Approximate Reading Time: < 1 minuteCHRIS HADFIELD: An astronaut’s advice. It’s at least as much about learning to BE as it is about learning ABOUT. It’s very important to remember that. It’s also something we tend to be lousy at – especially in Higher Ed. … Continue reading
Approximate Reading Time: < 1 minuteThis is the second time in just a few days that something related to reputation and credentials has come up. Revenge, ego and the corruption of Wikipedia – Salon.com. One of the things media and education experts and advocates often … Continue reading
Approximate Reading Time: 2 minutes“Open Access” journals are all the rage these days. The idea which, on the surface is a worthy one, is that readers get access to the papers for free. Instead of making money via subscriptions, these journals get their money … Continue reading
Approximate Reading Time: 2 minutesThe Convincing Case for Sending Your Kids Outside to Play Alone | Inhabitots. YES!!!! A recent story in The New York Times discussed how play has all but vanished from childhood. The article states, “Too little playtime may seem to rank far … Continue reading
Approximate Reading Time: 2 minutesThe new enclosure movement | Harold Jarche. I’m really quite conflicted about this. On the one hand I believe we should share our skills and knowledge so others can benefit. I think this is especially true for academics, who benefit … Continue reading
Approximate Reading Time: < 1 minutehttp://www.gamasutra.com/blogs/AdrianChmielarz/20130509/191987/You_Have_an_Idea_for_a_Game__Heres_Why_Nobody_Cares.php Gamasutra: Adrian Chmielarz’s Blog – You Have an Idea for a Game – Here’s Why Nobody Cares The following blog was, unless otherwise noted, independently written by a member of Gamasutra’s game development community. The thoughts and opinions expressed … Continue reading
Approximate Reading Time: < 1 minuteNew Report on the value of Game-based Learning Game-based learning: latest evidence and future directions The role of video games in teaching and learning is a source of debate among many educators, researchers and in the popular press. Detractors and … Continue reading
Approximate Reading Time: < 1 minuteHow not to write a PhD thesis | General | Times Higher Education. Many of these apply to papers submitted for publication, generally. I have lost track of how many game papers I have reviewed where the authors had an … Continue reading