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Predicting the Future Starts Now!

In my previous posting “Inventing the Future” I covered the upcoming competition created by a combination of Jane McGonigal and the ten year forecast team at the Institute for the Future called “Superstruct”. They describe it as “the world’s first massively multiplayer forecasting game.” ... Read More

~ posted by Wayne Hodgins on 14 Oct 08
   tagged as :change, fun, games, strategic thinking, thought sparks, worth a look

Loving Lexicographical Learning

Related to my theme of languages, but through pure serendipitous discovery via my addiction to watching TED Talks, check out this TED talk by Erin McKean on Redefining the Dictionary. ... Read More

~ posted by Wayne Hodgins on 7 Sep 08
   tagged as :discovery, education, experts & expertise, fun, keynotes, other blogs, perspectives, presentations, recommended reading, strategic thinking, worth a look

Cool Tools: LiveScribe Pulse Digital Pen and Paper

I truly believe that every one of us (yes, that includes YOU!) has cool tools that we use on an everyday basis and stories about how we use these tools and how we came to find and use them. I'd like to hear about yours. This week’s Cool ... Read More

~ posted by Wayne Hodgins on 1 Aug 08
   tagged as :change, content, cool tools, fun, mashups, new technology, other blogs, worth a look

Inventing the Future?

I've been a big fan of Jane McGonigal ever since I had the chance to talk with her at the Learning 2007 conference where we were both speakers. One of the many reasons I so like her work is her focus on what is called ... Read More

~ posted by Wayne Hodgins on 28 Jul 08
   tagged as :current affairs, design, discovery, fun, games, other blogs, patterns, worth a look

Cool Tools I Use: Digital Pen and Paper

I truly believe that every one of us (yes, that includes YOU!) has cool tools that we use on an everyday basis and stories about how we use these tools and how we came to find and use them.  I'd like to hear about yours.  Meanwhile, here's another one ... Read More

~ posted by Wayne Hodgins on 27 May 08
   tagged as :cool tools, education, fun, new technology, worth a look

Cool Tools We Use

Over the years, many people have asked about some of the "cool tools" I use to do some of the things I do, which range from presentations to podcasts, welding to woodworking, and ... Read More

~ posted by Wayne Hodgins on 21 Apr 08
   tagged as :competencies, cool tools, discovery, fun, games, new technology, other blogs, personal development, worth a look

My LEGO™ Epiphany

In my posting Happy 50th birthday, LEGO blocks!, I mentioned that the genesis of my model of Learning Objects started with one of those wonderful epiphany moments—in ... Read More

~ posted by Wayne Hodgins on 5 Mar 08
   tagged as :content, design, fun, learning objects, snowflake, zen quality

Happy 50th Birthday, LEGO™ blocks!!

Those who know me, have heard me speak, or have read my writings know that one of my longtime favorite models and metaphors is that of LEGO blocks. ... Read More

~ posted by Wayne Hodgins on 4 Mar 08
   tagged as :change, competencies, content, design, fun, learning objects, modeling, personalization, perspectives, snowflake, standards

Sailing Into Uncharted Waters

There are a number of changes coming up for both myself and Off Course - On Target (OCOT), so this posting will be a bit different to provide you with a quick overview of what's coming your way. Ship Shape ... Read More

~ posted by Wayne Hodgins on 13 Dec 07
   tagged as :change, content, design, discovery, fun, learning, mashups, research

Visualization Finally Coming to Interfaces Near You

I hope you've had a chance to check out the previous posting on "Musical Snowflakes" and try out Slacker and the just released Social.fm as examples of mass personalization and the Snowflake Effect in the world of music. If not, or if you didn't notice at the time, ... Read More

~ posted by Wayne Hodgins on 20 Nov 07
   tagged as :change, design, discovery, fun, music, new technology, personalization, snowflake, worth a look