In our last post of “On Wargaming,” we looked at defining the concepts and ideas of game-based learning and war gaming. In this post, we’ll
Author: Tim Migaki
I am a social studies teacher and a super-geek. I have two great passions in life: Japan and the sea. The first is the byproduct of spending over 15 years studying about Japan's language, culture, history, literature, and art. The second is due to the fact that I've spent too much time (10+ years) around sailors.
I read vociferously because reading is to the mind what exercise is to the body.
Other interests include: photography, science fiction, Star Wars, space stuff, jogging, martial arts.
On Wargaming: [pt. 1] – Game-Based Learning & War Gaming
“Strange game. The only winning move is not to play. How about a nice game of chess?” – Joshua, (from the 1983 film, WarGames) Thankfully
Digital Journalism & Media Literacy: Combating Ignorance in the Digital Age
What is Digital Journalism? Merriam-Webster defines journalism as, “the collection and editing of news for presentation through the media.” Therefore, we can probably define digital
The Wooly Pully AKA Commando Sweater
Commonly worn by military personnel, police, and even airline pilots, the ribbed sweater with reinforced shoulders and elbows has been a staple of uniforms for
Collision in Fog – USRC/USCGC McCulloch
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Wonder Day – What’s the Cost of Sunken Treasure?
Wonder Day/Wonder Week is an inquiry-based learning strategy where students spend either a day or a week researching and reporting on a topic of their
Fair Winds & Following Seas 