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Ask someone what their favorite SNES games were, and it's doubtful ActRaiser will be on that list. It's not because the game isn't good; the game is great. It just didn't get much in the way of hype... more

Ask someone what their favorite SNES games were, and it's doubtful ActRaiser will be on that list. It's not because the game isn't good; the game is great. It just didn't get much in the way of hype or traffic. Once you mention it, though, you're usually returned with an emphatic, "Oh, man, I loved that game!!"

Thinking about this game makes me smile.

It's my contention that everyone who values education is, to a point, an autodidact. Though they certainly haven't spent all their time teaching themselves, they understand that a teacher is more of... more

It's my contention that everyone who values education is, to a point, an autodidact. Though they certainly haven't spent all their time teaching themselves, they understand that a teacher is more of a guide than a source of capital-T "Truth". Unfortunately, some autodidacts tend to spend their time simply reinforcing their own biases and prejudices, never broadening their horizons.

The thing that's so disturbing about Moral Orel is the all-too-frequent similarities between the citizens of Moralton and some actual conservative Christians (who will not be named). From a cutsie... more

The thing that's so disturbing about Moral Orel is the all-too-frequent similarities between the citizens of Moralton and some actual conservative Christians (who will not be named). From a cutsie claymation show to a church-based acid trip, Moral Orel is one of the most interesting, original and disturbing shows to come around in a long, long time.

Just started watching Legend of the Seeker and I now want Bruce to be my dad.

Being rational... probably a good idea. Pass it on.

Three words: Lie To Me.
Check out Paul Ekman's books if you're interested in this topic.

I loved this game. Need a reminder? Here's some YouTube gameplay: bit.ly/4r6ea8

If done properly, e-Learning can be an extremely powerful pedagogical methodology. Unfortunately, most e-Learning resources are bad, to say the least.

I haven't laughed this hard since I first picked up a David Sedaris book. It's like listening to your slacker, drunk college buddy talk about the crazy shit that's happened to him (and why he steals... more

I haven't laughed this hard since I first picked up a David Sedaris book. It's like listening to your slacker, drunk college buddy talk about the crazy shit that's happened to him (and why he steals salt shakers). This is absolutely hilarious. (Wife wouldn't let me read it before bed... my laughing kept her up.)

Fun for the whole family, haha.

I love that they took such a messed up, dark, violent film and made it into a video game. It's so... groundbreaking! (Really, though, this game was great.)

Who is this Addie girl and why is she so into Instructional Design?

Gradius on the SNES. Delicious.

Paulo Freire, affectionately known as the Man with the Gray Beard, managed to write an educational powerhouse that at once both angers and inspires. I attempted to tackle this text in graduate school... more

Paulo Freire, affectionately known as the Man with the Gray Beard, managed to write an educational powerhouse that at once both angers and inspires. I attempted to tackle this text in graduate school and found that each page, possibly each paragraph, is worthy of hours upon hours of study. This is the obligatory text for any educator who cares about social justice, critical pedagogy and giving a voice to the voiceless.

Watts is amazing. This book is a must. "Take a dozen children, any children. Beat and mix thoroughly until some lumps remain. Simmer for two to three decades; bring to a slow, rolling boil. Skim off... more

Watts is amazing. This book is a must. "Take a dozen children, any children. Beat and mix thoroughly until some lumps remain. Simmer for two to three decades; bring to a slow, rolling boil. Skim off the full-blown psychotics, the schizoaffectives, the multiple personalities and discard. Let cool. Serve with dopamine garnish. What do you get? Something bent, not broken. Something that fits into cracks too twisted for the rest of us." *shiver* Man.

Loved being able to play as Trevor, Sypha, Grant and Alucard. I think Grant was my favorite character, though.

It's strange that this game didn't get more recognition or popularity. It's really right up there with Chrono Trigger, if you ask me.

This game had the weirdest color palette.

Though I was originally unimpressed by Moodle's user interface it's quicking growing on me. Not the interface; the CMS. Especially the integration between Moodle's grade sheet and Hot Potatoes.