Looking at getting an iPhone? Ars Technica has a rather extensive testing and review of the iPhone. Some of what they put the phone through will make your cringe, including dropping the phone from a 3rd story window and sliding it down a sidewalk face down. In the end, Ars gave the phone an 8... Continue Reading →
A cynical take on educational games
From "World of Borecraft: Never play a video game that's trying to teach you something": Ever since video games were invented, parents and teachers have been trying to make them boring. Any child of the 1980s and 1990s will remember Mavis Beacon Teaches Typing and Math Blaster Mystery: The Great Brain Robbery, games that promised... Continue Reading →
On being a gaming parent
From The Impact of Being a Gaming Parent at 2old2play: Now that you’ve read my tale of our gaming experience you may ask, “What is the impact of being a gaming parent?†Look closely at the text that I’ve bolded. You notice words like closeness, joy, share, talk, love and many more. These experiences are... Continue Reading →
Friday afternoon fun
This is all kinds of wrong, but a hoot nonetheless. Dress up Barack Dress up Hillary You can even share your outfit code with others. Have fun.
Rules for Making a Good Impression
Business week offers several suggestions for making a good first impression: Rule #1: Respond within 24 Hours Rule #2: Greet People with Enthusiasm Rule #3: Make Eye Contact Rule #4: Leave Smart Voice Messages Rule #5: Respect Contacts Rule #6: Mind Your E-Mail Rule #7: Remember Small Touches
CIL 2007: Learning Objects and Gaming
Learning Objects Shiu Liu Colorado State University A learning object is an online tool that includes a learning objective, a learning process, and assessment of learning, providing an interactive experience, to help learners digest as specifice piece of knowledge, or master how to complete a specific task. Learning objects are Digital Individual INteractive Reusable Learning... Continue Reading →
CIL 2007: Trends in Mobile Tools and Applications for Libraries
Trends in Mobile Tools and Applications for LibrariesMegan FoxSimmmons CollegeSize of mobile market75 % of all US adults have cell phones90% of college students have them95% of US mobile phoes support text messaging62 % of subscribers use text messaging regularlytext messaging increased 95% over last yearSamsung B47 supports picture in picture. Screen rotates to support... Continue Reading →
Computers in Libraries presentation slides
I'd like to give a hearty thanks to the Computers in Libraries conference organizers for giving me the opportunity to speak again this year. I had a blast talking, and I really enjoyed the hallway conversations that I had with many in attendance. My slides for my presentations are posted below. Should you have any... Continue Reading →
CIL2007: Trends in Mobile Tools and Applications for Libraries
Trends in Mobile Tools and Applications for LibrariesMegan FoxSimmmons CollegeSize of mobile market75 % of all US adults have cell phones90% of college students have them95% of US mobile phoes support text messaging62 % of subscribers use text messaging regularlytext messaging increased 95% over last yearSamsung B47 supports picture in picture. Screen rotates to support... Continue Reading →