A boy named Adam didn’t have a lot of money growing up.
But he did have a lot of imagination.
I think that’s worth a lot more.
Take a look at his toy box from when he was a kid:
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by Eric Dye
A boy named Adam didn’t have a lot of money growing up.
But he did have a lot of imagination.
I think that’s worth a lot more.
Take a look at his toy box from when he was a kid:
[Read more…] about Amazing Homemade Toys Made by Penniless Kid [Photos]
by Eric Dye
When I was a kid, I had a choice of several things I could do. I could ride my bike, get out my Transformers, fire up my Intellivision, or a few other things—but there were limits to my selection. There were only so many things I could do outside, toys I could play with inside, or video games I could choose from.
As I see my own kids—at the same age—there selection has multiplied at least ten fold, with hoards of games that can be downloaded in a few minutes, videos and movies that can be found at any given moment, along with the usual organic forms of play I had as a kid. Our digital devices present an entire new level of choices, but it isn’t just our kids who face this day to day.
What do you do when you turn on your computer, pick up your tablet, or swipe open your smartphone?
by Jeremy Smith
For those that are looking to create a better crafted digital experience for content they are creating, be that social media, blogging, or video platforms, you may or may not have heard of a concept called call-to-action. To get us on the same page, here is the definition provided to us by Hubspot:
“A call-to-action is an image or line of text that prompts your visitors, leads, and customers to take action. It is, quite literally, a ‘call’ to take an ‘action.'”
We want to give you some tips on calls-to-action you may make, so check out the infographic below.
In the comments below, share with us what kinds of actions you want your viewers to take with your content, in ministry or personal.
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There are books that are informative and teach you something. There are books that are entertaining and help you relax. There are books that challenge you and inspire you to change.
And then there are books that cause a paradigm shift in you, that impact you in a lasting way.
Decisive: How to Make Better Choices in Life and Work by Dan and Chip Heath was such a book for me. As was their first book Made to Stick, which I have blogged about before. Both had the combination of practical tips based on solid research presented in a clear and attractive way.
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by Eric Dye
Pancake artist Nathan Shields is a —yes, I just said ‘pancake artist’—“illustrator, math teacher and professional dad.”
During their time in Saipan, he began entertaining his kids with his pancake creations.
Just look at what he can do!
In an effort to encourage kids to learn to code, the BBC announced a new online Doctor Who-themed game that will walk the students through the basics of coding. This game is following several others that have popped over the last few years, including several prepared in conjunction with the “Hour of Code.” The game, entitled “The Doctor and the Dalek,” ties in with Britain’s computer education curriculum, which I just love, being a school teacher myself.
Now, most educational games end up being lame, but some truly awesome moments of game playing do arise, as exceptions to the rule—Oregon Trail and Where in the World is Carmen Sandiego spring to mind. It’s too early to speculate on this game, especially since I won’t be able to play it in the US: this game is UK-only! However, given that this is only speculation, “The Doctor and the Dalek” sounds awesome. Beyond teaching code, it’s going to explore some ares of the “Whoniverse” that are either never-before-seen (the Sontaran home-world) or haven’t-been-seen-in-decades (the Cyber-tombs of Telos). Fantastic, right?