Approximate Reading Time: 2 minutes~ Stephen’s Web. Does ‘discovery learning’ prepare Alberta students for the 21st century or will it toss out a top tier education system? I have long thought that “talent” is something people are born with – they may have more … Continue reading
Approximate Reading Time: 2 minutesVideo games becoming required coursework in schools – Technology & Science – CBC News. Unfortunately, they got my institution wrong. I’ve got a request in to fix it, but I’ve had no response yet. Below is an edited excerpt (with … Continue reading
Approximate Reading Time: 4 minutesThis is a great list. I’ve taken the liberty of recopying it here. 10 Truths About Educational Technology | Amplify. 10 Truths About Educational Technology By Randy Rodgers I am one of the many educators fortunate enough to work in … Continue reading
Approximate Reading Time: 2 minutesDon’t get me wrong, I think there is much potential in gamification, but I don’t think the reward structure is the most important part. It’s really not about points and badges. There are some kinds of people who love these … Continue reading
Approximate Reading Time: < 1 minute Classes should do hands-on exercises before reading and video, Stanford researchers say. Well, of course! Does this mean we are now going to see a big wave of people jumping on the “new” flipped flipped classroom? (Doesn’t anyone … Continue reading
Approximate Reading Time: < 1 minuteWholesale Adoption of iPads by Schools a Mistake | Educational Technology and Change Journal. YES! YES! YES! See my own reasons for why the iPad is not the answer here. Others are saying similar things. The thing is, iPads a … Continue reading
Approximate Reading Time: 2 minutesI came across this today – it’s not new – but if you’ve ever questioned the efficacy of the Lecture as instructional technology, have a look: Twenty terrible reasons for lecturing. Worth remembering: “A heavy workload and a lack of … Continue reading
Approximate Reading Time: < 1 minuteCheating to Learn: How a UCLA professor gamed a game theory midterm | Which Way L.A.?. In the end, the students learned what social insects like ants and termites have known for hundreds of millions of years. To win at … Continue reading