Lounging At the Pool
Edison, relaxing at the pool and having a soak. Interestingly, did you know that tortoises drink through their noses? They actually suck that water right up! Fascinating creatures. A very important t...
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Happy Birthday To Me
I received the most unusual birthday present: our veterinarian called and said, “Hey I have someone who needs a rescue, come pick him up!” Right now? This minute? … Well, okay what...
Meet a Few of Our Rescued Turtle Residents
A few photos of our recently rescued friends. This handsome little fellow above is Vlad. He is a Russian Tortoise who got out of a bad situation and now is enjoying a relaxing life! This gentleman is...
It’s Just One Little Tortoise…
We all should aspire to be a bit more like the tortoise; At ease in our own shell, Taking time to contemplate, And of course, Having a keen appreciation for flowers. Ever since I was a little ...
Is the Annual Review Dead?
While most businesses still honor a formal annual review, gone (or at least they should be) are the days of walking down the hall of uncertainty to your supervisor’s office to hear in ten to fi...
What is Gamification?
Gamification, a concept that was first coined by Nick Pelling in 2002, is the use of machines and the feel of a game to change behavior. In regards to online learning, gamification is adding game mec...
A Look At What An Instructional Designer Is About
What is Instructional Design? Instructional design is using specific integrated systems to develop instructional specifications relying upon established theories to ensure the quality of the curricul...