Approximate Reading Time: 3 minutesDo Animals Play Games? I guess it is always possible to discuss definitions, but if one is willing to accept a common-sense definition of play, then animals absolutely play. Kittens (and almost all adult cats) often ‘play’ when alone, which … Continue reading
Approximate Reading Time: 4 minutesI have seriously misjudged M. David Merrill. His Component Display Theory was very computer sciencey, and unwieldy, and really turned me off; but First Principles is *really* good. Thank you Gail for pointing me at it! I’ve had this notion … Continue reading
Approximate Reading Time: < 1 minuteThis looks like this might be worth a bit of time to investigate: http://immersiveeducation.org/It came across the game_edu list this morning. Media Grid call for participation: Immersive Education and Virtual Learning Environments High quality PDF and Web versions: http://MediaGrid.org/#NEWS BOSTON, … Continue reading
Approximate Reading Time: 3 minutes Today I found a mouse in my glove. I hate mice. I found one in my boot once – I was barefoot when I put it on – something squishy in the toe – shook out my boot and … Continue reading
Approximate Reading Time: 5 minutesThis story was originally written May 31 1998. Republished on June 13 2007 Copyright, K.Becker Today was one of *those* days. I went downstairs to check on the 2 little mallards that hatched a few days ago only to find … Continue reading