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All of that test-taking robs students of real learning time. This teacher reports that her students lost four class periods alone taking the GRADE. Even worse, her students are about to take another round of tests, the CDT’s, which are given on computers. Because the school’s classes are too large to fit in the computer…
“I’d like to find someone else to #homeschool my kids for me,” said a colleague today. (Being imperfect, I yell at my imperfect kids, too.) Similar:I asked my geekling whether she was ready for bed…I asked my #geekling whether she was rea…AmusingTweet: Came around the corner and saw my kids huddled on…Came around the corner…
A group of dedicated Doctor Who fans tracked down at least 100 long-lost episodes of the show gathering dust more than 3,000 miles away in Ethiopia. It was feared the BBC programmes from the 1960s – featuring the first two doctors William Hartnell and Patrick Troughton – had vanished for all time after the Beeb…
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This weekend, independent video game developers and fans gathered for the international IndieCade Festival in Los Angeles. One of the featured speakers Saturday was sound designer Ben Prunty, who integrates audio into some of the most popular independent video games. Prunty composed the soundtrack to the computer game Faster Than Light, which was nominated for…
I hate your blog. Your recipe for vegan eggnog is stupid. I hissed and I booed it, and then eschewed it, never made it once. Yes, your blog roll is a confederacy of dunces. It abuts less interesting links in your posts. Hamsters that dance! I’m not engrossed. I’m not opposed to your collection of…
Upon reading that recent message from my inbox, I wanted to shout out “let your child fail.” The shouting was not due to frustration, rather to be sure that my voice was heard by many. And when I say fail, I mean fall. Let them fall. How can we learn to get back up if…
RT @AllieBGoLightly: ” #digitalhumanities is predicated on values: openness, interdisciplinary, collaborative” – @kmiffitt #tcpgh13 Similar:My Minecraft-obsessed tween made this blocky foam pig at art camp. Next up: Stage Right summer musical th…AestheticsJuror's CreedWhile researching my obligations for #ju…CultureParallel structure in writing: Use it!These comic panels cover the issue well….HumanitiesCarolyn Gombell Is Not a Real Person:…
@JoolieBoolie210 The curtain call dance alone made me want to see the show again. Similar:Carolyn Gombell Is Not a Real Person: #JusticeforCarolyn Is a Campaign Against Twitter Ref…Fascinating use of social media. To be c…Current_EventsSeeing a different cast. Break all the legs!CultureThe Struggle to Save Ballet From ItselfA former dancer reckons with the rigors …AestheticsShe…
RT @SamekAshley: I have been saying chain all wrong. It is actually chaaaain while one indicates a chain around their neck #comoferrors #el… Similar:What kids do when Dad won't hand over the iPod So I’m not being selfish… this is …EducationLoved seeing A Comedy of Errors @setonhillLoved seeing A Comedy of Errors @setonhi…TweetsFormer student: "I…
To tweet or not to tweet from your seat in the theater? #tcpgh13 @THATCampPGH amt-lab.org/blog/2013/07/t… Similar:Why I Took My Kids’ Toys AwayMy wife is something of a hoarder. Now, …CultureAnonymous comment cards from student journalists at the end of the second week. These folks are amazing! It’s such a…Academia'Dream' casting a family affairAmong actors in…
Enjoying a bit of Beatles nerdology from the audience in Joula’s lunch keynote on textual analysis. @THATCampPGH #tcpgh13 Similar:Desert Bus: The Worst Video Game Ever CreatedPenn and Teller are involved with this s…BooksRT @JordanFor: One of the counters from the Civil…RT @JordanFor: One of the counters from …Tweets10 Rules of Internet – Anil DashA very…
Most of the attendees at my Scratch workshop also wanted to hear about Inform7. #tcpgh13 @THATCampPGH Similar:She doesn't have keys or a phone or an ID. Why does my tween need a purse?To stash her Lemonheads and Smarties. ht…AmusingDesert Bus: The Worst Video Game Ever CreatedPenn and Teller are involved with this s…BooksRT @PhilKomarny: A…
Looks like my Scratch proposal is a go for 11:15 in the McGuire Room, 3rd Floor, Library. Now to find that room… #tcpgh13 @THATCampPGH Similar:Habits for happiness: tips for looking on the bright side of lifeHabits for happiness: tips for looking o…PersonalAnd the girl has succeeded in getting me to wear t…And the girl has…
Very interested in the proposal on pros & cons of letting patrons tweet during theater performances. #tcpgh13 @THATCampPGH Similar:Proto iPads and Paper Coexist in Classic Star TrekRewatching the classic Trek episode “The…CybercultureHello, there, mini.Hello, there, mini. Let’s restore you fr…TweetsTweet: For an anatomy project, my #geekling made a Vulcan…For an anatomy project, my #geekling mad…TweetsHow…
RT @frittersandclam: I want to propose a session just to walk out of it. Love it. #tcpgh13 Similar:And the girl has succeeded in getting me to wear t…And the girl has succeeded in getting me…TweetsI asked my geekling whether she was ready for bed…I asked my #geekling whether she was rea…AmusingHow hate and misinformation go…
Here is an example of how I teach with Inform 7. jerz.setonhill.edu/blog/2012/11/1… @THATCampPGH #tcpgh13 Similar:Writing IndexJerz > About > Dennis G. Jerz [ P…AcademiaDeath Comes for the Microbot — Flash Fiction by Aimee PicchiBee walked on six spindly legs to the sp…CultureDungeons & Dragons & PhilosophyIn one of the most compelling chapters, …ArtViral Video Vilifies Foul-ball FanA recent video that…
Also pitching a workshop on Informy @THATCampPGH #tcpgh13 inform7.com/if/anth/Introd… Similar:Judge: Apple conspired to fix eBook prices.Judge: Apple conspired to fix eBook pric…BooksLoved seeing A Comedy of Errors @setonhillLoved seeing A Comedy of Errors @setonhi…TweetsMaybe I'll just delete these QUARTER OF A MILLION spam comments.Not kidding — 254,460 spam comments in …CybercultureWhat kids do when Dad…
I’m about to give a mini pitch for a workshop on Scratch at #tcpgh13 @THATCampPGH youtube.com/watch?v=Jd58fe… Similar:I'm no longer surprised, but still want to document.This is really noteworthy. Today the Pre…Current_EventsParallel Structure vs. Faulty ParallelismI just touched up a handout on Parallel …HumanitiesShe doesn't have keys or a phone or an ID. Why does my…