Digital Media of Interest

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Thu, 21 Mar 2013 06:31:27 -0400

Logo - computersforcreativity:

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Everything You’ll Ever Need To Know About Gamification - TechCrunch

Sat, 17 Nov 2012 23:53:34 -0500

Everything You’ll Ever Need To Know About Gamification - TechCrunch:

-John

I'm bullish on Yahoo

Tue, 28 Aug 2012 16:23:50 -0400

I'm bullish on Yahoo:

I think the hiring of Marissa Mayer is exciting for two reasons: 1) they hired a very smart, seasoned person from Google and 2) it’s one of the first examples I know of a product manager rising to CEO. It’s probably a good time to buy Yahoo. If they invest in mail and their other key properties, they could outflank both Google and MSFT. Also, at $14 the stock is cheap. Even if she makes incremental improvements to product, it will result in new value through a possible acquisition.

Pinstagram And The Rise Of Mash-Up Apps

Sat, 23 Jun 2012 01:04:04 -0400

Pinstagram And The Rise Of Mash-Up Apps:

Pinstagram And The Rise Of Mash-Up Apps
PULSE BUSINESS | JUNE 22, 2012

They’re hot now but do mash-up apps have a future? We talk with Brandon Leonardo, cofounder of the Pinterest/ Instagram combo Pinstagram, to find out…. Read more

Article: IAM Sebastian Thrun, Stanford Professor, Google X founder (self driving cars, Google Glass, etc), and CEO of Udacity, an online university empowering students!

Sat, 23 Jun 2012 01:00:07 -0400

Article: IAM Sebastian Thrun, Stanford Professor, Google X founder (self driving cars, Google Glass, etc), and CEO of Udacity, an online university empowering students!:

IAM Sebastian Thrun, Stanford Professor, Google X founder (self driving cars, Google Glass, etc), and CEO of Udacity, an online university empowering students!

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Copyright is everywhere!

Fri, 22 Jun 2012 17:12:18 -0400

Here is a video from my company that emphasizes the importance of copyright in an age of abundant digital content. I hope it inspires you to learn more about copyright!

Tinkering Resources

Thu, 21 Jun 2012 21:17:00 -0400

Tinkering Resources:

I’ve been looking for enriching educational projects for my kids for the summer that bring together technology and creating. Here is a great list that I stumbled upon.

'Steam for Schools' is a free version of Steam for students, facilitates Portal 2-based lessons - Joystiq

Wed, 20 Jun 2012 23:28:00 -0400

'Steam for Schools' is a free version of Steam for students, facilitates Portal 2-based lessons - Joystiq:

I am fascinated by how video games are being used to educate. Valve, the company that runs Steam and created the game Portal, among others, has an educational version of its game platform that can be used to create 3D images and games and puzzles. I have yet to check it out, but will soon.

-John

Article: Why I Taught My Daughter To Code (A Little)

Wed, 16 May 2012 23:39:00 -0400

Article: Why I Taught My Daughter To Code (A Little):

Why I Taught My Daughter To Code (A Little)

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Documentary videos of video game startups

Mon, 14 May 2012 23:03:00 -0400

Documentary videos of video game startups:

Some great documentaries here of video game startups including Minecraft and a recent Double Fine Adventure game. #indiegames

An Interview With McGraw-Hill Higher Education President, Brian...

Fri, 11 May 2012 07:25:02 -0400

An Interview With McGraw-Hill Higher Education President, Brian Kibby, About The Future Of Ebooks [TCTV]
http://techcrunch.com/2012/05/09/an-interview-with-mcgraw-hill-higher-education-president-brian-kibby-about-the-future-of-ebooks-tctv/

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Article: Clay Christensen's Life Lessons

Thu, 10 May 2012 22:40:00 -0400

Article: Clay Christensen's Life Lessons:

I’m a big fan of Clay Christensen and his work. Here’s a recent article on his life and latest efforts.

Video game art: GREAT SHOWDOWNS by scott c.

Thu, 10 May 2012 21:54:00 -0400

Video game art: GREAT SHOWDOWNS by scott c.:

Scott is an amazing artist and illustrator. His work has been used in a number of video games. Check out his site.

Programming tools are getting better...Future of the web

Tue, 08 May 2012 07:37:00 -0400

Programming tools are getting better...Future of the web:

An article about the future of Web design, but it also points to the future of education and software and technology. Tools are getting better and creation is getting easier. The more tools you can master, the cooler the stuff you can create! Typogrophy and web design are mentioned here.

Start up cautionary tale...

Wed, 02 May 2012 00:34:00 -0400

Start up cautionary tale...:

At some point you need to commit or else you die a Death by a thousand great ideas. I thought this was a good article though about the journey and learning from failure.

How The Home 3-D Printer will revolutionize manufacturing

Sun, 29 Apr 2012 22:39:00 -0400

How The Home 3-D Printer will revolutionize manufacturing:

Just as low cost and powerful software tools and platforms have disrupted software companies, 3-D printing will change manufacturing. Low cost home 3-D printers will be as revolutionary as the internet, allowing creators to not just develop content, but parts and products. This is the beginning of a trend that will transform engineering education. I think elementary school children should start learning about 3-D design. School libraries should acquire these printers for the purpose of teaching and learning engineering and product design.

Read about the companies that are leading the charge by making these printers and prototype machines affordable. http://pulse.me/s/8CAGL

Groupon is over-rated and over valued

Sat, 28 Apr 2012 00:03:00 -0400

Groupon is over-rated and over valued:

Good article from Fast Company that points out the obvious. As a consumer Groupon is great. As a business, it’s not so clear.

'Prince of Persia' creator Jordan Mechner on telling stories in 48 kilobytes or less (15 points)

Fri, 27 Apr 2012 23:39:17 -0400

'Prince of Persia' creator Jordan Mechner on telling stories in 48 kilobytes or less (15 points):

‘Prince of Persia’ creator Jordan Mechner on telling stories in 48 kilobytes or less (15 points)
HACKER NEWS | APRIL 27, 2012

Ever since he began programming from his dorm room at Yale University, Jordan Mechner has wanted to make games that tell stories. Read more

This looks like a great twist on a classic. Reminds me of Uru:...

Thu, 26 Apr 2012 22:09:00 -0400

This looks like a great twist on a classic. Reminds me of Uru: Myst Online where Cyan created three man rock-paper-scissors. Sometimes simple game design can lead to complexity and depth.

Three Man Chess http://uncrate.com/stuff/three-man-chess/

Article: Ludum Dare - Home

Thu, 26 Apr 2012 21:41:09 -0400

Article: Ludum Dare - Home:

Ludum Dare - Home

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