Jonily Zupancic and Cheri Dotterer dive deep into the impact of Tier 1, 2, and 3 interventions on classroom learning. Their discussion sheds light on the foundational aspects of mathematics instruction and the importance of addressing the needs of students at the earliest stages of their ed…
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Subscribe so you don't miss an episode. Look for episodes on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday. Join Us Live on the 3rd Saturday. Tier1Interventions.com In this enlightening episode of Tier One Interventions, hosts Jonily Zupancic and Cheri Dotterer embark on a thought-provoking journey into the world of education, mainly focusing on the impact of COVID-19 a…
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Subscribe so you don't miss an episode. Look for episodes on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday. Join Us Live on the 3rd Saturday. Tier1Interventions.com Math intervention, neurobiology, and cognitive-based learning - Jonily Zupancic and Cheri Dotterer are sharing how to incorporate them into your classroom. Jonily is a secondary math teacher and instructiona…
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[Podcast] Breaking ground: New API documentation course at UW, with Bob Watson
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In this podcast, I chat with Bob Watson about an upcoming API documentation course he'll be teaching at the University of Washington. Bob has extensive experience working as an API technical writer at big tech companies like Microsoft, Amazon, and Google. The UW reached out to Bob to develop this new course offering. The 14-week evening course will…
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My 2024 technical writing trends and predictions
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I've been mulling over whether to write a trends post this year. There's so much uncertainty, it's hard to feel confident about how the tech writing profession will play out. But little trends-related ideas keep surfacing in the back of my mind, so I decided to write out some of my thoughts. Before I jump into this, I want to say that I’m much more…
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Podcast: Notes and themes from Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance by Robert Pirsig
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These are some notes and thoughts from reading Robert Pirsig's classic philosophical novel, Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance, published in 1974. My reading here focuses more on the technical writing aspects and themes from the book. Some themes include Classic versus Romantic modes of thought, the concept of Quality, our relationship with …
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Webinar recording: Experiments and use cases for AI from a tech writer’s perspective
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I recently gave a webinar titled 'Experiments and use cases for AI from a tech writer’s perspective' on December 8, 2023. The webinar was sponsored by the STC Washington, DC - Baltimore Chapter. In this presentation, I shared some personal experiences in using AI for different writing-related use cases, explaining what I’ve found helpful. These use…
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30+ ways I’m using AI in everyday writing life as a technical writer, blogger, and curious human
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In this post, I provide over 30 real-life examples of how I'm using AI on a daily basis, not just for technical writing tasks but more broadly in life, including summarizing content, explaining concepts, answering questions, troubleshooting problems, and having engaging conversations for a variety of tasks and scenarios. In my view, AI use cases ar…
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Podcast: The evolution of podcasting, with Ed Marsh
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In this podcast, I talk with Ed Marsh about podcasting. You may have listened to Ed Marsh's Content Content podcast previously. As an experienced podcaster, Ed has a lot of insights and thoughts about podcasting. We discuss what initially drew him to start podcasting, the equipment and logistics involved in podcasting, different formats that engage…
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Podcast: Tech writing and Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance, with Dan Grabski
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In this episode, I chat with Dan Grabski, a senior content developer based in Portland, both about his recent WTD talk titled 'Zen and the Art of Manually Creating API Documentation' and Robert Pirsig's 'Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance.' Dan explains the importance of focusing not just on technical details of implementations but also on i…
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Doing research with AI tools -- avoiding the trap of fabricated URLs
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In this short podcast, I explore using AI tools to do research, the potential for fake URLs, and how to deal with the fabrication. I started by using Claude to summarize a podcast and provide a list of salient points, including the potential counterargument. What I didn't expect was for Claude to fabricate a list of imagined research and then summa…
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Notes for Building the Cycling City: The Dutch Blueprint for Urban Vitality
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In Building the Cycling City: The Dutch Blueprint for Urban Vitality, Melissa and Chris Bruntlett describe how the Dutch achieved so much cycling success, and how other cities might do the same. The authors bring up a variety of techniques and approaches the Dutch have used, such as seamlessly integrating cycling with public transit, pursuing custo…
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My experience trying to write original, full-length human-sounding articles using Claude AI
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You can use AI tools like Claude to help you write full-length content. By going paragraph-by-paragraph, you can direct the AI while seemingly maintaining your own voice and ideas. However, despite my attempts to use AI with writing, I've found that it's harder to pull off than I thought. I can get close, but due to the way AI tools are trained, th…
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Chatting about AI trends and tech comm with Fabrizio Ferri Benedetti
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In this podcast, I chat with Fabrizio Ferri Benedetti, a tech writer in Barcelona who blogs at passo.uno and works for Splunk, about various AI news topics. We talk about the Forrester AI jobs impact forecast, the community element in documentation, the way the profession is changing with AI, content design roles with LLMs, how complex processes an…
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[Podcast] AI and APIs: What works, what doesn't
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In conversations about AI, a lot of tech writers are asking what kind of scenarios is AI good for? What works, what doesn’t? In which scenarios? You may have read my responses to these questions before in previous posts, but this time I recorded a podcast with slides. In the podcast, I try to pull together these ideas into more of a narrative shape…
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A debate of sorts; Parole vs Formulary Percentage of "Bids". (part one)Por Isaac Shainblum
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Michael Paddleford...Back From the Road
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Having returned to "The County" (Caribou, ME), Michael brings from the road news from both Mississsipi (a public radio station) as well as tidings from Indianna... Narcan ... What the future holds as pertains to legislation and more...
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JessicaLynn CEO of Maine Prison Consultants (Part 2)
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A Transitional Journey through the Prisons of MainePor Voices from the Other Side
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Presentation recording: Specialization myopia syndrome and the content journey
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This is a recording of a presentation called Specialization myopia syndrome and the content journey, which I gave to a company's private tech comm event. With their permission, I'm posting it here. You can watch the recording via YouTube or listen the audio file as a podcast.Por Tom Johnson
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Podcast: All about Redocly, with founder Adam Altman
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In this podcast, I chat with Adam Altman all about Redocly, an authoring/publishing tool for creating API documentation. Topics we discuss include why he started Redocly, the approach to API doc tools, what explains the continued popularity of Redocly, the docs-as-code approach to API tooling, and more.…
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Jerome Weiner ... Consultant/ Behaviorist for El Rancho De La Vida Recovery Treatment Center
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Jerome Weiner is a "child of the 1960s,..." " I left college thinking I was basically going to fix the world ..." I've worked all my life in non-profits... "We work with people from every walk of life..." Abuse knows no boundaries." Non-profits have never been taught to work together..." We had to put some parameters around it..." We've become bett…
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Podcast about Archbee -- a new documentation tool with a block-based editor, API publishing capability, content re-use, and more
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Archbee is a relatively new documentation tool that offers a block-based editor, API publishing capability, content re-use, and more. The initial version of Archbee was released in early 2019. Since then, the product has been steadily ramping up in features and growing its customer base. In this podcast, I chat with Claudiu Dascalescu about Archbee…
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Jan Collins of the Maine Prisoners Advocacy Coalition
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Jan Collins and her family lose their only "breadwinner", her father, to the Thomaston, Maine State Prison, as a very young school girl, forcing them into poverty. Thanks to the generosity of her uncle, a Maine dairy farmer, the family at least has the shelter of a plywood trailer with two bunks, but no running water, that was originally built to t…
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