Sharing Culture: Let’s share what we create!
“You have to move away from thinking about content to thinking about communities. Communities are built around content and the sharing that the licensing allows enables these communities to come together.” Creative Commons Mobile devices enable ubiquitous access to learning communities. You can create on a device – why not share on one as well. […]
Gather: Is the Future of Work Virtual and Gamified?
Writer for the Wall Street Journal, Christopher Mims, recently published an article, and appeared on the WSJ podcast, Tech News Briefing, earlier this week. He writes about a number of companies that have created a virtual HQ. Companies like Gather have created a 2D office space, Mims says “Think early Zelda or Final Fantasy, but […]
How the times are changing…
I saw this video and thought about how prominent mobile culture has changed the way we teach and learn. What are our objectives now when we teach? No longer are we simply looking to transmit information, but to inspire innovation, creativity, and critical thought. Our roles as educators are now, more than ever, to inspire, […]
AR learning with 5G
With the current internet, AR application is possible for classroom learning. However, the number of devices to be connected is very limited. Typically, 10 is the maximum. Over 10, the flow would be very bumpy. However, with 5G and more base stations, the much better speed and density, everyone in a class could be connected […]
Constructive Social Media Usage
Whether you view Social Media applications and sites as a transhumanistic extension of ourselves or the agent of our de-evolution of our species, almost everyone will admit that exposure to Social Media is inevitable for young people on our society. Though I tend to believe most social media interactions lean to the latter, negative side […]
5G Networks and the Classroom Ecosystem
I have really been enjoying the wealth of information our peers have been providing for our discussion in mobile culture. I am likely jumping the gun in terms of our weekly plan, however, the first Zoom meeting for our group project popped the question of how all of these mobile devices connect to 5G. Though […]
DIY Learning is Changing Pedagogy
This article is very interesting, as it discusses how mobile learning and culture has changed teaching pedagogy in post-secondary institutions. Because students are able to find personalized learning through online communities, forums, MOOCs and OER’s, some universities have even changed their course design to include integrating student chosen MOOC’s to supplement their learning. I also […]