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Maker Faire

Posted in creativity on 05/25/2012 by mark novelli

I got a chance to attend  Maker Faire in the San Francisco area last weekend. The creativity was truly inspiring! From robots to 3d printers to 3d art – I was so encouraged by amount of inginuity and the level of energy I felt from the entire event.  Adam Savage from Myth Busters (a keynote speaker) shared, “we are seeing a generational shift back to making”. I think technology and the internet is at the center of this movement. People are desiring not to just consume, but to create and share with a community of others. As I walked around Maker Faire, I thought to myself, I can’t wait to bring my kids to this!

Here is a highlights video that summed up the event (better than my photos do):

Video Games in the classroom

Posted in creativity, learning on 05/10/2012 by mark novelli

Found an interesting article about how video games are becoming a more and more common part of education.

Here is an excerpt from the article:

About half of elementary and middle school teachers say they use digital games at least twice a week with students, while nearly 70 percent say that games help students who are struggling with reading and math and 60 percent say gaming helps them personalize their instruction and meet the needs of all students.

There is actually a school in New York City who’e entire curriculum is based on games!

 I think games are an important part of teaching in way that allows students to make choices. To help move them from consumers to creators. This article made me consider, how can I incorporate games into my learning environments?
Read the full article here.

Fail Again, Fail Better

Posted in creativity on 05/03/2012 by mark novelli
 This is a creative video that depicts the challenges of being a creative professional. Hope it is an encouragement!
[HT: Church Mag]

First Car Story – creates an animation of your story!

Posted in creativity, marketing on 03/28/2012 by mark novelli

Just ran across this site by Subaru. You answer some questions about your first car, type in your story (and can narrate it too), pick a soundtrack and it creates an animation of your story! Pretty cool and creative marketing idea. Not sure I know a ton more about Subaru or am more interested in buying one, but I had a lot of fun making this. On the other side, I AM talking about Subaru – that probably counts for something, right? Here is my video – now go make your own!

Explosions in the Sky – Poster Process

Posted in creativity on 02/06/2012 by mark novelli

Watch this amazing poster by DKNG studios being made.

The Psychology of Color – Fascinating!

Posted in creativity on 02/01/2012 by mark novelli

A New Liturgy

Posted in creativity on 01/30/2012 by mark novelli

I just spent some time listening to A New Liturgy (no. 1 & 2) by Aaron Niequist.

I’ve had the privilege to work on a church staff with Aaron and serve with him in several conference and retreat settings. I’ve always appreciated the thoughtful and creative approach that he takes to leading worship gatherings.

Aaron is among the best that I have encountered at crafting deeply thought through experiences that weave together music, prayers and passages. I think that A New Liturgy pushes us to think about worship as something more than a song set.

As I listened, I felt called to slow down, be present, and engage with God. I appreciated the deep threads that run through each of these liturgies. I’m excited for others to have a similar experience as they listen. I’m also excited for those who plan worship gatherings to be inspired to create their own New Liturgies!.

Check it out here:   www.anewliturgy.com

Whiteboard Video Shoot

Posted in about imago, creativity on 01/06/2012 by mark novelli

I am shooting a whiteboard, time-lapse, video this week for World Outreach church in Murfreesboro.
Enjoying collaborating with my friends Mark Demel, Kelly Dolan and David Vosburg!

It feels like old times shooting with Kelly and Mark in our old studio!

 

Happy Holidays!

Posted in about imago, creativity on 12/21/2011 by mark novelli

To all of my creative partners, friends and colleagues, I sincerely hope this holiday season is one of hope, peace, joy and love.

Here are a few of my favorite photos from Smashing’s photo contest “holidays around the world”. To see the collection go HERE.

12 Helpful Tips from Seth Godin

Posted in creativity on 12/16/2011 by mark novelli

One of my favorite authors, Seth Godin, posted 12 tips that I found helpful on his blog:

Assorted tips, hope they help

  1. No stranger or unknown company will ever contact you by mail or by phone with an actual method for making money easily or in your spare time. And if the person or company contacting you asserts that they are someone you know, double check before taking action.
  2. Don’t have back surgery. See a physiatrist first, then exhaust all other options before wondering if you should have back surgery.
  3. Borrow money to buy things that go up in value, but never to get something that decays over time.
  4. Placebos are underrated by almost everyone.
  5. It’s almost never necessary to use a semicolon.
  6. Seek out habits that help you overcome fear or inertia. Destroy those that do the opposite.
  7. Cognitive behavorial therapy is generally considered both the quickest and most effective form of addressing many common psychological problems.
  8. Backup your hard drive.
  9. Get a magnetic key hider, put a copy of your house key in it and hide it really well, unlabeled, two blocks from your house.
  10. rice cooker will save you time and money and improve your diet, particularly if you come to like brown rice.
  11. Consider not eating wheat for an entire week. The results might surprise you.
  12. Taking your dog for a walk is usually better than whatever alternative use of your time you were considering.
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