Wednesday, October 28, 2026
Education STEM

Learning Tool: Flashcards

This app demonstrates a learning aid using Flashcards. This is another variation of the memory game I also shared for learning proper cooking temperature for some common TCS foods. It also has timing and score metrics features. Take the quiz here (runs in any browser and device) Format: Quiz: Flashcards. Ungraded. For more Instructional Design […]

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Education STEM

Branching Scenario in Instructional Design: Food Safety

A multi-branch scenario learning content created in opensource H5P platform for proper food handling as per food serveing establishments in Washington state. Demonstrates: Decisions, and consequences, and conditional branchings. Also employs conditional media format presentation (images, videos). Format: Decision-making and learning quiz. Ungraded. For more Instructional Design demos, click here.

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Education STEM

Interactive Quiz: Safe Food Handling

A quiz created in opensource H5P platform for TCS (temperature control safety) foods. Demonstrates various content types: Multiple choice (single answer, multiple answers), True/False, Fill-in-the-blank, Drag-and-drop words, Drag-and-drop images. Keeps scoring, checks answer on each quiz, Show Solution on each quiz, and final score features. Format: Quiz (multiple question types). Graded. For more Instructional Design […]

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STEM

Animated Map Demonstration

Today, I’m sharing an animated map presentation (created in a map generation tool) showcasing a few Seattle POIs. The project was then exported to a video for embedding here. The map starts with a bird’s-eye view of USA, locates WA->Seattle, then zooms into mainly some touristy POIs near downtown Seattle. Then it zooms out to […]

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Analytics STEM

Digital Infrastructure’s (AI’s) Hidden Thirst

As our lives become increasingly digital, the physical infrastructure powering it, data centers, demands enormous resources. One often-overlooked cost? Water! From hyperscale campuses to neighborhood colocation facilities, data centers consume millions of gallons daily to stay cool. This post explores the scale of water usage across U.S. data centers and compares it to household consumption, […]

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STEM

Cup Drop Paradox – Answer and Proof

This is the conclusion of the original post about Tony’s Cup Drop Paradox. If you haven’t read the puzzle already, please do so first, take a stab (you can submit your response anonymously and see what others said) below: Ok, assuming you have given it a shot and perhaps even nailed it, here’s my answer […]

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STEM

Cup Drop Paradox: Who Finishes First?

The Backstory I came up with this puzzle variant after watching a video posted on social media of two girls racing to put cups in a bucket. The winner was clearly due to a faster player but made me think what if I took that variable out and introduced something less obvious. And so here […]

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STEM

Python in Excel — Introduction (how and why)

Python in Excel is a feature that allows users to write and execute Python code directly within Excel spreadsheets. This integration enables advanced data analysis, automation, and visualization without needing external add-ins or additional purchases. Advanced, complex visualizations that are not possible directly in Excel is now possible with Python code that uses powerful libraries […]

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