Approximate Reading Time: < 1 minuteHere are a couple of sites that let you test your knowledge of geography. There are some kinds of learning for which simple rote learning and repitition are appropriate – this is one. Test Your Geography Knowledge Rethinking Schools Middle … Continue reading
Approximate Reading Time: < 1 minuteI haven’t really had a chance to look this over yet; if you have any opinions, feel free to comment. The 20 Best Blogs About Game-Based Learning – Online Colleges August 7, 2012 Adults these days (especially those who love … Continue reading
Approximate Reading Time: 2 minutes~ A record of places on the web I want to remember ~ 07 Sep 12 Title: Early Spay and Neuter | AKC Canine Health Foundation About:In this podcast we hear from Dr. Benjamin Hart, a distinguished professor emeritus and … Continue reading
Approximate Reading Time: 2 minutesThis is a re-posting of my reflection for the first course of the Graduate Certificate Program in Serious Game Design and Research at Michigan State University. Please note: these posts are not intended as any kind of commentary on or … Continue reading
Approximate Reading Time: < 1 minuteSchool’s in again. I’m not currently teaching so I thought I’d take the opportunity to move to the other side of the classroom again – I’ve enrolled in a Graduate Certificate Program in Serious Game Design and Research at Michigan … Continue reading
Approximate Reading Time: 2 minutesIn June, an Edmonton teacher (Lynden Dorval) wa suspended from his job because he refused to stop giving zeroes to students who didn’t hand in work. I posted a reaction to that here. His hearing is coming up in a … Continue reading
Approximate Reading Time: 2 minutes~ A record of places on the web I want to remember ~ 01 Sep 12 Honey-Bee Death Conclusively Linked With Pesticide Use About: The ongoing debate about the cause of colony collapse disorder has finally ended. Mongabay recently reported … Continue reading
Approximate Reading Time: 2 minutesI have registered for my first Coursera course: the one on Gamification. I’m keen to see what it’s like. Besides, I think all teachers should become students* from time to time. First Impressions The syllabus page is clean but fairly … Continue reading