The ghost of Christmas gifts past takes us down memory lane to see popular technology Christmas gifts over the years.  Merry Christmas to you, and safe travels if you are on the road!

Talking about Unreal Engine.  It's used for game design, cinema, and in my classroom.

Today's games have some pretty immersive storytelling in them (Marvel's Guardians of the galaxy was just voted "Best Narrative" in a game for 2021.  This wasn't always the case with video games.  We compare storytelling in games from the '80s and '90s when the technology limited how developers could include story elements in the games themselves.

A spoiler-free synopsis and review for 8-Bit Christmas (the movie AND the book).  One of the most-wanted technology gifts of all time, the NINTENDO ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM!  8-Bit Christmas is a story about a group of friends and their quest to get a Nintendo for Christmas.

Growing up we were warned that video games might rot our brains.  What if I told you they were teaching us lessons like parables or fables?  Let's open our hearts and hear life lessons that can be drawn from some of my childhood favorite games.

Happy Thanksgiving!  We love technology, but here's my idea of some things for us to do so we can distance ourselves from distractions on this wonderful holiday (some are still tech-related).  Safe travels to all who are on the road, and I hope you all have a great day!

Libraries are hubs for the community that promote literacy, learning, growth, and now.... making!  Amazing person and natural podcaster Sky Seery (Library Director at the North Platte Public Library) shares her thoughts on pumpkin spice lattes and all the great things you can do at our public library including the new creation station!

Do you want a unique glimpse of Viking and Anglo-Saxon clashes from the 9th century? Now you can with Assassin's Creed Valhalla Discovery Tour: Viking Age.  Play the part of characters from different cultures to learn more about their points of view, find historical artifacts, share their beliefs, walk through the architecture, listen to the music, and even learn how historians and designers made the game.  It is an intriguing, interactive, learning experience to consider for sure.  I also share my top educational games from my childhood.

Last week was Adobe MAX!  I had the privilege of participating and came away very inspired and excited to share some of my thoughts!

My good friend Josh Bruck joins us and shares his hobby of geocaching!  GPS and GIS skills provide many employment opportunities in any career field!  Want to get started learning about GIS?  Geocaching can give you an introduction to GIS while getting some fresh air and having fun with the whole family!