Sunday, May 18, 2008

Delight in Education


Stephen Heppell wants to make education a little more "delightful" now I see this poster on Richard Millwood's blog. I think the British education system is onto something! I want to make education delightful, how about you??

Saturday, May 17, 2008

The Adventures of Johnny Bunko


Daniel Pink has released a guide for career decisions in Manga format with an online comic component. I don't know about you, but the manga in my library is the best used section. I will be buying it as soon as I have next year's budget!

Here is the link to the online component that you can link to RSS.

Johnny Bunko Online

Great Media Studies Resource!

OK here is this band from Manchester UK. They needed to make a video but couldn't afford it so instead they perform in front of video surveillance cameras around the city and then petition the government to access the tapes which they then edit into a music video. Talk about creative rebellion! Work the system boys!! This was from David Warlick's Blog.

It's a good song...here is the video:

Sunday, May 11, 2008

What is Text?

Here is my first foray into publishing myself! An assignment for my masters course.

Boing Boing Cory Doctorow Releases his new Book

Author Cory Doctorow has released his new book on the web. Yes you can download it legally right here. Click on the link to listen to his rationale...very interesting.

Link to purchase and download this audiobook without Flash interaction

Tuesday, May 06, 2008

Fun Links for Digital Storytelling

This site is chock full of great resources for digital storytelling. CogDogRoo by Alan Levine... Link this to UStream and Bob's your uncle.

Powerpoint at its best!

An example of powerpoint with all the bells and whistles!