Tag: fun

Fried Friday: National “Love Your Pet Day!” Really??

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Seriously, who knew that today was National Love Your Pet Day. As if we don’t love our pets every single day of the year! In honor of this important day, we’ve unearthed a few pet videos for you (thank you Nicole and Tina). I had to try pretty hard to tie this post to education even very loosely. Faculty …

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Gamification of Learning: Part 1

A theory of Fun

Part 1: Background Educational games have been around forever. You have probably all played, shown a child, or at least heard of Typing Tutor or TypeBlaster, Where in the World is Carmen San Diego, and the Oregon Trail. These are all educational games that have filled a nitch for years and years and have been modified, …

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Fried Friday: What President Are YOU?

Start the Selection

It’s that day of the week again, Friday. Do you need a little something extra this morning to bring on that smile? Well here’s something that just might do it. Make a few selections and see what President you most resemble. It’s NOT just based on your dog selection either. Give it a try and …

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Are You Mentally Fried by Friday? Try Legos!!

legos

Certainly when Friday comes you are more aware than ever of the things on your to-do list that got finished, and those that are going to hang over you until next week. Perhaps time management is an issue that could help you deal with your work day in a more effective way. Well today is …

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