Andrew McCluskey

The function of art is also clear: Artists propose new ways of doing things and perceiving the world, which if successful, become conventional.

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The curation of collaborative playlists is inherently a creative endeavor that taps into our uniquely human capacity for artistic expression.

By providing a platform for this creativity to flourish, musicto aligns with LaFrance's vision of using technology to enhance rather than replace core aspects of our humanity.

In essence, musicto's... See more

When you teach online, many people assume they’re 100% an instructor—but you’re actually 50% an instructor and 50% an entertainer. Attention spans are short and the responsibility is on the instructor (not the student) to help students understand why they should care.

I often think of the Noah Smith quote: “Fifteen years ago, the internet was an escape from the real world. Now, the real world is an escape from the internet.”