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December 30, 2014
Spending some time unplugged – a New Year’s Resolution, perhaps?
We are never far away from cell phones and laptop computers – it seems just about all of our work involves being plugged in and connected. But let’s not forget the benefits to our own health and well-being when we step away from technology.
Laura Guertin is a Distinguished Professor of Earth Sciences at Penn State Brandywine in Media, PA. Her research focuses on how technology can enhance teaching and student learning in introductory-level geoscience courses for non-science majors. Her blog focuses on geoscience education/outreach, science communication, and technology tools in the classroom, online, and in the field.