Hobofarmer's recent activity
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Comment on Have you ever witnessed the Butterfly Effect? in ~life
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Comment on Bethesda’s Oblivion Unreal Engine 5 remake could be releasing sooner than you think in ~games
Hobofarmer Link ParentOblivion has quite a few really memorable quests I enjoyed though, more than skyrim for sure.Oblivion has quite a few really memorable quests I enjoyed though, more than skyrim for sure.
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Comment on Bethesda’s Oblivion Unreal Engine 5 remake could be releasing sooner than you think in ~games
Hobofarmer Link ParentI'm of the opinion they'd change morrowind to be more sensible for modern audiences and completely ruin it in the process.I'm of the opinion they'd change morrowind to be more sensible for modern audiences and completely ruin it in the process.
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Comment on How ‘talk pedometers’ are transforming education in Birmingham, US classrooms in ~tech
Hobofarmer Link ParentAgreed that continual use would lead to diminishing returns and end up being very dehumanizing as you said. I do know that the LENA System is ostensibly used as part of a 5-week program per their...Agreed that continual use would lead to diminishing returns and end up being very dehumanizing as you said.
I do know that the LENA System is ostensibly used as part of a 5-week program per their website, which seems a reasonable time investment for something like this. Get some metrics and data, use it to give meaningful feedback, measure again to check for improvement, and then move on without the system from there.
I could see it mostly being useful for newer teachers or those who struggle with interactions, but I worry about forced interaction. I love talking with my kids (both in class and my own children at home) but had a very hard time when they were infants or toddlers who couldn't really speak back and have a conversation. I am naturally an introverted and quiet person, so just blathering away to a potato human was very hard for me, and I know about the benefits!
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Comment on How ‘talk pedometers’ are transforming education in Birmingham, US classrooms in ~tech
Hobofarmer Link ParentI'm sorry, I had the option to read and continue using my adblocker.I'm sorry, I had the option to read and continue using my adblocker.
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Comment on How ‘talk pedometers’ are transforming education in Birmingham, US classrooms in ~tech
Hobofarmer Link ParentThank you for providing context - this is something I suppose I take for granted, having worked in the field so long. It might not seem important to blather away to an infant, or a young child who...Thank you for providing context - this is something I suppose I take for granted, having worked in the field so long. It might not seem important to blather away to an infant, or a young child who can barely speak. Those interactions establish important connections within the brain which can be expanded on later in life.
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Comment on How ‘talk pedometers’ are transforming education in Birmingham, US classrooms in ~tech
Hobofarmer LinkI stumbled on this article a few days ago, and found it interesting but wasn't sure if it would pop up on my work radar. I forwarded it to my director, and we had some discussion on it before...I stumbled on this article a few days ago, and found it interesting but wasn't sure if it would pop up on my work radar. I forwarded it to my director, and we had some discussion on it before moving on. For reference, I am an Early Childhood Educator.
Fast forward to today and my schools owners, who have been at a convention the last few days, come asking about this. Was nice looking like we were on the cutting edge already, but besides that, this raises interesting thoughts:
- Data supports encouraging more interactions, and more quality interactions between caregivers and children. Is this the most humanistic way to encourage that?
- Do we need a humanistic approach? So much in education is focused on measurable methods and results already, rather than "feels".
- How do we feel about the safety of data involved?
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How ‘talk pedometers’ are transforming education in Birmingham, US classrooms
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Comment on What do you like about your job? in ~talk
Hobofarmer Link ParentI love trying to build up my coworkers as well! I find it so much more pleasant to work with competent people. I push those around me to better themselves and give their best efforts. The most...I love trying to build up my coworkers as well! I find it so much more pleasant to work with competent people. I push those around me to better themselves and give their best efforts.
The most frustrating thing to me is when some people just don't care to even try and change, even when shown every which way that change is better.
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Comment on What do you like about your job? in ~talk
Hobofarmer LinkI enjoy teaching, the whole process of helping others grow in meaningful ways. I like seeing others improve on themselves. It brings me great pleasure to take essentially feral children and turn...I enjoy teaching, the whole process of helping others grow in meaningful ways. I like seeing others improve on themselves. It brings me great pleasure to take essentially feral children and turn them into individuals capable of reason and empathy. My current age group (4-5 year olds) sees an enormous amount of change within that span, and it's truly an amazing process.
I wish I got paid more.
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Comment on What's a feeling you sometimes experience that you don't have a name for? in ~talk
Hobofarmer Link ParentThis is exactly what I strive to feel on long bike rides, early in the morning during summer. Nobody needs me for a few hours, I can be alone without worry, I'm not trying to rush anywhere and I...This is exactly what I strive to feel on long bike rides, early in the morning during summer. Nobody needs me for a few hours, I can be alone without worry, I'm not trying to rush anywhere and I don't have pressing needs when I get back. I can just... Exist.
Lovely.
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Comment on Photos and videos of latest Kilauea eruption - March 6, 2025 in ~enviro
Hobofarmer Link ParentAre you curtain? /noise I'm so sorryAre you curtain?
/noise I'm so sorry
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Comment on Tildes Book Club - Hyperion - An invitation to crowd source cultural references and allusions in ~books
Hobofarmer LinkI've had this sitting on my shelf for years and only ever got through the priests journey. Maybe I'll finish it.I've had this sitting on my shelf for years and only ever got through the priests journey. Maybe I'll finish it.
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Comment on Humble Choice - March 2025 in ~games
Hobofarmer Link ParentAgainst my better judgement I bought the pre-order. I was very under whelmed. Been a long time player like yourself, and everything about this just felt like a watered down copy.Against my better judgement I bought the pre-order. I was very under whelmed. Been a long time player like yourself, and everything about this just felt like a watered down copy.
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Comment on What works do you think should be added to the literary canon? in ~books
Hobofarmer Link ParentIt's actually the first book I read in the Discworld series. I certainly was able to digest it without any other context, but on re-reading later after getting through more of the series it felt a...It's actually the first book I read in the Discworld series. I certainly was able to digest it without any other context, but on re-reading later after getting through more of the series it felt a lot more understandable.
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Comment on Discord in early talks about IPO in ~tech
Hobofarmer Link ParentHonest question, what's an alternative? Even tildes isn't magically safe from enshittification, it can happen here and anywhere else. I enjoy discord, I even run a moderately sized server (6500...Honest question, what's an alternative? Even tildes isn't magically safe from enshittification, it can happen here and anywhere else. I enjoy discord, I even run a moderately sized server (6500 members), but if it gets to be a crappy service like reddit or Facebook or whatever else, I'll happily leave and find something new that isn't garbage.
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Comment on What works do you think should be added to the literary canon? in ~books
Hobofarmer LinkTerry Pratchett. Edit: Specifically Discworld, and more specifically Mort and Equal Rites. Edit 2: I realize this is yet another male British author but I really believe his writing has had an...Terry Pratchett.
Edit: Specifically Discworld, and more specifically Mort and Equal Rites.
Edit 2: I realize this is yet another male British author but I really believe his writing has had an outsized impact on his readers.
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Comment on Has anyone read the books listed in the New Lifetime Reading Plan by Clifton Fadiman? in ~books
Hobofarmer LinkI've read a handful of these, and Things Fall Apart is on my mental reading list... One day... Anyways, the ones I enjoyed most on this list are the works of Homer (I adore Greek mythology)...I've read a handful of these, and Things Fall Apart is on my mental reading list... One day...
Anyways, the ones I enjoyed most on this list are the works of Homer (I adore Greek mythology) several works from Shakespeare (I love Marc Antony's speech against Brutus in Julius Caesar) and Huckleberry Finn (it's such an American feeling novel in a way I can't articulate).
Have you read any on here?
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Comment on Solo outings in ~life.men
Hobofarmer Link ParentI used to spend quite a bit of time alone - long road trips, flights, going out to events by myself. I agree with you that you learn a lot about yourself, and it often can lead to needing to put...I used to spend quite a bit of time alone - long road trips, flights, going out to events by myself. I agree with you that you learn a lot about yourself, and it often can lead to needing to put yourself out of your comfort zone a bit, which is a good thing for growth.
Now that I'm older, with a family and more work responsibilities, I yearn for more time alone. Yet, I feel guilty when I get it. How would you work on combating that feeling?
As an aside, something I want to try and do on my own is a small, solo bike packing trip around my state. There's a lovely 500 mile trail I can follow, and I think it would be a great accomplishment. Just need to figure out the logistics involved!
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Comment on The UK and other regions are running suspiciously low on Xbox Series X console stocks, why is PlayStation still widely more available? in ~games
Hobofarmer Link ParentNintendo is in an entirely different niche than Sony or Microsoft. I'd argue that the Steam Deck and other portable systems like that are their real competition, but even then it doesn't seem...Nintendo is in an entirely different niche than Sony or Microsoft. I'd argue that the Steam Deck and other portable systems like that are their real competition, but even then it doesn't seem right.
The Switch is more what I'd call a casual gamers system, and is more child friendly. My nephew loves his Switch, for example, and takes it everywhere with him. My own kids enjoyed it for a while, but now that they're old enough to have their own phones and chromebooks, they're using those instead, aside from the occasional game of Fortnite.
The last time Nintendo really competed with Sony and Microsoft was in the GameCube era.
I feel that as a teacher I've seen this a lot - especially when I see students years later. It's helpful to keep in mind that small actions or moments for us can be huge for others. It's why I strive to be kind, caring, and thoughtful in my interactions with others, because even a small compliment or a kind word can have a huge effect.