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John C. Dvorak (/ ˈ d v ɔːr æ k /; born 1952) is an American writer and broadcaster in the areas of technology and personal computing. [1] He has been a columnist for multiple magazines since the 1980s and has written or co-authored over a dozen how-to books on software and technology.
A podcast client, podcatcher, or podcast app, is a computer program or mobile app used to stream or download podcasts, via an RSS or XML feed. [ 1 ] [ 2 ] [ 3 ] While podcast clients are best known for streaming and downloading audio podcasts, many can also download video podcasts, newsfeeds , text, and pictures.
In 2018, Williamson started his own podcast show, Modern Wisdom, with the subtitle "life lessons from the smartest people on the planet". [9] He has discussed current events, politics, philosophy, science and hobbies with a variety of guests including Jordan Peterson, Jocko Willink, Steven Pinker, Louise Perry, Will MacAskill, Robin Dunbar, Andrew Huberman, Michael Malice, Sam Harris, Eric ...
The use of podcasts better prepares students for classes and promotes discussions. The download of podcasts peaks both immediately after a podcast has been uploaded and right before examinations or deadlines. [8] Students use podcasts as part of their review for exams because it provides different methods of reinforcement of course material.
Scratch is a high-level, block-based visual programming language and website aimed primarily at children as an educational tool, with a target audience of ages 8 to 16. [9] [10] Users on the site can create projects on the website using a block-like interface.
Elliot Aronson (born January 9, 1932) is an American psychologist who has carried out experiments on the theory of cognitive dissonance and invented the Jigsaw Classroom, a cooperative teaching technique that facilitates learning while reducing interethnic hostility and prejudice.
The show also relies on its listeners—dubbed "producers"—to provide artwork and audio clips. [2] In July 2016, the show won the Podcast Award for Best Podcast in the category "News & Politics." [3] In September 2013, the show was nominated for Podcast Awards in two categories, "People's Choice" and "Politics / News". [4]
Arment was also the Chief Technology Officer of Tumblr and founder of Instapaper [3] before founding Overcast, and he had created his own podcasts before launching the app. [4] In March 2023, Arment told The Vergecast how he built and maintains Overcast by himself, and that he uses ad banners promoting podcasts to cover the costs of the free app. [5]