Arist: The text based Microlearning platform
Learning can be time consuming, especially for continuing education/post graduate students. Maintaining a balance between work and study time can be difficult (especially if we have other responsibilities), finding time to learn is definitely a challenge. Microlearning is considered to be the more engaging, less time-consuming, and cheaper-to-produce sibling of regular eLearning. While it’s not […]
Quizlet – A Mobile AI Learning Assistant
My students are always looking for ways to test or quiz themselves on the content we are learning, however, are more inclined and motivated to do so through a mobile device. Although Quizlet has been around since 2015, there are continuous updates to the software to make studying more memorable and relevant. The app is […]
Photomath- A Virtual Math Tutor
A significant component of my job as a Grade 6/7 teacher is spent explaining the various nuances of different mathematics problems when practicing new concepts, but how do students fare when someone with “expert” (I loosely use that term) knowledge is not around to answer their questions and support them? Unless the student has another […]
Yousician: Music Learning Platform
I remember when I learned how to play guitar about 20 years ago when I was a kid – it happened mostly by spending time with an older cousin who played guitar and taught me a couple of basic things. Then I had a teacher for a few months and from there I learned on […]
Gamification for Sex-Education
Gamification is popular in education and an excellent source of motivation. During my research, I came across the article “Digital Escape Rooms as Game-Based Learning Environments: A Study in Sex Education” published on January 18, 2022 in the journal Multimodal Technologies and Interactions. The article explores the impact of this type of game on learning […]
Podcasting in Educational Settings
As podcasting becomes an increasing popular form of entertainment and knowledge, it is a clear transition to try and utilize this technology in the classroom. Almost 38 percent of American’s listen to podcasts each month. This form of communication can be both informative and entertaining, telling a story to a listener and making learning a […]
Mobile Guilt
When reflecting on mobile culture, the first ideas that came to mind were positive, but, upon further reflection, I realized that, although I greatly benefit from being able to connect to the internet wherever I want, contact friends and family when I like, my relationships with mobile technologies hasn’t been that positive lately. I realize […]
A Household Hot Topic – Screen Time
Mobile culture has inevitably influenced family dynamics in the home. Enforcing boundaries on mobile use, or instilling particular family values when it comes to using mobile devices is a reality for many families. In my observations, often when parents/guardians are making these decisions, they use word of mouth or the status quo of friends and […]
The Evolution of Online Tutoring
Studies have shown that peer tutoring increases the knowledge of both tutors and tutees. Finding tutors can mean frustration in sourcing the right tutor, searching for funding, booking scarce appointments, and potentially hiring a tutor that is not qualified. The challenges I just mentioned are real for students and impact learners’ ability to not only […]
Mobile culture of Over-monitoring
Mobile culture and the culture of oversharing, overparenting and over-monitoring