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World’s Largest QR Code

September 10, 2012 by noemi

Corn Field QR code — World’s Largest QR Code

I dare say QR codes have not gone totally mainstream, although their popularity continues to be on the rise. Only recently, I found out that some people I know personally have created QR codes containing information that is usually transmitted via vCard. Obviously, I am not there yet, but it is certainly a convenient way of sharing your contact details with others, especially with how prevalent smartphones are these days. Additionally, we’ve heard of QR code tattoos – even QR code tombstones!

There is nothing quite like the world’s largest QR code, though, and not only because of its size. [Read more…] about World’s Largest QR Code

Georges Chirita’s Gold-Plated Computer Will Satisfy the Royalty in You

September 7, 2012 by noemi

Computers are not always pretty things. Just take a look at some of the more common desktops and laptops at the lower price range, and you will not be able to deny that they are not the most visually appealing gadgets in the market.

It is a whole new story if we talk about Apple computers. Now that is what we call beautiful. Ask other manufacturers – they’ve already made great strides in trying to keep up with Jony Ive and his design prowess.

However, it might just be that Apple has nothing on Georges Chirita, a French designer. His specialty is to create computers and related gadgets that are fit for royalty, a gold-plated computer being one of the more eye catching ones. [Read more…] about Georges Chirita’s Gold-Plated Computer Will Satisfy the Royalty in You

Patrick Priebe’s Gauss Rifle – For Adults Only

September 5, 2012 by noemi

Patrick Priebe. Remember that name if you are a weapons lover, for this guy has some of the most amazing creations.

One of his most recent weapons is the Gauss Rifle, which is supposed to derive inspiration from Crysis 2, a first-person shooter game from EA. Whether you have played the game or not, you can just imagine the array of weapons available that will get any gamer (who also has a fixation on guns) excited. [Read more…] about Patrick Priebe’s Gauss Rifle – For Adults Only

Smartest People: Just How Smart Is Smart?

August 28, 2012 by noemi

Forrest Gump’s mom is known for one of the smartest quotes ever: “Stupid is as stupid does.”

The label I used may be arguable, but there is some truth to that saying, isn’t there? After all, how many “smart” people do you know who don’t seem to get their act together? And how many “stupid” people do you know who are well-loved by everyone who knows them?

Still, those who’ve got the smarts deserve admiration and respect – recognition at the very least. The guys at Super Scholar threw some ideas, numbers, and facts together to come up with the 10 smartest people alive today. For sure, you can rattle off a couple of names off the top of your head, but why not check the infographic out to see if you have the same people? [Read more…] about Smartest People: Just How Smart Is Smart?

ClassDojo: Classroom Management Gamification

August 23, 2012 by noemi

The teaching profession is largely understated, in my opinion. Perhaps that has something to do with the fact that I come from a family of educators, but even those who may not have been exposed to this side of education will find it hard to deny the fact that what teachers do is not an easy task.

More than imparting knowledge to their students, teachers also have to deal with other tasks. Among these tasks, classroom management is high up the list. It’s basically being able to handle the class as a group and as individuals and being able to encourage proper behavior. Call it crowd control in an educational setting.

This is what the app ClassDojo aims to address by providing rewards to students who exhibit good behavior.
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