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The true purpose of education is to teach a man to carry himself triumphant to the sunset.
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The true purpose of education is to teach a man to carry himself triumphant to the sunset.

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Over is the easiest, most beautiful way to add text over photos. Enter you email below and be the first to know when this app is released.
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Over is the easiest, most beautiful way to add text over photos. Enter you email below and be the first to know when this app is released.

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The meaning of La Quinta.
Picture of Aaron Marshall, maker of Over, taken by the illustrious photographer Jason Coobs. 
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The meaning of La Quinta.

Picture of Aaron Marshall, maker of Over, taken by the illustrious photographer Jason Coobs

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“In three words I can sum up everything I’ve learned about life: it goes on.” by Robert Frost 
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“In three words I can sum up everything I’ve learned about life: it goes on.” by Robert Frost 

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Go big or go home.

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Go big or go home.

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“Millions saw the apple fall, but Newton was the one who asked why.” ~Bernard Baruch Thank you @StephenMonaco for sharing this quote.
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“Millions saw the apple fall, but Newton was the one who asked why.” ~Bernard Baruch Thank you @StephenMonaco for sharing this quote.

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My wife will not get this…
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My wife will not get this…

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You should never start a company with the goal of getting rich. Your goal should be making something you believe in and making a company that will last. Zoom Image

You should never start a company with the goal of getting rich. Your goal should be making something you believe in and making a company that will last.

(Source: famouswonders.com)

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This is worth way more than the five minutes you will spend clicking through it.

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Forget Gamification: It's Time For Mastery

There are some fantastic nuggets of truth in this article. The potential of applying game design to education is very exciting. Contrary to the title, this writer is clearly pro-gamification, just not the goofy gimicky type i.e. lets add a few badges etc.

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Consider the traditional education system. It’s a kind of game. It’s got points. But instead of compelling us to care deeply about the subject, the game for students is simply to earn the points. That is why most students cram for tests and then forget the material almost immediately — because the system is designed to focus on the extrinsic reward, rather than allowing us to exercise our hard-wired need for mastery.

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awesomepeoplehangingouttogether:

Steve Jobs and Bill Gates
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awesomepeoplehangingouttogether:

Steve Jobs and Bill Gates

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“Jane McGonigal: Gaming can make a better world” - Might be one of my favorite TED talks of all time. Totally entertaining, and presents an awesome opportunity for an EPIC WIN.

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Definition of Gamification on Wikipedia

Gamification is the use of game play mechanics[1] for non-game applications (also known as “funware”),[2] particularly consumer-oriented web and mobile sites, in order to encourage people to adopt the applications. It also strives to encourage users to engage in desired behaviors in connection with the applications.[3] Gamification works by making technology more engaging,[4] and by encouraging desired behaviors, taking advantage of humans’ psychological predisposition to engage in gaming. The technique can encourage people to perform chores that they ordinarily consider boring, such as completing surveys, shopping, or reading web sites.[4]

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“Fun is the Future: Mastering Gamification” from Google Talks

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