On the topic of Open Education
In our study of Mobile and Open Learning, we’ve spent a lot of time considering and discussing mobile learning, but less time on the topic of open learning. The recent Moveable Feast project on MOOCs, and a subsequent post about MOOCs, reminded me that in 2013, I helped facilitate a MOOC called “Online Instruction for […]
Video Primary, a summary – Week 8 OER
Please see this short video as a summary of our OER this week, highlighting the results of our work cloud on video apps, Jam Board discussion on vertical vs. horizontal, the results of our Future of Video poll and some common discussion topics. You can access our original post to view the comments by clicking […]
Microlearning with 7taps
Microlearning is a valuable approach to mobile and open learning. Previous OERs, like this one, have done an excellent job giving an overview of what microlearning is, popular tools you may already be using, and where it fits in education, particularly in workplace training and adult education. If you are already familiar with microlearning you […]
Life 360 – Convenient or Intrusive?
One of the more convenient and useful features of a mobile device is the GPS function that allows one to know precisely where they are on the planet at any given time due to communication with orbiting satellites. If one loses or misplaces their phone, there are a number of apps available that will help […]
MyViewBoard released by ViewSonic
myViewBoard is a cloud platform released by ViewSonic. The software is a distance learning tool, to K-12 schools, colleges, and universities. It is easy to use and allows real-time collaboration through video audio conferencing, huddles and digital whiteboarding, supporting a variety of pedagogies with an emphasis on virtual classroom. Through its inclusive features, myViewBoard helps […]
Micro-expression personal assistant
Dango is a mobile app that uses machine learning to predict what your emoji needs are. It does this through filtering through messages and emojis sent by numerous users. Although I do love getting an emoji suggestion from my phone, especially when I didn’t know the image existed for me to use, there is something […]
mmhmm – Video primary
Looking for different ways to create video content? Try out a new app called mmhmm. It allows for some really creative ways to participate in Zoom or Google Meets as well as presenting slides and making videos in your courses. As an educator, you are able to get a free years subscription (can use all […]
Snopes – Snoopy Answers to Your Trivial Questions
We get so much of our information and news from questionable sources. Why not trust the internet to vet your facts so you can save even more time. I have been using Snopes since a professor at UBC recommended using it as a trivial fact-checker. With the amount of information becoming more and more readily […]
Differences between blended classroom and flipped classroom
Blended classroom and flipped classroom are two educational concepts supported by network technologies. Even though both of them introduce technologies into traditional classroom-based teaching, they have different purposes and effects in classrooms. The blended classroom refers to introducing technologies in a classroom to deliver content, enhance communication, or encourage interaction and collaboration; while in a […]
Filter Songs By Mood?
The new Spotify patent titled “Identification of taste attributes from an audio signal” describes a method for processing an audio signal input from users by including speech content and background noise to identify playable content based on the input. The patented technology aims to detect the intonation, stress, rhythm, units of speech” and combine it with […]