Simon Fermor
Simon Fermor

Simon Fermor

Immersing myself in mySQL, Ruby, JavaScript and HTML. I'm also available for IT coaching, technical writing and project management.

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From How Mindless Phone Use Ruins Your Relationships by Angela Lashbrook

…rkplace phubbing study also conducted research on phubbing among couples and found similar results: When one member of a couple uses their phone in the presence of the other, the result is conflict that lowers relationship satisfaction, which can then lead to lower overall life satisfaction and, in some cases, depression.

From The Road To Learning Mathematics Goes Through Struggle, Not Efficiency by Sunil Singh

I repeat. If students are not actively engaged in mathematical struggle in safe and supportive environments, then they are not engaged in mathematical thinking. They are engaged in mathematical mimicking.

From How to Escape a Life of Mediocrity by John P. Weiss

“Don’t listen to anybody. Nobody knows the magic bullet. If they did, they’d sell it and make a fortune. Follow your gut. Follow your instincts. Every once in a while, take a chance.” — Michael Cudlitz