The Knewton Blog

Have you ever tried to teach a skill, then gotten frustrated at the process because nothing seemed to be getting through? “It’s easy, let me show you. You just do this.” “Like this?” “No, not like that. Just do THIS.” “Like this?” “No! ARGH!” Is it your fault for not being able to get through to the student? Or is it their fault for not understanding something that seems simple? In most cases, it’s your… Read more

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At night, our office is filled with people staring into computer monitors in dim light. Our eyes weren’t designed for this. Neither were our computer screens. In fact, monitor lighting is designed to mimic sunlight. This is great during the daytime hours. But at night, against the backdrop of a dark room? Turns out this faux-sunlight is super bright and headache-inducing. Here are two free apps to help ease eyestrain (and maybe even improve late-night… Read more

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