#Time to Join The Party :: Dashboard games and quizzes

[darckcarnival]

` 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐡𝐚𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐬𝐞 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮?

The Windows

Tell me, do you look inwards or out? You’re a dreamer who feels just a little too much about things just a little too out of reach. There’s a longing trapped inside of you, to be a part of the nature that you look over every day, and you resent the way people look through you with that same longing. They don’t get it. You watch them in the garden, see them get absorbed into nature little by little. They don’t feel it as strongly as you do. Still, when a new tenant moves in, a baby with them this time, you have to look inside as the house moves to absorb them before nature can. It hurts what remains of your heart, your still beating heart that feels just a little too much.

The Resident

Knowledge is your only weapon, and until now that’s always been enough. But you carry it like it’s something heavy, something you aren’t allowed to put down. You can’t leave yourself defenseless, but you’re so so tired. It’s a blessing and a curse, you’ve realized, to know the truths of this place and not be able to give them away. No one believes you, anyways, and you’ve learned not to waste your breath, not to scream your throat raw and broken to people you do not trust. So you keep it to yourself, like everything else. You grip these truths in your hands until they cut your knuckles and mar your palms, but at least now you can hold them at arm’s length when the walls start speaking.

Tagged By: @valour-bound

Tagging: You, reading this. And tag me so i can see!

[zipgrowth]

All the Upgrades and Updates From Apple, Google and More at ISTE 2018

Look what the wind blew into the Windy City. Earlier this week more than 18,000 attendees from 87 countries gathered in Chicago for ISTE, one of the largest K-12 education technology conferences and trade shows in the world. Joining them were an additional 6,000 reps from companies big and small.

As ever, it was a popular time for product announcements. Here we’ve rounded up some of the biggest launches and partnerships dropping in time for back to school. (What, too soon?)

Check out the complete roundup below.

Software Updates

Google is reorganizing its Classroom platform to make it easier to sort materials by topic.

Amplify is doubling down on its K-8 core curriculum offerings. Close Reading is a dystopian graphic novel designed to help middle schoolers carefully analyze text. Fractions covers math standards for grades 3-6 and features a storyline and what the company calls “personalized feedback” through an online tutor.

Frontline Education, a provider of K-12 data software, is developing a new feature (or “skill”) for Alexa that allows administrators to access data, such as teacher evaluation reports and employment rates, through voice-activated commands. It will begin piloting the skill later this year.

Following its March announcement, Apple’s Schoolwork app for iPad is now available for teachers. It already integrates with apps like iBooks, Swift Playgrounds, GeoGebra AR, Kahoot and Molecule. More about the app in our detailed coverage from March.

A new open platform from Curriculum Pathways, called Crio, lets teachers build lessons using multimedia and assessment features (e.g. video, quizzes) and share them publicly with other users. There’s also a portfolio feature for students to save their work.

McGraw-Hill introduces a new English language arts software for grades 2-7 called Redbird Language Arts & Writing. The company describes it as a “digital, adaptive personalized learning solution.”

SMART Technologies adds new collaboration features to its Learning Suite Online software, as well as a new remote device management system that works with third-party devices (iOS, Chrome, Windows, etc) and its own hardware.

Kahoot adds the ability to create and host quizzes and other content from its mobile app.

CoSpaces Edu, which already offers a virtual-reality creation tool, has added AR support to its platform, allowing teachers and students to layer their creations on top of real-world environments.

New Hardware

Belkin Education debuted two versions of its Chrome OS keyboard, which connects to an individual Chromebook tablet via a secure wired connection. The keyboards don’t need batteries or charging.

Galaxy Next Generation launches both the G2 Klik, a wireless presentation system, and its Slim series interactive flat panel display.

Osmo, which makes tangram-like puzzles that integrate with an iOS app, releases a new case and base station for iPads.

New Curriculum

Kano, best known for its hands-on coding kits for students, has unveiled a new coding curriculum for novices, along with new professional development offerings.

POWERUP Toys is launching a line of classroom kits with templates, instructions and motors that let students turn ordinary paper airplanes into motorized ones. The kits range in complexity designed for various age levels.

UBTECH Robotics introduces a new robotics kit and curriculum, UKIT, and Yanshee, a robot with an AI interface with a programmable Raspberry Pi.

STEM Education Works officially opened up shop during the conference. The new company, owned by SDI Innovations, makes a robotic arm and a corresponding STEM curriculum.

Minecraft: Education Edition is offering a free “Update Aquatic,” which adds oceans and underwater biomes to the game.

Team Ups

IBM’s Watson Education—the education version of its supercomputer—is partnering up with Scholastic and Edmodo. Scholastic will contribute articles, media and other content to Watson’s search tool, which is powered by machine learning. Edmodo is working with IBM to develop a tool that will recommend learning resources to teachers based on student preferences and learning progression.

Illuminate Education, which provides data dashboards and products for analyzing student information, now integrates with Google Classroom.

Coming this fall, ISTE members will receive exclusive access to a new TED Masterclass course centered around strengthening the way educators can use storytelling to share their successes and challenges. At the end of the course, participants will create their own TED Talk, which may be featured on the Masterclass app or lead to an invitation to speak at next year’s ISTE conference in Philadelphia.

ISTE is also partnering with D2L and California’s Dominican University for a series of online courses called ISTE U.

Studies & Reports

A new report from iNACOL profiles the strategies that eight states are using to support and fund education innovation.

SMART also releases a new whitepaper based on a survey with nearly 500 educators. The report seeks to identify edtech “capabilities” that, when built up in students, may lead to better learning outcomes.

All the Upgrades and Updates From Apple, Google and More at ISTE 2018 published first on https://medium.com/@GetNewDLBusiness

[darckcarnival]

MUSE AESTHETICS: HORROR EDITION.

bold whatever applies | italics what sometimes applies [ both if it's perfect for your muse ] | strikethrough what doesn't apply & tag people. repost; don’t reblog!

CLASSIC.

black and white. powder puffs. red lipstick. winged eyeliner. white kitten heels. black lace lingerie. icy blue eyes. rain. abandoned cars. skeletons. acid. poison. voyeurism. switchblades. strangling. overcoats. looking over your shoulder. trans-atlantic accents. private detectives. dinner parties. haunted mansions. cobwebs. perfect blonde curls. kitchen knives. shock. cellars. dust. ghosts. dark alleys. empty streets. horn-rimmed glasses. radiation. zombies. serial murder. suspicion. the city. witches. the devil. cannibalism. conspiracies. amulets. abject terror. the American South. the American Northeast. England. analog cameras.

CRYPTID & URBAN LEGEND.

aliens. blinding light. dark woods. driving at night. claw marks. bite marks. men in black. memory loss. dismembered bodies. sewers. flashlights. cell phones. video cameras. cars with tinted windows. unlabeled cassette tapes. bugs. big cities.urban crimes. clowns. something rustling outside your window. glowing light. unsolved mysteries. suburbia. mirrors. the american pacific northwest. the american midwest. hiking. backpacking.

GOTHIC.

gaslights. corsets. ballrooms. candlelight. mist. starless nights. full moons. cobbled streets. horse-drawn carriages. mysterious strangers. bogs. moors. forests. mountains. castles. velvet. silver. brass. gold. jewels. domino masks. the opera. dangerous romances. tragic romances. violins. roses. lilies. empty graves. crosses. cemeteries. snow. ice. the gallows. crows. milk-white skin. ambiguous illness. fangs. pointed nails. something howling in the night. capes. gloves. top hats. straight razors. lightning. pipe organs. underground caverns. bats. mice. rats. ravens. cats. pearls. attics. talismans. axes. wood. isolation in a room full of people. vampires. werewolves. ghosts. coffins. western europe. eastern europe. bones. churches.catacombs. mausoleums. books. stitches.

PARANORMAL.

malevolent spirits. seances. spells. missing bodies. hidden graves. white noise. static. flickering lights. rings of salt. demons.poltergeists.dark histories. old buildings. cold air. wells. urban exploration. a dog barking at unseen things. iconoclasm. black ooze. old photographs. dark bodies of water. crucifixes. priests. possession. exorcisms. dolls.

SLASHER.

bloodbaths. massacres. wanton nudity.newspapers. leather jackets. letterman jackets. converse sneakers. obscured faces. social unrest. bonfires. lakes. babysitters. high school. lockers. dead leaves in the fall. jack-o’-lanterns. passing shadows. outdated television sets. nightmares. psychiatrists. hospitals. unstoppable forces. gunfire. police. landline telephones. improvised weapons. halloween. secrets. revelations. cut wires. character masks. scrunchies. wild curls. jeering children. parties. fire. swearing. revulsion. california. the american midwest. ambulances.

THRILLER.

daylight. fluorescent lighting. morgues. unwavering eye contact. tension. lit rooms. empty rooms. killer in plain sight. a dog digging in the newly-planted flower bed. steely gazes. paperwork. anagrams. codes. convicted killers. missing persons. law enforcement. federal agents. small towns. paranoia. subdued terror. dimly-lit parking lots.a noise in the distance.

Tagged by: @fantomevoleur

Tagging: Again steal it from me and tag me~

[darckcarnival]

What kind of catharsis do you need?

Tears

You've been holding it all in for so long, haven't you? It seems like there's no time, no space to fall apart. But you don't have to pretend to not be hurting. The tide of pain in you is cresting. Let it out. There's no judgement here.

Tagged by: @chibitantei Tagging: STEAL IT FROM ME AND TAG ME, I HAVE TOO MANY PEOPLE I WANNA TAG!

[darckcarnival]

Attraction Meme

"Drive is not that high, I don't even get laid-- Wait hang on...

"Oh for fucks sake-"

"-I'M A SWITCH!"

So sayeth the test otherwise, as well as affectionate romantic you heathen.

Tagged by: @flxshy

Tagging: ALL MY MOOTS, take it and tag me, I want my dash filled with heathenry.

[darckcarnival]

What Horror Trope are you ?

The Haunted House

Decrepit and falling apart at the seams; time has not been kind to you, has it? termites have nestled in your bones, and stray cats find comfort in your sinews. you may be victim to time and erosion, but your abandoned corpse remains a refuge for unwanted things. vermin and ghosts thank you. what greater kindness can there be than offering shelter?

The Final Girl

You're very tired, aren't you? thrashing and fighting and trying to survive– it has taken its toll, but that has not stopped you. you'll continue to gnaw and scream and bare teeth until you can free yourself from this mess, even if it means being the last one left. there is rest at the end of this hard battle, i promise you. there is a time when the fight will be over– but fighting is all you know, isn't it?

Tagged by: No one, I STOLE IT from @violeteyedkiller.

Tagging: You, reading this, keep stealing it

[darckcarnival]

Dash game! Character information.

Legal Name: Darck Eve Nickname(s): Creeper, Momster, Bats Date of Birth: 25th of December, 1979 Gender: Female Currently Living: On base at Hells Pit. Doesn't actually have a home of her own... Very much a homeless drifter for a chunk of her life. Spoken Languages: English, Spanish, Latin, German, Russian, Japanese, Chinese, Hispanic, and many more as well as several dead languages. (her vampiric nature may have cheated some of these...) Education: Public schooling until death and turned, Tutors there after, Homeschooloed. Taught university and college courses. Then self taught in many more. No PHD's but could probably get one (has been tempted). Darck loves learning.

Hair Color: Brunette Eye Color: Brown (deep hazel), turns red in certain moments Height: 5'5" Weight: 139 pounds, without her coat.

Sibling(s): Two older brothers once, one left and never came back when she was a child, the other still with family. Her family believes Darck dead, best to stay that way. CURRENTLY! Has adoptive brother in Chris. Parents(s): Dale Winston (Missing since the 80's), Lee Hayes (Alive) Children: None of her own, but has adopted several children and raised them. Pet(s): None, but has a familiar named Vel

Sexual Orientation: Pan (used to be Bi, a Bisaster if you will.) Relationship Status: Usually single, but verse dependant. (She is Poly and keeps open communication.)

Tagged by: No one I stole it from @godstrain Tagging: YOU WHO SEES THIS

[darckcarnival]

 𝘚𝘖𝘓𝘋 𝘈𝘛 𝘈 𝘗𝘌𝘛 𝘚𝘛𝘖𝘙𝘌 Darck Eve

Price: 409,101$

Personality: Loyal. I like to have my own space.

Food: Prefers sweet things.

Notes: Can bite. Rare species.

Breeding Difficulty: ★★★★★

[darckcarnival]

difficult person test.

Difficult Person Test

Results:

You are an easy person to get along with (22.14%).

Tagged by: @primitiveside

Tagging: And You seeing this. Right now. Tag me so I can see.

[darckcarnival]

"People keep asking me if blood types have different flavors, jesus christ this is gettin' old."

"Yes, the answer is yes. different blood types have different minerals and blood cell counts, and that affects the flavor of your blood. However, one must also consider the diet of ones prey. That has an effect upon the consistency, the health benefits, taste, white or red cells, so on..."

"There is a plethora of reasons why something can taste different, just like different kinds of mineral water."

"Stop thinking narrow mindedly."

[darckcarnival]

  ---  Character Outline  --- 

Bold is strong trait, italics is sometimes trait

Flaws

moody | short-tempered | emotionally unstable | whiny | controlling | conceited | possessive | paranoid | liar | impatient | cowardly | bitter | selfish | power-hungry | greedy | lazy | judgmental | forgetful | impulsive | spiteful | stubborn | sadistic | petty | unlucky | absent-minded | abusive | addict | aggressive | childish | callous | clingy | delusional | cocky | competitive | corrupt | cynical | cruel | depressed | deranged | egotistical | envious | insecure | insensitive | lustful | delinquent | overthinker | guilt complex | reclusive | reckless | nervous | oversensitive | perfectionist | pessimistic | naive | self destructive

Strength

honest | trustworthy | thoughtful | caring | brave | patient | selfless | ambitious | tolerant | lucky | intelligent | confident | humble | generous | merciful | observant | wise | clever | charming | cheerful | optimistic | decisive | adaptive | calm | protective | proud | diligent | considerate | compassionate | good sportsmanship | friendly | empathetic | passionate | reliable | resourceful | sensible | sincere | witty | funny

Hobby

art | acting | astronomy | animals | archery | sports | belly dancing | bird watching | blacksmithing | boating | calligraphy | camping | candle making | casino gambling | ceramics | racing | chess | music | cooking | crochet | weaving | exercise | swordplay | fishing | gardening | ghost hunting | ice skating | magic | engineering | building | inventing | leather-working | martial arts | meditation | origami | parkour | people watching | swimming | puppetry | pyrotechnics | quilting / sewing | reading / collecting | shopping | socializing | storytelling | writing | traveling | exotic dancing | singing | yoga | gaming | surfing

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Tagged by: @vinsmoked​

Tagging: You, reading this. Steal it. Right now. And tag me that you stole it. I wanna see.

[darckcarnival]

Let me assign you a love language

A knife called grief

You have left your house, you have left those people behind, but what are you going to do about the memories which have taken root in you? You can run but not without them. You want someone to sit with you on this cool marble floor while the sun burns everything. You want them to cut your rotten heart and theirs too. You want to sit with it in front of you, let them see you with all your flaws, which haven’t been your fault but you have been made to believe so, and you want them to love you anyways. Because you know you’d do that for them.

An undoing influence

Can someone tell you what to do? You have been carrying so much love within you for so long it is starting to turn into anger (why does it matter, all you see is red anyways) and you have been dragging this body through each day, and every night you are split open on your bed and it is so so so lonely. If someone were to walk in while you were on your bed that way and they stitched you back in a new way, lining the seams with their love and kisses, you’d probably find this dreary world a little more bearable. You want someone to turn you over and over until you look in the mirror and see yourself looking back at yourself with a gentleness which has been lacking in you since forever.

Tagged by: No one, stole it from @braverybled

Tagging: YOU

[darckcarnival]

--> CUPCAKE BAKERY / MUSE-THEMED CUPCAKE.

Darck Cupcake

Tagged by: @valour-bound

Tagging: You! Steal it and tag me, let me see.

[darckcarnival]

--> Where should you be kissed?

Palm.

You give and give. you are a gentle heart, broken but still standing... always lending a hand for those who need it, expecting nothing in return. you deserve someone taking your hand and kissing your open palm, the hands which have selflessly helped so many others.

Knuckles.

It feels as though you have fought every day of your life. sometimes, you cannot even tell how much of the blood on your hands is your own... and how much comes from those who've tried to hurt those you defend. you deserve the gentleness of a kiss to your bruised knuckles and broken skin, a reminder that you are not only made of violence.

Tagged by: @splinter-sister

Tagging: YOU, STEAL IT

[darckcarnival]

What is your role in a tragic play?

Desperate Narrator

this story is a cycle, and you're spinning around it like a hamster in a ball being tormented by a cat. you know how this story ends. after all, you've told it a thousand times. but you try to change it every time. you love the people in this story more than anything. so watching them fall victim to the narrative breaks you in a way you can't begin to describe. but all you can do is tell the story── their story── with tears in your eyes. you're prone to anxiety and feelings of helplessness. you have so much love in your heart, and for once you wish it would change something. it didn't. it doesn't. it won't. but you refuse to stop telling the story. and you refuse to stop loving the people in it. in this way, no one is stronger than you. you just wish being strong hurt less.

Sweet Supporting Character

i wanna be your grandma so bad, please let me pinch your face and knit you a sweater. you're most likely the best friend of the protagonist, and there's some possible overlap between you and the narrator. you're sweet and try very hard to be selfless. you watch the ones you love descend into darkness, and make every effort to help them through it all. it's not enough. you keep trying to make it enough. you provide comic relief, a listening ear, a hug, advice── any method of support you can think of. your own personal tragedy isn't documented. sometimes you wish it was, even though you're the one who ensures it is not. you want people to care for you the way you do for others. but you refuse to ask for it, so you wait for others to read between the lines. they usually don't. at least you're the one who gets to survive the tragedy. no matter how many times you beg to trade places, it is always you at the end, sitting at someone else's grave.

Tagged by: @flxshy

Tagging: You, steal this. See it and steal it right now.

[darckcarnival]

How do you feel Rage

Step Back

usually, you're able to bottle up your emotions and ignore the frustrations. but, after weeks of shoving everything down, your body needs a release, and i pity the poor person who managed to piss you off. it's screaming crying, shouting, kicking lockers, whatever you can do to get it out of your system. it's a whole jean grey moment, fire and fury blasting out of you.

Men, raise the drawbridge

when you're angry, all your defenses go up. the unfortunate person or thing that managed to piss you off is suddenly talking to a wall. On the inside, you're screaming and crying and cussing them out, but somehow you can't express it. you're blank. emotionless. to anyone's knowledge, you could be zoning out of a lecture. because of this, it's hard to express how you're feeling when the person asks for your thoughts. you've choked your feelings down, and they won't come back up.

Tagged by: @flxshy

Tagging: @nekrologikal (Muse of choice) @valour-bound @magnetiix (Mags and Blues) @iiguess @bionicparrot (Triage) @oathofpromises (Ashley) @crimsonspy @maiolica-admirer @flambace @m3chanical-rhythm (Aria)

And you reading this