January 2009

Learning Set Free

January 21, 2009

There’s a passage in one of George Siemens’ recent postings that I like so much I’m tempted simply to quote it and hit publish. In reviewing an article on “courseocentricsm” Siemens says: I like the idea of thinning our classroom walls and allowing connections to be formed between concepts from other subject areas. But that [...]

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When’s the last time you asked why?

January 14, 2009

Think about it. We often wonder about why things are the way they are, and in our own minds, question why they should be that way. But when was the last time you asked why? I mean really asked? Consciously and out loud. About something important. Of someone in a position to give an answer. [...]

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Serious Games Round-Up

January 12, 2009

While I was taking a bit of time off for the holidays, the gaming world did not sleep. Here are a number of highlights from the last month, including some new games. Gaming Trends & Research Advertising Pawn offers up the following slide show on gaming trends (click through if you don’t see it). It’s [...]

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