Recently Joshua and Evans shared their presentation on Action and Object Language. I came across a video the other day that reminded me of the presentation, specifically action language. Action language is considered to be conscious and unconscious cues that people give off that allows others to read them. There are many different types of action language. The three main types this video focuses on are facial expressions, gestures, and movements and posture. The video is a tech trailer for LA Noire. LA Noire is a detective video game that is made by the same company that is known for the Grand Theft Auto series. In the game you play as a detective. The game focuses on the player reading people to see whether or not they are telling the truth. This has not really been done before in the video game industry. In this video you will see how they have used this new technology to change the way we play games.
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Monday, April 11, 2011
Lately I have been addicted to this game called Angry Birds. Angry Birds is a puzzle game. The point of the game is to "pop" all of the green pigs because they have stolen your eggs. In each level the pigs are behind different barriers. Your job is to shoot these different colored birds (all of which have different abilities) at the pigs while trying to get the most possible points. You also want to try to use the least amount of birds to beat each level.
How does this relate to Visual Literacy? Simple, it is a very colorful and interactive game that involves a great deal of problem solving. I believe even though this game sounds simple and does not have a very strong story line could be a great game to have in classrooms. The strategy and problem solving in this game allow for it to be beneficial to education. This is because it trains your brain and challenges you to think about different approaches to a problem.
Sunday, November 28, 2010
My Second Life Tour
Recently I have been exploring the vast virtual world of Second Life. Second Life is a virtual world with that has something for practically everyone. I must admit that Second Life does not interest me very much. There is a lot of benefits of using Second Life and it can be a great way to communicate and collaborate with others.
I was challenged to see how I could incorporate this into education. Seeing as I am an elementary education major I found it to be difficult to find things that worked for elementary school students. I decided that I could use Second Life as a way to introduce different places in the world to the students. These locations in Second Life seemed like a great way for the students to get these experiences and see replicas of the different locations.
I was challenged to see how I could incorporate this into education. Seeing as I am an elementary education major I found it to be difficult to find things that worked for elementary school students. I decided that I could use Second Life as a way to introduce different places in the world to the students. These locations in Second Life seemed like a great way for the students to get these experiences and see replicas of the different locations.
Cologne Cathedral
This is a 3D replica of the Cologne Cathedral. The Cologne Cathedral is a famous roman catholic church in Cologne, Germany. They started building it in 1248 and completed it in 1880. With this 3D replica you are able to walk around and see how it looks outside and in.
St. Louis Arch
This replica of the St. Louis Arch allows you to go underneath the base of the arch. Down there you are able to learn about St. Louis and also get the chance to see the view atop the virtual St. Louis Arch. The St. Louis Arch is a monument that represents the westward expansion of the United States. It was completed in 1965.
Replica of Great Wall
This is a replica of the Great Wall of China. You are able to walk around this small replica of the Great Wall of China. It is one of the new 7 wonders of the world. They started building the wall sometime between 200-206 BC and finished in the 1460s.
Sistine Chapel
The Sistine Chapel is where the pope resides. It was built between 1473 and 1481. The Sistine Chapel is also known for the famous painted ceiling. Michelangelo painted the ceiling between 1508 and 1512. Walk around and check out this replica that even has the paintings.
St. Paul’s Cathedral
St. Paul’s Cathedral is a famous cathedral in London. At one time this was the tallest building in London. This is a replica of the cathedral that allows you to walk around and see the inside of this famous building.
The Villa Capra “La Rotunda”
This is a replica of the Villa Capra “La Rotunda.” It is located just outside Vicenza, Italy. This is a marvelous house. The World Heritage Site now conserves it. You are able to look around the house and visit the surrounding area in second life.
Africa Hot Air Balloon Tour
This is a virtual area in second life that shows the different aspects of the African wilderness. It is really cool to see all the different landscapes and animals. The hot air balloon tour is free and is a great way tool to explore Africa.
Natural History Museum of Vienna
This is a replica of the Natural History Museum of Vienna. It was built between 1872 and 1891. It is located in Austria. The Natural History Museum of Vienna is one of the most known museums in the world. In this replica they have included the real exhibits as well.
Golden Gate Bridge
The Golden Gate Bridge is located in San Francisco, California. It crosses the opening of the San Francisco Bay. This is considered to be one of the new world wonders. This replica allows you to experience what it would be like to cross the real Golden Gate Bridge.
Saturday, September 25, 2010
WoW: The Possibilities of Education
How do you think this approach can be applied to education?
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