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Intolerate This! Kickstarter Campaign

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Written with Marnie Harrington, Elli Peart, Liam Boarotto and Philip Lin. https://youtu.be/SWM7DtdprnQ About We are a group of like-minded individuals that want to create something life-changing for those that use it.  All coming from background where food allergies and intolerances have affected our lives, we want to build a fun and educational community online that… Continue reading Intolerate This! Kickstarter Campaign

Searching For Gamified Elements In Map My Run

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So I have so far looked at a couple of different gamified apps that I have never tried before and done a bit of research into why they work etc.  But the more I researched the more I noticed current apps I use and their gamified elements.  One of these was Map My Run.  If you haven't heard… Continue reading Searching For Gamified Elements In Map My Run

Gamifying Education – does it motivate our kids?

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Gamified elements in childrens education are designed to keep students motivated and engaged – but do they actually do this?  Do the gamified elements actually motivate and engage our kids? And if so, which ones?  When looking at gamified apps used for education we need to understand what is gained by using these elements and what the ‘gamified’ elements are.  Lets start with why use gaming elements… Continue reading Gamifying Education – does it motivate our kids?

Did I run faster with ‘Zombies, Run!’?

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So, I would say I'm into my fitness.  Normally I go to the gym at least a few times a week, plus a couple of runs and walks etc whenever I can.  To say that being cooped up inside much more recently has affected me, is an understatement!  Getting out is so important right now! I have been looking for new and novel ways… Continue reading Did I run faster with ‘Zombies, Run!’?

Activism Online – Celebrity, Disability and Authenticity

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https://soundcloud.com/user-363113116/activism-online-celebrity-disability-and-authenticity THE PODCAST!!!!!! Today I'm excited to share my first Podcast!!! It has come with its highs and lows – but it’s here, it's done!  I have centered the podcast around celebrity social media activism, and the use of celebrity, disability and authenticity within this.  The podcast refers to Marlee Matlin, an Academy Award winning actress who is also… Continue reading Activism Online – Celebrity, Disability and Authenticity

Let’s Talk About Online Communities….

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I want to talk about online communities. I wasn't interested in talking to strangers about my life until I needed some information and didn’t ‘know’ anyone that could help.  In reaching out I found a whole heap of benefits in online communities and a whole new world opened up to me.  What is a Community? Let’s give it a go! … Continue reading Let’s Talk About Online Communities….

Bridging The Gap – Solutions to the Barriers of the Digital Age Divide

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The Digital Age Divide really inspired me When I started doing my Video Project assignment, I really wanted to carry on from my last video as I found the 'Senior Digital Divide' in Australia really interesting.  I wanted to make an informative video that could help seniors in Australia find the resources they needed to at least… Continue reading Bridging The Gap – Solutions to the Barriers of the Digital Age Divide

Getting Used to Video

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So, my second video assignment for this semester was to delve into an issue that we have studied.  The topic that caught my eye the most was the about Digital Divides.  I was interested in the digital technology divide between the old and young in Australia and more importantly wanted to investigate and inform about… Continue reading Getting Used to Video