Howdy!
So one more week of VR stuff, and then we'll move on.
Here are a few more links regarding VR use in the real world.
Links removed. This week we read about the CDC, train conductors, and the pros and cons of real world VR training.
For credit this week you will need to give an informed opinion about the article you read AND provide one fact to prove you read it. Hope you actually read. You have to do both of these things to receive credit. I'm really, REALLY not asking for all that much here. Seriously.
Many, MANY of you received blog zeros last week because you failed to follow all the directives. Maybe I can be less disappointed this week.
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Monday, October 28, 2013
Tuesday, October 22, 2013
Blog 7 - October 21, 2013
Sup?
So let's learn about Virtual Reality applications in the REAL world as opposed to the video game industry.
The military has been training soldiers for years using VR. There is a plethora (Dillard's word that means a great big bunch) of info out there on it. Please explore:
http://www.wired.com/dangerroom/2012/01/army-virtual-reality/
http://www.defensenews.com/article/20120913/TSJ01/309130003/
http://defensesystems.com/articles/2012/11/15/c4isr-2-networked-training.aspx
http://www.livescience.com/14477-army-orders-virtual-reality-training-soldiers.html
http://www.vrs.org.uk/virtual-reality-military/index.html
In related news, do you ever feel like maybe we're the only country in the world that actually allows this very valuable information about how we train our military to be put online for all the world to see? (This is not your directive for the week, just a question to consider) Sometimes I think it's crazy how much we overshare.
Directive: Choose one of the articles, tell us which one you chose. BRIEFLY summarize and give an INFORMED opinion. Show some EVIDENCE to back up your opinion.
Example:
I chose the VRS article (tell us which article). It talks about the 5 different areas in which the military has started to rely more on VR training in order to avoid death and serious injury (briefly summarize). My opinion is that this will be used to save lives in the future (informed opinion). I thought it was interesting that the article says that the VR training will not take the place of the real life training, but will be used to supplement it (evidence).
As always, I want you to ACTUALLY read and become informed about technology directions and trends. This is not free time, it's MY time.
Talk to me . . .
So let's learn about Virtual Reality applications in the REAL world as opposed to the video game industry.
The military has been training soldiers for years using VR. There is a plethora (Dillard's word that means a great big bunch) of info out there on it. Please explore:
http://www.wired.com/dangerroom/2012/01/army-virtual-reality/
http://www.defensenews.com/article/20120913/TSJ01/309130003/
http://defensesystems.com/articles/2012/11/15/c4isr-2-networked-training.aspx
http://www.livescience.com/14477-army-orders-virtual-reality-training-soldiers.html
http://www.vrs.org.uk/virtual-reality-military/index.html
In related news, do you ever feel like maybe we're the only country in the world that actually allows this very valuable information about how we train our military to be put online for all the world to see? (This is not your directive for the week, just a question to consider) Sometimes I think it's crazy how much we overshare.
Directive: Choose one of the articles, tell us which one you chose. BRIEFLY summarize and give an INFORMED opinion. Show some EVIDENCE to back up your opinion.
Example:
I chose the VRS article (tell us which article). It talks about the 5 different areas in which the military has started to rely more on VR training in order to avoid death and serious injury (briefly summarize). My opinion is that this will be used to save lives in the future (informed opinion). I thought it was interesting that the article says that the VR training will not take the place of the real life training, but will be used to supplement it (evidence).
As always, I want you to ACTUALLY read and become informed about technology directions and trends. This is not free time, it's MY time.
Talk to me . . .
Monday, October 14, 2013
Blog 6 - October 14, 2013
Dude . . .
So there's this new high-tech virtual reality headgear that new on the market and gaining popularity. Let's go do some reading:
http://www.oculusvr.com/
http://bits.blogs.nytimes.com/2013/10/13/bit-by-bit-virtual-reality-heads-for-the-holodeck/?_r=0
http://www.nbcnews.com/technology/virtual-reality-gaming-nearly-here-we-just-need-right-controller-8C11331493
http://www.popsci.com/gadgets/article/2013-09/hook-me-impractical-virtual-reality-suit-right-now?dom=PSC&loc=recent&lnk=2&con=hook-me-up-to-this-impractical-virtual-reality-suit-right-now
Pick one of the above articles, GIVE US THE LINK and one FACT that was in your article. This is not an opinion piece.
2nd and 7th periods: If it becomes apparent to me AGAIN that you really haven't read the blog and are uninformed as a class we will have blog summary time every Friday for the rest of this year. Get it together.
Talk to me . . .
So there's this new high-tech virtual reality headgear that new on the market and gaining popularity. Let's go do some reading:
http://www.oculusvr.com/
http://bits.blogs.nytimes.com/2013/10/13/bit-by-bit-virtual-reality-heads-for-the-holodeck/?_r=0
http://www.nbcnews.com/technology/virtual-reality-gaming-nearly-here-we-just-need-right-controller-8C11331493
http://www.popsci.com/gadgets/article/2013-09/hook-me-impractical-virtual-reality-suit-right-now?dom=PSC&loc=recent&lnk=2&con=hook-me-up-to-this-impractical-virtual-reality-suit-right-now
Pick one of the above articles, GIVE US THE LINK and one FACT that was in your article. This is not an opinion piece.
2nd and 7th periods: If it becomes apparent to me AGAIN that you really haven't read the blog and are uninformed as a class we will have blog summary time every Friday for the rest of this year. Get it together.
Talk to me . . .
Monday, October 7, 2013
Blog 5 - October 7, 2013
Hi!
In preparation for switching topics this week we will visit one of my favorite sites:
http://www.thinkgeek.com/
I love, LOVE this website. It's chock full of stuff for geeky people.
So for credit this week, pick a product and GIVE US THE LINK and then tell us why you love it or think it's abundantly stupid. You MUST PROVIDE THE LINK so that the rest of us can go and look at it.
Your blog should look a little something like this:
http://www.thinkgeek.com/product/388b/
When you're a computer teacher people ask you all the time to help them. Most days I don't mind. Today ain't one of those days.
Lanham, 1st period
You must give us the link.You must give an opinion.You must sign and put your class period.
This is one of the RARE times when you can go ahead and blog on Tuesday. Be sure to check back on Thursday during blog time if you do that so you can see what everybody else is shopping for.
Talk to me . . .
In preparation for switching topics this week we will visit one of my favorite sites:
http://www.thinkgeek.com/
I love, LOVE this website. It's chock full of stuff for geeky people.
So for credit this week, pick a product and GIVE US THE LINK and then tell us why you love it or think it's abundantly stupid. You MUST PROVIDE THE LINK so that the rest of us can go and look at it.
Your blog should look a little something like this:
http://www.thinkgeek.com/product/388b/
When you're a computer teacher people ask you all the time to help them. Most days I don't mind. Today ain't one of those days.
Lanham, 1st period
You must give us the link.You must give an opinion.You must sign and put your class period.
This is one of the RARE times when you can go ahead and blog on Tuesday. Be sure to check back on Thursday during blog time if you do that so you can see what everybody else is shopping for.
Talk to me . . .
Monday, September 30, 2013
Blog 4 - September 30.2013
Hola!
One more post about the video game industry, and then next week we'll be moving on to some other technology. If there's a particular technology you're excited about and want me to do some research on, let me know.
So I found this New Scientist article that was published last December that talks about the new gaming systems coming THIS year. It specifically talks about the nextgen of Wii (the U) that is supposed to take all the clutter off the TV screen. It also highlights the PlayStation Vita (a portable playstation) that allows you to play away from home and then plug in your Vita and pick up right where you left off.
Please read the following article. I'll post directives on Wednesday.
Edit: To receive credit this week you will need to give an opinion on one of the three video game technologies mentioned in the article. This is YOUR OPINION about one of the three technologies. This is not a fact hunt. To receive credit this week you must advance the discussion in some manner. A that's cool or an I don't care won't earn you credit.
http://www.newscientist.com/article/mg21628965.500-2013-smart-guide-nextgeneration-video-games.html#.Ukmu1Mso6M8
Talk to me . . .
One more post about the video game industry, and then next week we'll be moving on to some other technology. If there's a particular technology you're excited about and want me to do some research on, let me know.
So I found this New Scientist article that was published last December that talks about the new gaming systems coming THIS year. It specifically talks about the nextgen of Wii (the U) that is supposed to take all the clutter off the TV screen. It also highlights the PlayStation Vita (a portable playstation) that allows you to play away from home and then plug in your Vita and pick up right where you left off.
Please read the following article. I'll post directives on Wednesday.
Edit: To receive credit this week you will need to give an opinion on one of the three video game technologies mentioned in the article. This is YOUR OPINION about one of the three technologies. This is not a fact hunt. To receive credit this week you must advance the discussion in some manner. A that's cool or an I don't care won't earn you credit.
http://www.newscientist.com/article/mg21628965.500-2013-smart-guide-nextgeneration-video-games.html#.Ukmu1Mso6M8
Talk to me . . .
Monday, September 23, 2013
Blog 3 - September 23, 2013
Howdy!
This week we are continuing our theme of video game design / testing / other nerdy stuff.
I noticed in last week's article that one of the ways to work your way into the design world was to become a video game tester. Doesn't that sound like quite a life to have? Sit around all day long drinking caffeine and eating Cheetos, playing games and getting paid? Ahhhh . . .
In reality it's way more of a whipping than that. IF you get there early enough on any particular day to actually get a job.
Go here, read this. It's still one of the best articles I've seen about video game testing.
http://www.seattleweekly.com/2007-07-11/news/testing-video-games-can-t-possibly-be-harder-than-an-afternoon-with-xbox-right/
As always, read today. Blog Thursday.
Edit: Tell me whether you'd want to do this job or not (after reading the article and becoming informed) and WHY. You must do both things to get credit.
Also? Two people blogged on Tuesday. Those entries were deleted. Please always READ MY WORDS (which specifically said not to blog on Tuesday).
Talk to me . . .
This week we are continuing our theme of video game design / testing / other nerdy stuff.
I noticed in last week's article that one of the ways to work your way into the design world was to become a video game tester. Doesn't that sound like quite a life to have? Sit around all day long drinking caffeine and eating Cheetos, playing games and getting paid? Ahhhh . . .
In reality it's way more of a whipping than that. IF you get there early enough on any particular day to actually get a job.
Go here, read this. It's still one of the best articles I've seen about video game testing.
http://www.seattleweekly.com/2007-07-11/news/testing-video-games-can-t-possibly-be-harder-than-an-afternoon-with-xbox-right/
As always, read today. Blog Thursday.
Edit: Tell me whether you'd want to do this job or not (after reading the article and becoming informed) and WHY. You must do both things to get credit.
Also? Two people blogged on Tuesday. Those entries were deleted. Please always READ MY WORDS (which specifically said not to blog on Tuesday).
Talk to me . . .
Monday, September 16, 2013
Blog 2 - September 16, 2013
Hola Homies! Thanks for logging in !
So lets get this party started. I want to kick off our blog topics by spending a couple weeks thinking about video games. How they've advanced. What it takes to become a designer. What it takes to become a tester.
This is probably pretty ironic as my hard-corenerds gamers will be out today as Grand Theft Auto #158237 came out at midnight and they're probably all at home playing it. Heh.
Anyway, today I want you to follow my link and read. Thursday I will ask you to post a fact from the story (other than from page 1).
This will be the norm for us. Read on Tuesday. Blog on Thursday.
Comments put up before Thursday will be deleted so you'll just have to do them again anyway.
Go here. Read.
http://electronics.howstuffworks.com/video-game-designer1.htm
Talk to me . . .
So lets get this party started. I want to kick off our blog topics by spending a couple weeks thinking about video games. How they've advanced. What it takes to become a designer. What it takes to become a tester.
This is probably pretty ironic as my hard-core
Anyway, today I want you to follow my link and read. Thursday I will ask you to post a fact from the story (other than from page 1).
This will be the norm for us. Read on Tuesday. Blog on Thursday.
Comments put up before Thursday will be deleted so you'll just have to do them again anyway.
Go here. Read.
http://electronics.howstuffworks.com/video-game-designer1.htm
Talk to me . . .
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