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Zotero Redux

By Ann York

Keeping digital stuff organized is a challenge, and we dedicated a podcast to that topic last year. One of our favorite tools that has since stood the test of time is Zotero. A recent article in Inside Higher Ed echoes our sentiments: “….you can build up a collection of digital documents, cataloging and sorting... »

Still searching for the “magic bullet”

By Ann York

Last year about this time, Fritz and I did a podcast on organizational tools. Over the past year, we both have investigated a number of different tools, from pen and paper to new software. Though we continue to search for the “magic bullet” of organizational bliss, I am happy to say I have made... »

Wading into the Stream

By Ann York

I joined the Connectivism and Connective Knowledge course, described as a “rather large open online course” with hundreds of participants worldwide. I had the intention of actively participating, but soon became overwhelmed, downgrading myself to lurking and snatching a few tidbits from their daily newsletter. This reminded me of a post on Zen... »

No cute kittens

By Ann York

Fritz and I did a podcast at the beginning of the year on organization in which we talked about how we were trying new and old tools to manage our work life. Since then I have really paid attention to what is working and what isn’t. Here’s a partial update: Zotero is a winner. I... »

Too Much Stuff

By Ann York

It’s a new year and I’m dreaming of a fresh start. I don’t know about you, but “stuff” has multiplied in every nook and cranny of my home over the long, cold winter. Determined to make a clean sweep of it, I picked up Peter Walsh’s book It’s All Too Much. ... »