Monthly Archives: February 2012

Persuasive Games: The Proceduralist Style

This article, Persuasive Games: The Proceduralist Style, was posted on gamasutra.com n January 21, 2009. The article begins with a discussion of whether games are art. The author, Ian Bogost, mentions that it is absurd to think of art as … Continue reading

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Second Life Article

This blog talks about how Second Life (SL) or other virtual worlds can be used in a practical way, not just for entertainment or recreation. They argue that SL can be used to learn new languages since you are able … Continue reading

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Second Life

My first impressions of this virtual world were bad and depressing. I just thought about how there are actually people who use these virtual worlds to replace their reality. I find it really sad that people use technology to make … Continue reading

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Five Social Media Trends that are Reshaping Religion

The “Five Social Media Trends that are Reshaping Religion” article was written by Elizabeth Drescher. And this article was posted on Religious Dispatches Magazine on December 15, 2011. Elizabeth Drescher is a professor of religious studies and pastoral ministries at … Continue reading

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How to Podcast

http://www.how-to-podcast-tutorial.com/07-podcast-recording-location.htm This website is about learning to podcast without spending a lot of money. The site author is Jason Van Orden who is also the author of Promoting Your Podcast. The site gives some quick simple tips on making a … Continue reading

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California Legacy Project

The California Legacy Project (CLP) is a project started by the Santa Clara University English Department. This project is to raise “awareness and appreciation for our state’s cultural legacy and to encourage students and faculty in their creative and scholarly … Continue reading

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Egyptian/Tunisian Revolution (update)

This article was collaborated by a number of different people: Gilad Lotan, Erhardt Graeff, Mike Ananny, Devin Gaffney, Ian Pearce, and Danah Boyd. It was published in the International Journal of Communications in 2011. The article is about how social … Continue reading

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Podcast – Wait Wait, Don’t Tell Me

source: http://www.npr.org/rss/podcast/podcast_detail.php?siteId=5183214 This podcast started out as a trivia game with a listener. It is mainly a humorous podcast. The show made fun of politicians, mainly republicans, and also celebrities. This podcast was posted on February 4, 2012. It was … Continue reading

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