Lounging At the Pool
A relaxing day at the pool while having a drink. Interestingly did you know that tortoises drink through their noses. They actually suck that water right up! Fascinating creatures. Another very impor...
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Happy Birthday To Me
So what did I get for my last birthday? Well our veterinarian called and said, “Hey I’ve got someone who needs a rescue come pick him up!” Right now? This minute – well okay w...
Meet a Few Of Our Rescued Turtle Residents
Some pictures of a few 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 ge...
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 bosses office to hear in ten to fifteen minute...
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 integral systems to develop instructional specifications relying upon established theories to ensure the quality of the curricula ...