The Minds Behind The Massive Open Online Courses [Inforgraphic]

http://pctechmag.com/2013/06/the-minds-behind-the-moocs/

Stephen

And the glove is thrown down>>>!

Video: The Seattle Public Library Breaks World Record for Longest Book Domino Chain

http://www.spl.org/about-the-library/library-news-releases/book-domino-record-531

From a Seattle Public Library Announcement:

It took a total of seven hours of setup and five tries, but at around 11 p.m. Friday, May 31, The Seattle Public Library set the world’s record for the longest book domino chain. (Note: Confirmation pending from recordsetter.com).

The record-breaking event was held on the third floor of the Central Library, 1000 Fourth Ave. A total of 2,131 books followed a complex pathway that included ramps up and across book stacks, around a large planter in the center of the floor, up and down sets of stairs, bridges and more. At one point, one book has to fall from a shelf to the floor to continue the book domino chain. At different locations while the books are dropping, patrons are reading. One woman, for example, looks like she is reading at the beach, while another couple appears to be having a picnic and reading. A portion of the book domino chain spelled the word “read.”

Read the Complete Announcement For More Details

Stephen

Want to have some personal experience about what a MOOC is like? Here’s your chance.

As noted in a previous post, you can also register for the free San Jose State University SLIS MOOC:

Hyperlinke​d Library MOOC at SJSU SLIS Begins this Fall

http://stephenslighthouse.com/2013/04/24/hyperlinke%E2%80%8Bd-library-mooc-at-sjsu-slis-begins-this-fall/

Registration Now Open: David Lankes Will Be Instructor for New Librarianship Master Class, 2nd MOOC From Syracuse University’s iSchool

13 Facts You Won’t Believe Are True

http://gizmodo.com/13-facts-you-wont-believe-are-true-509222112

“Here’s a short video that’ll wrinkle your brain a bit. Like debunking 50 common misconceptions, this video shows 13 facts you might not know are true. Like how Neil Armstrong had to clear customs after going to the Moon. Or that Russia is bigger than Pluto. Learning is fun.”

Stephen

From the Entertainment Software Association:

Game Player Data

http://www.theesa.com/facts/gameplayer.asp

Video games are a mass medium, widely enjoyed on a variety of platforms by a diverse audience. ESA’s 2013 Essential Facts About the Computer and Video Game Industry reveals interesting facts about today’s gamers and the games they play, including:

• The average gamer is 30 years old and has been playing for 13 years. Sixty-eight percent of gamers are 18 or older.
• Forty-five percent of all players are women. Today, adult women represent a greater portion of the game-playing population (31 percent) than boys age 17 or younger (19 percent).
• Sixty-two percent of gamers play games with others, either in-person or online. Seventy-seven percent of these gamers play with others at least one hour per week.
• Thirty-two percent of gamers play social games.
• Gamers play on-the-go: 36 percent play games on their smartphone, and 25 percent play on their wireless device.
• Ninety-three percent of parents pay attention to the content of the games their children play, and are present when games are purchased or rented 89 percent of the time.
• Eighty-eight percent of parents feel the Entertainment Software Rating Board rating system is helpful in choosing games for their children. Eighty-six percent of parents believe that the parental controls available on all new video game consoles are useful.
• Fifty-two percent of parents say video games are a positive part of their child’s life. Seventy-one percent of parents believe that game play provides mental stimulation or education, 59 percent believe games encourage their family to spend to time together, and 62 percent believe that game play helps their children connect with their friends.”

Stephen