by andflywrite | Jan 26, 2015 | BEST LINKS EVER, GO AHEAD CALLER
There is a discipline in academics called Semiotics, which is defined as: the study of meaning-making, the philosophical theory of signs and symbols. This includes the study of signs and sign processes (semiosis), indication, designation, likeness, analogy, metaphor,...
by andflywrite | Jan 24, 2015 | BEST LINKS EVER
Liz Brown, PSA BOD member, is taking this course on gamification. Looks kuhl. Gamification is the application of digital game design techniques to non-game contexts, such as business, education, and social impact challenges. Video games are the dominant entertainment...
by andflywrite | Jan 24, 2015 | BEST LINKS EVER, GO AHEAD CALLER
There’s a lot to say about the Joy of Learning; we try to keep that in the forefront of important elements for online learning and DLE, but it’s very very hard to define. An intangible, if you will,, and subjective, and a challenge to quantify with Big...
by andflywrite | Jan 23, 2015 | BEST LINKS EVER, GO AHEAD CALLER
If progress is shaped by human needs, then general shifts in needs would also bring shifts in the nature of technological innovation. The tools we invent would move through the hierarchy of needs, from tools that help safeguard our bodies on up to tools that allow us...
by andflywrite | Jan 21, 2015 | BEST LINKS EVER
Dark Fiber, the fiber optic cable present but not being used, is back in the news as demand for “real broadband” continues to increase. [gview...
by kris | Jan 20, 2015 | BEST LINKS EVER
Training Magazine Network is offering a webinar on game design alignment with Bloom’s taxonomy. Of course, gamification is a core concept PSA sees for encouraging engagement in learning. Fun, engaging narratives integrated with quality technology and...
