How We See: a Blog on Connection
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OuiSi and Dementia
Our customers were the first to tell us that OuiSi is a great tool for dementia engagement. We never set out to build a game specifically for use in memory care. The first mention came in the form ...
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Celebrating an Art Museum with the Getty x OuiSi Photo Card Set
OuiSi has collaborated with Getty, a global arts organization, to create a Photo Card game and activity set that celebrates the artwork of the J. Paul Getty Museum.
Pandemic Problem Solving
“How will we provide authentic learning experiences through a screen? How will we respond to social and emotional needs if we are teaching remotely?" All valid pandemic-era questions. Here is the ...
A Morning Meeting in our Responsive Classroom
Any day you happen into a classroom at my school, you will find a Morning-Meeting message board to greet eager learners. Morning messages anchor and prepare students for the direction of the day's...
Classroom Connections
As an academic-technology specialist, I aim to provide authentic and student-driven learning opportunities. I believe that children learn best when pursuing their own interests while constantly exp...
Explore with Games of Mindful Curiosity
The following activities are games of mindful curiosity. With a little imagination added in, they can help turn your home into a treasure trove of small marvels. They are intended for parents with ...
Games that can Build Empathy
According to Brené Brown, "empathy fuels connection." In turn, appreciating someone's perspective can fuel empathy. But sometimes our assumptions about someone else can limit our curiosity to see ...
Igniting Wonder with Mindfulness
To navigate our world in a practical manner, we can't stop to marvel at everything we see and hear. Yet we remain surrounded by a feast of smaller, subtler marvels in every moment. We have a choice...