Yes!! Videogames in the Classroom? – Newsweek Education – MSNBC.com: Where parents see hours wasted in front of a screen, these scientists see potential. An FAS study released this week, titled “Harnessing the power of video games for learning,” reports that best-selling games are built in surprisingly pedagogical ways. Players improve at their own pace.… Continue reading Videogames in the Classroom?
Month: October 2006
Spies Among Us
Every quasi-governmental organization needs their own spies. Why am I not surprised that the MPAA has spies all over the country? I am surprised that the Boy Scouts of America (BSA, not to be confused with the Business Software Alliance the software equivalent of the MPAA and RIAA) are the spies. Though, the longer I… Continue reading Spies Among Us
Spies Among Us
Every quasi-governmental organization needs their own spies. Why am I not surprised that the MPAA has spies all over the country? I am surprised that the Boy Scouts of America (BSA, not to be confused with the Business Software Alliance the software equivalent of the MPAA and RIAA) is are the spies. Though, the longer… Continue reading Spies Among Us
Big Clef
Every quasi-governmental organization needs their own spies. Why am I not surprised that the MPAA has spies all over the country? I am surprised that the Boy Scouts of America (BSA, not to be confused with the Business Software Alliance the software equivalent of the MPAA and RIAA) are the spies. Though, the longer I… Continue reading Big Clef
Washington DC
I took a trip with my family to Washington DC last weekend. Below is a sampling of pictures I took. Many more are over at Flickr. Click on any one below to see it larger. Plus the larger view has a link over to Flickr. 😀 Tyrannusaurus Rex The two little girls below are my… Continue reading Washington DC
QotD:Just Like Me, But In 2-D
Which cartoon character best represents you? Submitted by Know It All. Offhand, at the moment, I'd say Renton from Eureka 7. All internal angst about everything in the world. 🙂 Read and post comments | Send to a friend
Yeah for Fall
It’s 67 F in my apartment this morning. It feels so very good. Over the past week I’ve noticed temperatures have dropped. My apartment retains heat pretty well. Its 42 outside. I went to visit Cat in Lawrenceville. She asked me to help her with her computers. I knew both were old and one is… Continue reading Yeah for Fall
QotD: I Love To Shop For…
What's your favorite thing to shop for? Submitted by JadedButterfly. Books. I can spend hours in even a mediocre bookstore reading the first chapter of a book. Nive cover art, interesting rear jacket, and I've got to read the first chapter to determine whether the author's style seems worth the price. With movies and video… Continue reading QotD: I Love To Shop For…
Best Virus of the Day
From: customercare@newegg.com Subject: Order Confirmation number: 37679041 Body: Dear Customer, Thank you for ordering from our internet shop. If you paid with a credit card, the charge on your statement will be from name of our shop. This email is to confirm the receipt of your order. Please do not reply as this email was… Continue reading Best Virus of the Day
QotD: My First Gig
What was your very first job? Submitted by Laurel. I was hired as a Student Assistant in college in the library shelving books. It paid minimum wage. However, I impressed people with my work ethic to get the opportunity to have my choice of positions later. Read and post comments | Send to a friend