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Proficiency Based Learning Resources

August 3, 2016 By barrie@compassdesigns.net Leave a Comment

Sometimes called “Standards-Based”, here are some resources for those interested in finding out more about Proficiency Based Learning and Grading.

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Social Media Redux

June 2, 2016 By barrie@compassdesigns.net 1 Comment

Recently I have been advising a few organizations on their Social Media Strategy. As I have been doing so, I dug up a post I made from a presentation in 2010. Its advice still holds true – “How small businesses can use content websites to succeed in today’s social-saturated web“. Interestingly, though I talk about Facebook having 500 million users, now we know it’s even more. The strategy here is even more important!

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How to turn off WordPress Comments if you use Disqus

June 1, 2016 By barrie@compassdesigns.net 1 Comment

I use Disqus on my blog, and like how to presents an easy interface, stops spam and encourages comments. The trouble is that you need to have the WordPress setting to “Allow Comments” and that opens a door to spammers.

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The API was Yesterday. The Tomorrow is iPaaS

May 23, 2016 By barrie@compassdesigns.net Leave a Comment

The secret of growth for SaaS companies is a strong integration strategy, leveraged by a robust API connected to iPaaS ecosystems like Zapier and IFTTT.

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Left Hook Digital Named Zapier’s First Integration Developer Partner

April 29, 2016 By barrie@compassdesigns.net Leave a Comment

Over at Left Hook Digital, we are pretty excited to be named Zapier’s first Integration Developer Partner.

Here’s the scoop:

cropped-cropped-Left_Hook_Digital_Logo_Header.pngLeft Hook Digital, a consultancy that specializes in building and supporting cloud software integrations, announced today that it was recently named Zapier’s first-ever Integration Developer Partner.

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I am an entrepreneur, web consultant, author and educator.

I have been involved in starting a K-12 School District, a Private High School, and three web tech companies. I also wrote one of the original and best selling books on Joomla.

And I like sailing with kids.

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  • Proficiency Based Learning Resources
  • Social Media Redux
  • How to turn off WordPress Comments if you use Disqus
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