Learning - Thinking - Playing

A Brief History of it All

There is not much more to say about this video - it flips it all. Another great way to present information.

Wiimote used as a Science Sensor

Ever since the TED video of Johnny Lee demonstrating his Wii Remote hack I have been interested in finding out more and trying my own little experiments. Some have been wildly successful and others not so successful, however I enjoy the Journey.

The article by Rolf Hut at Wired Science about science experiments involving the Wiimote demonstrate the potential application of such a simple device. Check out the article "Hacked Wiimote Makes Super Scientific Sensor".

Maintaining the drive

This year I have set myself the goal of trying to start and develop as many of the different activities/ideas/projects that I think have a place in this world, like :

• Create an online social website
• Help my wife establish her business
• Start an online book/resource to help people get started with IT, support them with IT
• Engage my children in developing online activities that help their learning
• Build my business
• Write on my Blog more often
• Explore my family history

So many things so little time - the hardest part is the self belief and commitment to undertaking these activities. This video provides some great motivation: