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A3 – Predictive Algorithm for Student Success App
For my A3 assignment I stepped outside of my conform zone and learned about predictive algorithms in education. Based on my understanding and personal experience with at-risk youth I “created” an app to fill the gap. My website for the App and background information can be found here: https://misspaslawski.wixsite.com/passapp
A3-Live Textbooks
Thanks to the group that presented about podcasts, I have decided to try my own and am thinking about doing them with my class as well. The tools that you suggested were all great, I have used SoundCloud, Podomatic, Garage Band (I even made my intro and ending music with it). I do apologize if […]
A3 – Taskmania
For Assignment Three I’ve “created” an app that allows teachers to make quick and private interjections when students are off task on their phones during instructional time. In the following episode of Edumacation, the “host” Eric* and I discuss the need for such a product, the potential pitfalls, and exactly how it works. Here’s an […]
A3: Mobile Technology for Education and Safety in the Backcountry
Hi folks, Building upon my experiences in the backcountry, and criticism about social media and nature, I am looking at some applications of mobile technology I would like to see used in Provincial and National Parks in order to enhance the experience of all visitors while enjoying the backcountry. Please click here to read more […]
A3-Is Schooling Still Necessary?
Hello. This is my A3 Forecasting Project. I have reviewed growing academic works of research education occur out-of-school. Since digital technologies allow people to create and access massive knowledge, some scholars have claimed that a more comprehensive combination of education will replace the current institutionalized schooling. It is possible that one day, learning not only […]
Teaching Effectively with Zoom
Hi all. Just something I wanted to bring to everyone’s attention as it might be useful in your teaching practice this Fall. A good friend recommended this book to me- it’s called Teaching Effectively with Zoom, by Dan Levy, a professor at Harvard. I haven’t cracked it yet but the early reviews are pretty positive. […]
Video Podcasts – Now Supported on Spotify
Hello everyone! I just saw on the news that Spotify started to support video podcasts. Spotify states that by using visuals, “fans can get to know their favorite podcast hosts even better, and creators can more deeply connect with their audiences”. In this week’s OER, we focused on audio podcasts (which I love) and its […]
Podcasting in Education: What Are the Benefits?
The main advantages of using podcasts were discussed in this blog. The writer did a good job explaining the main benefits and he echoed what this week’s OER team put forward. However, one of the benefits caught my attention. The author claimed that students listened for longer than they would watch or read. I agree […]
Strategic Intelligence: visual research framework
At the very end of my research for 5G I encountered the World Economic Forum’s Strategic Intelligence feature that provides a visual framework for its insights curated by top universities and organizations and machine learning. It was helpful to see a map of topics and subtopics related to concepts I’m not familiar with, and I […]