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Monthly Archives February 2010

You Have Unlocked an Achievement: Prognostication

A while back, I wrote a post on Workplace Motivation and Game Mechanics, where I speculated on the efficacy of using game systems, like achievements, awarding points, high score lists, etc., to help motivate people in the workplace. Last week at the DICE Summit, Carnegie-Mellon Assistant Professor of Education and Technology Jesse Schell gave a [...]

Posted 24 February 2010 § Computers § Games § Politics ‡ Comments (0)

Twitter Weekly Updates for 2010-02-23

Dad: still alert, in good spirits, ICU. Looking at 3 months in wheelchair while legs mend. Today's task: Breathe deep, avoid pneumonia. #fb # Dad: Still in ICU, waiting on regular room. Not sleeping well, more sore, but otherwise OK. May not have leg surgery after all. #fb # Dad: Doing OK. Moved to Room [...]

Posted 23 February 2010 § Uncategorized ‡ Comments (0)

Will o’ the Wisp

Now that I’ve found and started to get the hang of MuseScore, I’m catching up on a bit of music stuff that’s been lurking at the back of my to-do list for a while. Next up is Will o’ the Wisp, a little Irish Jig I wrote a couple of years back. It’s a trifle, [...]

Posted 01 February 2010 § Music ‡ Comments (1)