Author Archives: Mike Rybachuk

For my major paper in ETEC 511, I decided to look at Mobile Learning. I initially looked at the technologies involved, then both the pros and cons of m-learning in an educational setting, then finally as some design issues and … Continue reading →

In her article, Sherry Turkle projects the computer as moving away from its mechanical role as object; it does things for us, to a more interactive subject; it does things to us. Computers are now cast in the role of … Continue reading →

This may seem old fashioned, and certainly less academic than Haraway, but my first recollection of a cyborg was Steve Austin, played by Lee Majors, in the Six-Million Dollar Man. The prezi video about the military research on prosthetic arms … Continue reading →

Once upon a time…. A University Professor tried something new, and it seemed to work.  After some playing around, a big corporation, Blackboard poured a lot of time, money and human resources into the idea, and the end product was/is … Continue reading →

To take an idea from one person is Plagiarism, to take ideas from many people is Research. I offer this quote, without direct reference, as a way to summarize much of what I got from the Philip’s article.  I suspect … Continue reading →

Finally… an assignment where I actually have used the technology before.  Playing around with various “toon” programs was not only lots of fun, but guess what I am going to have my students due next time we are in the … Continue reading →

Unlike Tufte, I found Adams analysis of power-point fair and objective, and quite a bit more positive. Because of standardized testing and measurable learning outcomes, power-point is embraced as a welcome medium in the educational solution. Without substantiating an argument … Continue reading →

  I am reminded of the “magical elixir”, sold from the back of a covered wagon in a travelling caravan. One bottle could relieve headaches, cure arthritis, repair scaring, and would put a mean shine on your boots.  Have we, … Continue reading →

Prior to enrolment in the MET program, my definition of ET would have centered around the gadgets of technology; computers, Smart-boards, video streaming and the like.  Since, the learning theories of Dick and Carey along with Reigeluth and others have … Continue reading →