Marni's Global Digital Learning Journey

Category: LRNT 523

A Speculative Future: Global Awakening of Micros and Badges

As a new decade emerged, technology was integrated into every aspect of society. Blake, a Canadian professional in international business, was not used to feeling that her knowledge and skills were not up…

Micros and Badges in 2030

~Out with Fabric and In with Digital By 2030, collecting digital badges could become trendy, like my fabric Brownie badges were back in the day. After reading Weller’s 25 Years of Ed Tech…

The Great Media Debate Continued

~Clark versus Kozma nearly three decades later Image from Canva by Catherine & Marni Technology in education continues to become popularized as there are many learning options in or out of a classroom….

Dr. Terry Anderson ~Inspirational Leader in Ed Tech

Image: permission granted by Dr. Anderson Dr. Terry Anderson is a renowned Ed Tech Scholar and Senior Fellows with EDEN and the Online Learning Consortia. He is an emeritus professor at Athabasca University,…

History of Ed Tech (Part II – 2002 to 2011)

I continued reading Weller’s (2020) book on Ed Tech history for Part II. The Video and Learning Management System (LMS) chapters were particularly riveting. When Weller stated, “We are all broadcasters now,” I…

History of Ed Tech Reflection (Part I – 1994 to 2001)

While reading Weller’s (2020) book on Ed Tech history, I found myself relating to my past experiences. I came across both validations and a surprise during my reflection. During the late 1990s, I…