Approximate Reading Time: 2 minutesFor those who are unaware of this issue (that’s MOST people these days) there are a great many breeds of domestic livestock that are in danger of vanishing. That’s right folks, cows, sheep, chickens, and the like come in various … Continue reading
Approximate Reading Time: 3 minutesThe Calgary Stampede, called the “Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth, started this Friday. It is one of the things for which we are world famous. It always starts on Friday with a parade. People in Calgary get time off work … Continue reading
Approximate Reading Time: 2 minutesI’ve had more than one educator tell me that they thought all simulations were educational. If you are looking at simulations designed to be educational, then, sure – it’s a tautology. But coming from CS and having some experience with … Continue reading
Approximate Reading Time: 2 minutesAlthough I still think learning several is good for you. Hello Worlds (why humanities students should learn to program) « Matthew G. Kirschenbaum. (May 23, 2010) While I do agree with some of what he says, his misconceptions convince me … Continue reading
Approximate Reading Time: 2 minutesEarlier this spring, I had a lovely conversation with a fellow game researcher and enthusiast (Jostein Hassel) about how digital games are related to non-digital games. I learned a lot from this conversation (more on that in an upcoming post). … Continue reading
Approximate Reading Time: 2 minutesSo why is it possible to get an Ed Tech degree by taking ONLY Education courses? It shouldn’t be. IT (Information Technology), Education, Management, … are all APPLIED disciplines – if all you know is the one of these, you … Continue reading
Approximate Reading Time: 2 minutesJust because you use some application or piece of software does not mean you know it. There is a reason why race car drivers often start out as (professional or amateur) mechanics: In order to get the best performance out … Continue reading
Approximate Reading Time: 2 minutesI came across this the other day (thanks! to Bonnie Bracey Sutton) Building an Interdisciplinary Identity in a (Mostly) Non-Interdisciplinary Academic World – ProfHacker – The Chronicle of Higher Education. There are a few things in here that really struck … Continue reading