For Activity 6, my classmate and I explored the implications of abundant content for lifelong learning. For our topic, we chose to learn how to grow a tree along a flat surface in a predetermined pattern. A Google search for “How to grow a tree along a flat surface” led to the discovery that this technique was called ‘espalier’. Feeling inspired and informed, we used this term to search further. The photo below shows the ‘Images’ from...
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I’ll be honest, this assignment felt daunting to me. The readings were intense and our Prof’s request to choose a position aligning with one of the stances of either educational theory or instructional principles had me struggling to determine how I would proceed. After reading Ertmer and Newby’s (2013) exposition on Behaviorism, Cognitivism, and Constructivism in instructional design and Merrill’s (2002)...
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Sal Khan knows classrooms. With three degrees from MIT ( a BS in math and a BS and MS in computer science and electrical engineering) and an MBA from Harvard, he has spent his share of time in a chair in front of a lecturer (Thompson, 2011). But it wasn’t until he started applying his wealth of knowledge as a Math tutor for his younger cousins across the country that he stumbled upon an incredible formula for successful teaching...
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For this assignment, I once again made a foray into the world of PowToon. I am a novice at creating animated videos but PowToon feels intuitive for me. The only glitch here was the quality of the video and the time required to develop the video. I created the video only to realize that certain ‘Pro’ elements were still embedded when I thought I had removed them all. Alas, unwilling to spend $90/mth on the Pro version, I...
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Edtech Updates: Then and Now Further study of the history of educational technology (edtech) is not complete without considering which advancements have allowed enhanced learning. By checking in regularly with evidence that supports our practices, we can hope to avoid financial losses, frustrations, and waste. Our cohort has been asked to review, compare, and contrast two articles that were written at different times and give snapshot...
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