Approximate Reading Time: 3 minutesLearner Centered vs Teacher Centered McCombs and Whisler [1] define learner centered as: “The perspective that couples a focus on individual learners (their heredity, experiences, perspectives, backgrounds, talents, interests, capacities, and needs) with a focus on learning (the best available … Continue reading
Approximate Reading Time: < 1 minuteCheck out Jim Parker‘s most recent book, available only as a E-book. “100 Cool Processing Sketches” is a book that purports to teach computer programming by example using a visual language. Contains all of the source code, downloadable. Includes exercises … Continue reading
Approximate Reading Time: 2 minutesIn his landmark paper describing what the new post-industrial paradigm of instruction should look like, C.M.Reigeluth outlines 8 core ideas: Learning-focused vs. sorting focused. Learner-centered vs. teacher-centered instruction. Learning by doing vs. teacher presenting. Attainment-based vs. time-based progress. Customized vs. … Continue reading
Approximate Reading Time: 4 minutesCame across this a while back (OK, it was nearly a year a go) which sparked a rather strong reaction from a fellow educationalist. I don’t want to make it personal, so I’m just going to relay the exchange, as I think it … Continue reading
Approximate Reading Time: < 1 minuteI gave a keynote address at the inaugural EduGaming conference last year. As part of the preparation, I made this timeline: The Edutainment Era – A Look at What Happened and Why. We are once again experiencing a rise in the popularity … Continue reading
Approximate Reading Time: 5 minutesThis came across my feed the other day. It’s a great example of why it is so important to have people who understand BOTH teaching AND technology. Finding the Most Creative Ways to Help Students Advance At Their Own Pace … Continue reading
Approximate Reading Time: 4 minutesAs learning moves online, trigger warnings must too Dana Ruggiero, Bath Spa University This article was originally published on The Conversation. Read the original article. When I was a first-year student at university, our class of 300 students watched Jodie … Continue reading
Approximate Reading Time: 4 minutesCame across this comment on sessional instructors while wandering the web the other day: Educational Technology Professor: The Value and Contribution of Sessional Instructors – Diverse Expertise and Relevant Professional Experience. · The majority of GPE Sessional instructors hold full … Continue reading