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 […]
Smartphone Videos
In middle and secondary school I have many students who want to complete their assignments via video creation and I am happy to provide these opportunities. But while I can just let my students muddle through the process and sort it out themselves, there are a few easy, basic things that people can do in […]
Nanolearning
We live in an age where learning how to do simple things is easier and quicker than ever. This is due to short videos that teach us how to do things like how to make interesting shoe-lace designs, how to buff a scratch out of car paint, how to put together a computer, how to […]
Reddit as a Mobile Cultural Phenomenon
In the past few days, Reddit has come into the limelight for its users’ role in the dramatic jump in stock price for GameStop and other companies. Reddit serves as a community to a diverse 430+ million active monthly users, with the use and creation of specific subreddits allowing users to cater the app and […]
Twitch : Live Streaming
Twitch started out as a site where gamers could live stream their play and has grown to a community that hosts music (I just watched a live Q&A with The Head and the Heart) and other live events. Successful streamers with elaborate green screen set ups have monetized their game play through subscriptions, tip jars […]
Virtual Field Trips
Virtual field trips can be a great alternative to real field trips, especially in our current times. They offer students the opportunity to be immersed in new environments, cultural experiences, and view learning topics through an engaging lens in the comfort of their own classroom. As opposed to real field trips, virtual field trips and […]
Podcasts and Language Revitalization
I’ll admit it. I gave podcasts a 5-star rating in the Frontiers Poll. The only reason I didn’t select it as one of my top three choices because I was hung up on whether or not podcasts can be considered “transformative,” which was part of the criteria we were asked to consider. In the end, […]