Monthly Archives: January 2012

Gamification: The Power of Chains and Combos

Posted on January 31, 2012 by visa

Chains and combos are strings of actions or events that flow smoothly from one into another. Once initiated (in fighting games), we’re looking at a series of attacks that cannot be interrupted. They are impressive to behold, because they typically … Continue reading →

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SS01: Defining ‘Education’

Posted on January 30, 2012 by visa

Education. We tend to think of it in a limited sense- go to an academic institution, acquire knowledge as if it were a commodity, develop certain skills that are demanded in the global marketplace, so you can get a job, … Continue reading →

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Self-Schooling

Posted on January 28, 2012 by visa

This is it. No more hiding, no more cowering in fear. This is the post- or the series of posts, the system and the philosophy that I have been putting together for months now, possibly even years. It’s not an … Continue reading →

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Conquer the Challenge of Creation (…and Writing)

Posted on January 27, 2012 by visa

I have a problem- or a challenge, if you will. A situation where the status quo is undesirable, and it is as follows- I can’t write. At least, I don’t write as much as I’d like to. I’d like to … Continue reading →

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Gamifying Education

Posted on January 26, 2012 by visa

It’s interesting to listen to what people talk about- girls talking about fashion, boys talking about sports and video games. The specific details are usually a complete mystery to anybody outside of that particular loop, and necessarily so. People have … Continue reading →

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Disparity in tertiary education facilities

Posted on January 26, 2012 by visa

I refer to Disparity in tertiary education facilities on TODAYonline, by Kwek Jian Liang. It’s an interesting article and perspective. The writer is a JC student who bemoans that ITE facilities appear to be more lavish than what we get in most … Continue reading →

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Kiasuism at the Museum

Posted on January 25, 2012 by visa

Yesterday I went to the National Museum to check out the Dreams and Reality exhibition, which I’d been meaning to for quite a while now. I’ll admit, the idea of seeing Van Gogh’s Starry Night in the flesh was the … Continue reading →

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