Year: 2022

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Virtually Drama: VR and Theatre

VR and Drama: Virtual Reality and Theatre Production Brian David Phillips 24 November 2022 The following is a list of links to resources related to VR and Theatre Production assembled for my students at National Chengchi University on 24 November 2022. Presented in no particular order. Google Scholar: Virtual Reality Drama ~ https://scholar.google.com/scholar?hl=en&as_sdt=0%2C5&q=virtual+reality+drama&btnG= Google Scholar: Virtual Reality Theatre ~ https://scholar.google.com/scholar?hl=en&as_sdt=0%2C5&q=virtual+reality+theatre&btnG= Google Scholar: Virtual Reality Theater ~ https://scholar.google.com/scholar?hl=en&as_sdt=0%2C5&q=virtual+reality+theater&btnG= VR Arcades, Cafes, or Demo Spots in Taiwan ~ https://steamcommunity.com/groups/TaiwanVR/discussions/0/1694914735990533460 LIVR® ~ The home of theatre in Virtual Realityhttps://livr.co.uk The future of theater in NYC extends into virtual reality ~ https://www.timeout.com/newyork/theater/the-future-of-theater-in-nyc-extends-into-virtual-reality How virtual…

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4-7-8 Breathing Technique

https://youtu.be/UvWb1JqprJY 4-7-8 BREATHING TECHNIQUE Rev. Dr. Brian David Phillips teaches you how to do 4-7-8 BREATHING for relaxation, stress reduction, anxiety relief, insomnia help, and more. It is a very simple yet very effective technique. This is a method taught by a number of leading healthcare and psychology professionals. Some of you may have been exposed to it through the work of Dr. Andrew Weil – http://www.drweil.com – and others. The 4-7-8 Breathing Exercise (also called the Relaxing Breath), and Breath Counting – try this breathing teachnique and see how it affects your stress and anxiety levels. This breathing exercise…

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Virtually Communicating: VR and Language Teaching

VR in the Language Classroom: Virtual Reality and Language Teaching Brian David Phillips & Michael Cheng Department of Applied Foreign Languages National Taipei University of Business 11 November 2022 Virtually Communicating: Virtual Reality and Language Teaching Brian David Phillips English Teacher’s Association Conference 14 November 2020 The following is a list of links to resources I mention in our workshop/presentation on VR in the Language Classroom presented to the Department of Applied Foreign Languages at National Taipei University of Business on 11 November 2022 and partially based upon my presentation on Virtually Communicating: Virtual Reality and Language Teaching presented to…

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Free Models to 3D Print

WHERE TO FIND STL FILES FOR 3D PRINTING! As many of you know, I recently purchased an FDM 3D Printer (the Wizmaker P-1) as did many others who backed the same Kickstarter (it’s now available via retail). Some folks already have very specific plans for what they will be printing while some of us are completely new to 3D printing. I knew I would be printing miniatures for tabletop roleplaying games that I use in classes at the university and tons of other bits for personal and family use. In service to folks who may not know where to get…

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EFL RPG

EFL RPG RESOURCES Resources for Two Presentations for ETA-ROC 2022 (Nov 2022) “Table-Top Role-Playing Sequence for Language Classrooms” Brian David Phillips “Online/Offline D&D as an Immersive Environment for Language” Michael Cheng & Brian David Phillips https://youtu.be/927BdrmBoB0 Table-Top Role-Playing Sequence for Language Classrooms Paper Powerpoint Presentation (Brian David Phillips) https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1PEW-c5a3QTD4qLCK6Jq2v3QgxHp4XVCp/edit?usp=share_link&ouid=113949709094148863217&rtpof=true&sd=true TTRPGs and Language Teaching Workshop Powerpoint Presentation (Michael Cheng & Brian David Phillips) https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1p6Y9M71ZMbf2HYB4eChXmVPvG77KTbFF/edit?usp=share_link&ouid=113949709094148863217&rtpof=true&sd=true://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1p6Y9M71ZMbf2HYB4eChXmVPvG77KTbFF/edit?usp=share_link&ouid=113949709094148863217&rtpof=true&sd=true Dungeons & Dragons https://dnd.wizards.com Awefully Cheerful Engine (A.C.E.) https://www.awfullycheerfulengine.com Owlbear Rodeo VTT https://www.owlbear.rodeo Token Stamp https://rolladvantage.com/tokenstamp A.C.E. Rules PDFs (often on sale) https://www.drivethrurpg.com/browse.php?keywords=awfully+cheerful+engine A.C.E. Essentials https://drive.google.com/file/d/1SwJaY2V6u6eH5dp16caE0H5M-2KodhWX/view?usp=share_link Waking Dreams Roleplay Youtube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnXYZqTfJu3IMNOEOhsb_tw Example Student A.C.E. Games (Table…

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ESCAPE ROOM RESOURCES

ESCAPE ROOM RESOURCES Escape Room 101 https://roomescapeartist.com/ 3 Handpicked DIY Escape Room Puzzle Ideas That Spark Joy & Mystery https://lockpaperscissors.co/escape-room-puzzle-ideas 30+ Escape Room Games You Can Play at Home https://www.makeadateofit.com/blog/escape-room-games-you-can-play-at-home 40+ DIY Free Escape Room Puzzle Ideas (Printable) https://teambuilding.com/blog/escape-room-puzzles 40+ FREE digital escape rooms (plus a step by step guide for creating your own) https://ditchthattextbook.com/30-digital-escape-rooms-plus-tips-and-tools-for-creating-your-own/ 6 best escape room games to play at home https://www.dicebreaker.com/mechanics/escape-room-game/best-games/best-escape-room-games Amazing Adventure Society – The Nordic Necklace Free Printable Escape Room Experience https://www.printableescapes.com/games/freeescapegame.html Best 11 Free Online Escape Rooms https://www.brightful.me/blog/best-free-online-escape-rooms/ Big Escape Rooms https://www.bigescaperooms.com/ Build Your Own Escape Room, A Project Based Learning Activity (PBL)…

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Star Trek Wars

STAR TREK WARS Brief rant ahead . . . not intended to be taken as anything beyond the thoughts of a fan in the moment . . . I love Star Wars and I absolutely adore Star Trek . . . I am thrilled that both of these franchises are now pushing forward into new territory to explore the universes of these imaginative realms we love. However (you knew there was a “but” coming didn’t you? since just like Sir Mix-A-Lot I like big buts and I cannot lie ) . . . while I am enjoying the continuing stories…

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Course Policies Quiz – Spring 2022

COURSE POLICIES QUIZ Second Semester, 2021-22 English Dept, National Chengchi University Due before 1pm on 19 April 2022 This is a quiz on policies found in the Course Orientation Guide. You must be logged into your Waking Dreams account to take the quiz. Make sure you know your username and password well before attempting to take the quiz. Once started, you have thirty minutes to complete the quiz. Go to  https://wakingdreams.org/index.php/quiz/student-policy-exam to begin.

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The Real ABCs of Suggested Orgasm

Most folks who know my work, know that I give out a LOT of orgasms. I may be straight, but I am happy to give out orgasms to folks of all genders and orientations and persuasions. I think orgasms are awesome and I’m more than happy to share them . . . and I’ve got the video to show it. Actually, at the time of this writing, you can still get my comprehensive instructional video package that teaches the ABC pattern and so very much more at an incredible discount – see http://briandavidphillips.net/holiday – sale finishing soon. One technique which…

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Mind, Body, Ooooh!

Mind, Body, Ooooh! Is it true that orgasms are all in the mind? The answer is complicated yet simple: Yes, no, and, mostly. In this video, Rev. Dr. BRIAN DAVID PHILLIPS discusses the way the body and mind effect sexual arousal and orgasm as well as hypnosis can be used to enhance sexual experience as well as lead one to physical orgasm and climax without physical stimulation or even touch. After you watch the video, head over to http://briandavidphillips.net/holiday for some amazing special offers at the time of this recording as well as surf the website for buckets of free…

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