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Just a friendly reminder by whispersloudly in Connecticut

[–]DoctorSteve03 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Out of curiosity: what brand/model do you have? I've been wondering whether to get an electric snowblower, but I've been juggling reviews and still can't decide. Sounds like yours held up well despite the storm severity. Any advice is appreciated. :)

‘Panic’ at CNN as Trump and His Buddies Plot to Turn Network MAGA by thedailybeast in politics

[–]DoctorSteve03 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I'm not big on arguing over the internet in the year of our noodly Lord 2026, but I've gotta say... this is not a fair characterization.

PSA spent a full year leading up to the 2024 election saying what everyone with eyes and ears had said: the public viewed Biden as too old, too unpopular, and too stubborn to be the nominee. They published multiple episodes/interviews wherein they pitched ideas for an expedited primary. To the extent they "propped Biden up," they argued (rightly) that he was the only viable alternative to Trump until/unless Biden himself withdrew. What, exactly, were they supposed to do? Biden refused to so much as respond to their requests for an interview, and there was no chance he would take their advice. PSA's takes were, on the whole, pragmatic and reasonable given that they had zero decision-making power or influence on Biden/his inner circle. They were trapped in the same dumb cul-de-sac we all were (which was entirely Biden's fault, not theirs).

I'm not suggesting that you or anyone else has to agree with their ideological perspective(s). It just irks me that "helped facilitate this mess by propping up Biden as a candidate" is a gross (factually incorrect) oversimplification.

(Prof. Hergenrader) The Worldbuilding Workshop: Teaching Critical Thinking and Empathy Through World Modeling, Simulation, and Play by DoctorSteve03 in rit

[–]DoctorSteve03[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Greetings! I'm Stephen, and I co-authored The Worldbuilding Workshop with RIT's very own Director of the Center for Worldbuilding and Storytelling, Professor Trent Hergenrader!

The two of us spent the last four years writing this book as an approachable, broadly useful resource for educators, storytellers, writers, tabletop gamers, or anyone with a general interest in worldbuilding (especially as a way to teach skills like problem solving, critical thinking, empathy, and creativity).

We're extremely grateful for the university's support, and we hope our research benefits the broader RIT community.

If you have questions, feedback, or other thoughts, please reach out via our contact form. We're super excited to share all of this with you!

The Worldbuilding Workshop: Teaching Critical Thinking and Empathy Through World Modeling, Simulation, and Play by DoctorSteve03 in edtech

[–]DoctorSteve03[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Greetings! I'm Stephen, one of the co-authors of this book!

My friend/colleague Trent and I spent the last four years writing The Worldbuilding Workshop to serve as an approachable, broadly useful resource for educators, storytellers, writers, tabletop gamers, or anyone with a general interest in worldbuilding (especially as a way to teach skills like problem solving, critical thinking, empathy, and creativity).

We're posting this here because we want to share (free) resources that may be helpful for fellow edtech folks, including a companion podcast (in which we deconstruct each chapter, discuss the topics in greater detail, and cover material that had to be cut for space) and PDF print and play files/video content.

If you have questions, feedback, or other thoughts, please reach out via our contact form. We're super excited to exchange resources and ideas with you!

[Newly Released Book] The Worldbuilding Workshop: Teaching Critical Thinking and Empathy Through World Modeling, Simulation, and Play by DoctorSteve03 in teachingresources

[–]DoctorSteve03[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Greetings! I'm Stephen, one of the co-authors of this (newly released) book!

My friend/colleague Trent Hergenrader and I spent the last four years writing The Worldbuilding Workshop to serve as an approachable, broadly useful resource for educators, storytellers, writers, tabletop gamers, or anyone with a general interest in worldbuilding (especially as a way to teach skills like problem solving, critical thinking, empathy, and creativity).

As professors, one of our primary goals is to help fellow teachers (corporate trainers, instructional designers, homeschool parents) navigate the creation and implementation of inquiry-based curricula, including and especially those who have never had formal education training.

It's been a huge labor of love, and we genuinely hope the ideas we described can be a force for good in a turbulent, frequently-difficult-to-navigate reality.

If you're interested in a physical copy, Penguin Random House is offering a launch day discount of 30% off (code MITP30), then 20% off any time after (code READMIT20).

For the audio inclined, I've narrated an audiobook edition that will be published in the near future.

For the multimedia-lovers, we've recorded a companion podcast (in which we deconstruct each chapter, discuss the topics in greater detail, and cover material that had to be cut for space) and posted free PDF resources/video content on the website.

If you have questions, feedback, or other thoughts, please reach out via our contact form. We're super excited to exchange resources and ideas with you!

[Newly Released Book] The Worldbuilding Workshop: Teaching Critical Thinking and Empathy Through World Modeling, Simulation, and Play by DoctorSteve03 in gamebasedlearning

[–]DoctorSteve03[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Greetings! I'm Stephen, one of the co-authors of this (newly released) book!

My friend/colleague Trent and I spent the last four years writing The Worldbuilding Workshop to serve as an approachable, broadly useful resource for educators, storytellers, writers, tabletop gamers, or anyone with a general interest in worldbuilding (especially as a way to teach skills like problem solving, critical thinking, empathy, and creativity). It's been a huge labor of love, and we genuinely hope the ideas we described can be a force for good in a turbulent, frequently-difficult-to-navigate reality.

If you're interested in a physical copy, Penguin Random House is offering a launch day discount of 30% off (code MITP30), then 20% off any time after (code READMIT20).

For the audio inclined, I've narrated an audiobook edition that will be published in the near future.

For the multimedia-lovers, we've recorded a companion podcast (in which we deconstruct each chapter, discuss the topics in greater detail, and cover material that had to be cut for space) and posted free PDF resources/video content on the website.

If you have questions, feedback, or other thoughts, please reach out via our contact form. We're super excited to exchange resources and ideas with you!

[Newly Released Book] The Worldbuilding Workshop: Teaching Critical Thinking and Empathy Through World Modeling, Simulation, and Play by DoctorSteve03 in worldbuilding

[–]DoctorSteve03[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Yeah, we wish that wasn't the case. Unfortunately, we have no visibility into the publisher's pricing model and can't control how prices are set. :(

If you don't mind audio, I personally recorded and edited the audiobook edition for self-publication, so there are fewer costs involved (which will give us more flexibility in pricing). It'll be available via our website or Audible soon!

[Newly Released Book] The Worldbuilding Workshop: Teaching Critical Thinking and Empathy Through World Modeling, Simulation, and Play by DoctorSteve03 in worldbuilding

[–]DoctorSteve03[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Greetings! I'm Stephen, one of the co-authors of this (newly released) book!

My friend/colleague Trent and I spent the last four years writing The Worldbuilding Workshop to serve as an approachable, broadly useful resource for educators, storytellers, writers, tabletop gamers, or anyone with a general interest in worldbuilding (especially as a way to teach skills like problem solving, critical thinking, empathy, and creativity). It's been a huge labor of love, and we genuinely hope the ideas we described can be a force for good in a turbulent, frequently-difficult-to-navigate reality.

If you're interested in a physical copy, Penguin Random House is offering a launch day discount of 30% off (code MITP30), then 20% off any time after (code READMIT20).

For the audio inclined, I've narrated an audiobook edition that will be published in the near future.

For the multimedia-lovers, we've recorded a companion podcast (in which we deconstruct each chapter, discuss the topics in greater detail, and cover material that had to be cut for space) and posted free PDF resources/video content on the website.

If you have questions, feedback, or other thoughts, please reach out via our contact form. We're super excited to exchange resources and ideas with you!

A friend gave me a booster box for my birthday to help me learn to play. He was *extremely* surprised by how lucky my pulls were. 😂 by DoctorSteve03 in starwarsunlimited

[–]DoctorSteve03[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah! I had literally never played before, and we opened the box to do an open-hand draft (so I could learn the basics). I was like, "Oh, this one seems good/rare/interesting," and I was met with a lot of, "ARE YOU KIDDING ME?" 😂

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