Not bad for a couple hours of work. #blender3d #blender3dart #steampunk #neovictorian I painstakingly created every knob and switch as a 3D object two summers ago. Now I can slap these textures anywhere. Similar:Congrats to all the winners at the Pittsburgh 48 Hour Film Project! Bit-Sized Productions …Bit-Sized Productions was nominated for …ArtInteractive Adventure SongIt…
Over the past couple of years, researchers at Jigsaw, a Google subsidiary that focuses on online politics and polarization, have been studying how Gen Zers digest and metabolize what they see online. The researchers were hoping that their work would provide one of the first in-depth, ethnographic studies of Gen Z’s “information literacy.” But the…
I was never really a fan of MTV, I assume because I grew up without cable TV as a teenager in the 80s, and because I was very busy with grad school and starting a family in the 90s. I didn’t really feel like I had much in common with my “Gen X” cohort (most…
Cops gotta cop, and that means keeping pesky journalists under control. Tirado was 38 in May 2020 when she drove from Nashville, Tenn., to Minneapolis to cover the unrest unfolding after the murder of George Floyd. He died when a white Minneapolis police officer kneeled on his neck for more than nine minutes. The city became an epicenter…
Modular support craft from the #neovictorian #steampunk bedtime stories I used to tell my now adult children. #blender3d #blender3dart #design #aesthetics Similar:Narrative, Creativity, and EvolutionMy students are finishing up Hayles, My …AcademiaPippin! Last show today at 2pm.CultureThe Little Girl from the 1981 LEGO Ad is All Grown Up, and She’s Got Something to SayGreat article…
How can a nostalgic, branching-path story-game encourage my 100-level journalism students take risks and learn from their mistakes? Using the ChoiceScript programming language, which features a robust stats system that can remember and respond to player choices, I coded up a “writing your first news story for the student paper” scenario, which unfolds as a…
I was approached on LinkedIn with the opportunity to work to help train an AI, for an hourly wage that’s much higher than I would get for teaching an extra class at my university. I thought about it. I told myself it would help me do my job better if I have a clear sense…
Support the humans who make art in your community. Death of a Salesman. #wirerecorderlife #fountainpenlife #howdotheywhipcheese #nobodydastblamethisman #bernardwormrising Similar:I am at that stage of life where I am excited about loading a new dishwasher for the first…PersonalLittle green owl, if your emotions depend this much on how often I practice, that’s defin…Little green owl, if…
Beautiful set. Support the humans who do arts in your community (instead of settling for AI sludge.) Similar:My Minecraft-obsessed tween made this blocky foam pig at art camp. Next up: Stage Right summer musical th…AestheticsCreated a new graphic for an existing handout on writing editorials.The “lead editorial” represents the offi…EmpathyA merry look at journalism in…
Vibing to a park saxophonist as I code for an upcoming conference presentation, and wait to see The Coffin Maker. A neighbor is sending some distinctly fruity smoke my way. Similar:A Conversation with Dennis Jerz, Actor — WAOB Audio Theatrehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aU6vs0ZB…DramaYou are personally responsible for becoming more ethical than the society you grew up in.Some people…
Details for a modular mid-range scoutship, from the #steampunk #neovictorian bedtime stories I used to tell my now-adult children. #blender3d Similar:Letter Grades Deserve an 'F'In a points-based grade book, the studen…AcademiaAnnie — Cabinet TomorrowMy 10yo daughter Carolyn played Annie in…AmusingThe girl's modern dance choreography workshopAestheticsOut for an April stroll.Nature5 of the Fiercest One-Liners in HistoryYes,…
Proper commenting is an important part of coding any project, especially in an educational context. #ChoiceScript #journalism Similar:It’s that time again.PersonalMaking more retro props for a #blender3d project. The way to get better at a thing is to d…PersonalSlow flyby of a scout shop. Starfield backdrop; particle-based engine exhaust; hull uses a…More progress as I…
My basement dehumidifier was flashing an error code. YouTube had a tutorial with a possible fix. The thing is running now. Waiting to see whether the error returns. Similar:I think I smelled a hint of my mint toothpaste just now. Wishful thinking, or another sign…For the past 2 weeks I have slept a lot,…AcademiaA full…
Joel Lipton, 10 years old at the time, wrote to Peanuts cartoonist Charles Schulz. Fast-forward to this past February, when Lipton and his wife were cleaning out their closet. […] “Dear Joel,” the letter reads. “I think it is more difficult these days to define what makes a good citizen then it has ever been…
Apple has apologized, but like writer Peter C. Baker, I’m not quite ready to let go of that really horrifying ad depicting a roomful of beautifully displayed musical instruments, sound gear, art supplies, and even toys being slowly squashed by a huge hydraulic press (ostensibly to highlight the creative potential of the latest iPad). Picture…
I’m very amused at this nerdy news story about some tension between a judge who asks for legible documents and a lawyer who files documents with flasher typography. While I recognize that language changes and the distinction between “font” and “typeface” is unimportant to the general public, I teach my journalism students that historically…
This friendly gangster was parked at WalMart in Johnstown yesterday. Similar:Cookies. That is all.Aesthetics5 Fun Ways to Help Your Kids Learn Math OnlineMy son has finally found a math textbook…CybercultureOne deck below the bridge, the chief engineer coordinates with his technical heads here at…AestheticsFather David Hudgins RIP | In His Own Words My friend from…
It’s unlikely to be at the forefront of the former president’s mind as he reflects on the verdict, but one immediate consequence is that Trump will probably lose the honorific title of “Mr” in the news pages of the UK’s Daily Telegraph. The Telegraph’s style guide states: “Defendants in criminal court cases … are to be referred…
Frog and Toad at the Mountain Playhouse with the daughter. Similar:A former student contacted me to share her thoughts.A few years ago, I told myself I would s…AcademiaQuoth the ramen, "Eat some more!"PersonalAnother 10 sq cm of #steampunk control panel goodness. #blender3dart #blender3dAestheticsThis happened the last time an eclipse was visible in the area. My…
She’s wearing a shirt with a frog. We are in town to see the Frog and Toad musical. This seemed logical. Similar:Idlewild's Story Book Forest Improves Its SignageIn the past, I have pointed out copy-edi…AestheticsGraduation procession #classof2017PersonalThat’s water under the bridge! Crowds of NPCs charge across, sweeping the player along. G…That’s water under the bridge!…