Tuesday, April 22

Tuesday, April 8, 2008: Monthly Program (BayCHI)

Tuesday, April 8, 2008: Monthly Program (BayCHI): "aking Amy Jo Kim�s principles to heart, it�s possible to make even the most productive social interactivities 'fun.' We already knew we could lose track of time and become immersed in our work but now we know how to help others fall into 'flow'. Kim reviews three case studies of social media � YouTube, Twitter and FaceBook -- implementing specific qualities of game mechanics."

Localization Problems: A Cellphone's Missing Dot Kills Two People, Puts Three More in Jail

Localization Problems: A Cellphone's Missing Dot Kills Two People, Puts Three More in Jail

Wednesday, April 16

Flexknowlogy � Defining “Creepy Treehouse”

Flexknowlogy � Defining “Creepy Treehouse”: "creepy treehouse

n. A place, physical or virtual (e.g. online), built by adults with the intention of luring in kids.

Example: “Kids … can see a [creepy treehouse] a mile away and generally do a good job in avoiding them.” John Krutsch in Are You Building a Creepy Treehouse?”"

Ruminate � Blog Archive � I’m Not Interested in “the PLE”

Ruminate � Blog Archive � I’m Not Interested in “the PLE”

Chris Lott, who I discovered through John Krutsch.