Mobile Literacy- eBooks & AudioBooks
Originally posted by Carri-Ann Scott on February 10, 2019. My focus for this assignment was mobile literacy, particularly eBooks and their AudioBook cousins. I am interested to see if, as an educator, I can use the fact that my students are already tech-savvy in Kindergarten to get them hooked on reading and what benefits the advent of […]
Self Introduction – JW Cho
Hello Everyone, I apologize for my late post. I had encountered some technical difficulties, and fortunately, the issue has been resolved. My name is JW (Jungwhan) Cho, and I am a teacher in Richmond, BC. I’ve been teaching for seven years (mostly grade 6 and 7) at elementary schools. I have taken on a different […]
Digital Scent
With VR we can already see and hear. We might as well add touch, taste, and smell. With our phone our we can already send pictures, voicemails, and even videos. Have you thought about sending scents via the phone? Back in the days we never thought that we could do all these things without a […]
InsertLearning: Insert instructional content on any web page
Originally By David CHO on September 12, 2019 InsertLearning was developed by two high school teachers who wanted to create a more abundant learning experience for their students. So they decided to help teachers turn the Internet into an interactive learning experience and InsertLearning is the byproduct of it. Teachers can insert questions, discussions, and […]
Niche Podcasting
For my Resource Mining post I chose a somewhat unconventional topic – hunting podcasts. I understand hunting itself is a controversial topic but please hear me out. Hunting podcasts are very much a niche market and it is an example of how podcasts do best when they target a select audience with specialized content. In […]
Pearson MathXL
I looked at Pearson MathXL because my son used it in school and he could talk about it. I could not try it out for this review because I could not find a free trial link. I do not believe there is a free trial as the website tells me that I need an access […]
VR, AR and Mixed Reality in the classroom
I found this article while mining for information about AR and VR applications in the classroom. I was drawn to this article as it showcases the benefits and real-life applications of these technologies in the classroom. The main appeal of VR, AR or even Mixed Reality is the ability to create and sustain engagement and […]
Math practice anywhere!
Originally posted By Robert on September 12, 2019 IXL math is a site that allows students, or anyone to practice their math skills. It is built around the BC curriculum and is broken down into the different grades and learning outcomes. The BC curriculum has been changing over the last few years and while it […]
AI Enhanced Holographic Distance Education
Originally posted by Sarah Wong on March 23, 2019 In today’s technologically advanced world. The one place we are behind in our use of technology is in the classroom. With advances in hardware and software making technology more accessible than ever, the only logical step forward is to integrate technology into the classroom as much as possible. In recent […]
CoSpaces Edu
Originally posted by kimberley seto on September 22, 2019 Cospaces Edu is an online mobile platform that allows users to design and code virtual worlds. These virtual worlds can be compatible on both AR and VR platforms. This app extends beyond coding and design. It allows students to experiment with math and physics and present research via […]