This week in Design Thinking we split off into groups to start working on our collaborative assignment. My group seems enthusiastic, which is always a good way to start, and we have a good mix of backgrounds and ages. We have already had two meetings outside of class time, and I think we’re going toContinue reading “The Key: Diversity”
Author Archives: Bec Hale
‘Brave Heart, Open Mind’
As designers, it will be our job to deliver for the client – but part of the job description is thinking outside of the boundaries, and really narrowing down what the problem actually is. This means having a mind that is open to challenging the status quo, and the bravery to suggest a reset.
It’s all about Empathy
Uni started back up this week, and with my recent transfer into Design I’m having to learn a whole lot of new software, a new referencing system, new tutors and just a new way of uni-ing (It’s a word). From my previous studies in Philosophy and Digital Media, I’m very used to checking in online,Continue reading “It’s all about Empathy”
I’m just here for the chats – Gamification and Productivity
Why stay in an adventure app if you don’t like adventure games? Well, it turns out it’s more than just some monsters and armour…
Searching for Play – Gamification in Education
When I was 20, many moons ago, I attempted to study online while working. The world was a very different place, and while my university at that time assured me they had a ‘state of the art’ online learning system, what that really meant was that I got sent paper packs of information, and had to log on weekly to do a quiz, this quiz then got emailed to my tutor who would mark it manually and send it back. There was no online in-person seminar situation, no instant feedback, just discussion boards… you’ll be pleased to know that University subject discussion boards have always been a ghost town, that’s nothing new.
Collecting Badges – Gamification and Motivation
Badges and running tallies can create a goal independent of the actual conversation. The introduction of badges not only gives users a goal to work towards, it can increase curiosity about other facets of the experience…
Being alone together
I’ve been socially distanced, by choice or otherwise, from the people I care about for most of my life.
Not seeing my family and oldest friends is normal for me.
So here they are, my top 3 ways to keep in touch when you can’t get together..
10 Tips to Help Procrastination
Ever feel like you can’t get everything done? Like there aren’t enough hours in the day? Here are 10 tips to make you a better adult human: Binge your favourite show. You will work better if you feel like you are not missing out. Google pictures of cats. Cats are very motivational. Clean every. Single.Continue reading “10 Tips to Help Procrastination”
Polyglot Pod: Making of ep 1 – ‘Facebook is a mirror, not a window.’
This podcast briefly discusses the positive and negative influences that social media has on politics and in particular, our political leaders. From Trump’s vitriol, to Jacinda Adern’s warm-hug of a facebook feed, the different ways our leaders embrace or shun social media is fascinating. In creating my first podcast, my biggest hurdle was getting offContinue reading “Polyglot Pod: Making of ep 1 – ‘Facebook is a mirror, not a window.’”
Can we talk about the M word?
Turns out, I’ve got some deep-seeded anti-Mother sentiment. I’m a regular Mother-hater.
Bec Hale 