Author Archives: Carol Preece

CFOP Method Part 2.1

Posted on March 4, 2025 by Carol Preece

Well, unfortunately, there isn’t much to report this week.  I have been practicing the OLL and PLL algorithms and my time is getting faster.  What I am finding now is that I am overthinking my solves (again).  This used to … Continue reading →

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There is nothing new under the sun

Posted on March 1, 2025 by Carol Preece

The idea of remixing is not new.  In the documentary  this week, Kirby Ferguson gives examples of remixing and sampling in music going back more than 50 years.  In fact, remixing, sampling and copying have been around for thousands of … Continue reading →

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CFOP Method Part 2: 4 Look Last Layer

Posted on February 25, 2025 by Carol Preece

In my last post, I discussed my understanding of the CFOP method to solve a 3×3 cube.  I actually found the video tutorials less helpful than expected.  So, my son and I were able to find some documents that I … Continue reading →

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Teaching Foundational Skills

Posted on February 19, 2025 by Carol Preece

I believe that as far as education is concerned, social media fits under the umbrella of citizenship education.  It is not enough anymore to teach students how to be ‘good citizens’ in the physical world, we have an obligation to … Continue reading →

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CFOP Method Part 1: Two Look OLL

Posted on February 11, 2025 by Carol Preece

I am diving into the world of the CFOP method!  The most frustrating thing about learning new algorithms is that it always slows down your time at first but I keep reminding myself that this new method will improve my … Continue reading →

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Teachers have a tendency to ruin stuff…

Posted on February 10, 2025 by Carol Preece

Here me out… I think that when it comes to education, teachers tend to ruin the fun in things for students.  I’m not saying that all teachers ruin all the fun in everything for all students but, often, teachers with … Continue reading →

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The Language of Cubing – Week 2

Posted on February 4, 2025 by Carol Preece

This week I focused on learning how to read Cube Notation.  I have a fantastic app called CubeTime which scores my times and shows my average over time.  It also provides random scrambles to solve. Providing a series of scrambles … Continue reading →

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Learning the Language of Cubing

Posted on January 26, 2025 by Carol Preece

When I learned how to solve a speedcube, my son taught me one algorithm at a time and I gave each algorithm a nickname to help me remember it.  Here are the algorithms and nicknames that I use in order to … Continue reading →

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The Positive Side of a Cell Phone Ban

Posted on January 24, 2025 by Carol Preece

I may have an unpopular opinion here but I support the cell phone ban, at least, in theory.  I don’t agree with how the Saskatchewan Government announced the ban in the middle of the summer without proper engagement with teachers, … Continue reading →

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Becoming a Speedcuber

Posted on January 20, 2025 by Carol Preece

Five years ago, I had no idea that there was an entire subculture of competitive speedcubers out there.  My son purchased a Rubik’s Cube brand cube and taught himself to solve it during the summer between Grade 6 and 7.  … Continue reading →

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