A1: Mobile App Data Privacy
Please find my submission for A1 below. As we increasingly make use of mobile phones as important learning tools in our classrooms I have begun wondering what role we as educators will play in issues around data privacy. Yes, there are many lists available with vetted apps in states and schools but I’ve come to […]
Smartphone distraction in the classroom
I researched and read extensively about smartphone distraction in the classroom as it is an issue that interests me greatly. First, I found that “Put away your phone everybody” as a long term strategy is untenable because smartphone use is so prolific outside the classroom. Second, my readings coalesced around how to approach and deal […]
A1: Adaptive Learning Systems
Hi everyone! In my A1, I took a look at adaptive learning systems, an example of how AI can be used in education. The development of artificial intelligence and data analytics is creating change in many places, including education. Adaptive learning is one of the more common applications of AI in education and has great […]
A1 – @_Insta4Education
Does Instagram have any educational merit? I explored this very question on the platform itself: https://www.instagram.com/_insta4education/ If you want a pdf of the content posted on the @_insta4education page, you can download it here:
A1- Design Thinking when Authoring e-learning
We live in a era where everything we communicate is digital. Designing learning around digital aspects of authoring tools and e-learning is truly a learning experience. The assignment I focused on in powerpoint is a walkthrough some of the design thinking processes, tools, and finally a working example of creating a 10 week long design […]
A1-FreshGrade
For assignment one I have selected to talk about FreshGrade. I have used FreshGrade for many years in my own classroom and have taught many new teachers at workshops on how to use this program. I am very passionate about this tool because it has changed the way reporting is happening in classrooms. As a […]
A1 – NFCs and Smart Campuses [Explainer Video]
Why the interest in near field technology and smart campuses? I think of near field communications (NFCs) as the understated member of the mobile technology family. Yet, I was surprised by how saturated NFC is in our existing technological ecosystem. According to the NFC Forum (2019): Two billion NFC-enabled devices like a smartphone are in use today […]
Edumacation
For Assignment One I pretended to have a podcast about mobile gaming apps in education. I do not have a podcast about mobile gaming apps in education. Or about anything for that matter. Cheers!! Buchanan, L. (2018, December 18). The Hottest Education Startup in the U.S. Is a $700 Million Company Built by a Guatemalan […]
A1- Why Does Pokémon GO Still Matter?
Hi all. In my A1 Analytical Publishing Project, I reviewed some research and implementation of Pokémon GO, a game that had been launched four years ago. The reason why I select this “old” game is because I believe this game represented a possibility of future education. I borrowed James Gee’s (2015) idea of how good […]
A1 – TikTok Your Way into Education
Here is a link to my A1 assignment. I review the benefits and downfalls of using a popular app called TikTok as a tool for teachers. I would love to hear your feedback and if anyone uses TikTok I would love to follow you and your journey online! https://sway.office.com/Zq29w4ycUHESHcUh?ref=Link