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A1: Brain Computer Interface, a Critical Exploration Through the Lens of Musk’s Theory of Transhumanism

A1: Brain Computer Interface, a Critical Exploration Through the Lens of Musk’s Theory of Transhumanism

By Rich Payne 2024.06.21 For my A1 analysis I’ve chosen to look at Brain Computer Interface technology. I’m considering it through a lens of Musk’s theory that we need to integrate with computers. Neuralink has been in the news for major milestones in this field this year. Please visit the OER at this site: https://sites.google.com/view/etec-523-a1-bci/home […]

Physical Impacts of Mobile Devices

Physical Impacts of Mobile Devices

For my A1 Analysis, I explore the physical impacts of mobile devices. I explore symptoms associated with the use of mobile devices, analyze the relationship to education and learning, and provide strategies for prevention and mitigation.  Explore my project here: https://sites.google.com/view/physicalimpactsofmobiledevices/home There are a few prompts throughout the site to encourage reflection, including these two […]

Newsela | Literacy-focused Instructional Tool

Newsela | Literacy-focused Instructional Tool

Week 4 had a rich curation of edtech tools and apps. Newsela was one of my favourite edtech tools to help with literacy-focused goals and to curate news articles that are relevant. It’s main features include differentiated, grade-leveled reading that is up-to-date in informational text. The articles often guide students towards literate skill-building and text […]

Week 5 – The Movable Feast Begins

Week 5 – The Movable Feast Begins

In case you haven’t found the schedule of activities for this week, the DIY Learning Team has their launch post here.  You can also find it under the Movable Feast header in the main menu.  Thanks to the Week 5 Team for putting everything together so quickly. Meanwhile, please recall that your A1 submissions are […]

Kahoot, Quizizz, Blooket or Gimkit?

Kahoot, Quizizz, Blooket or Gimkit?

Gamifying the classroom is not a new concept. With technology at the fingertips of most students and schools, online interactive learning games have increased in popularity. The ability to create and customize to the learning goals of each class, search pre-made question banks, and, most of all, increase engagement and participation, it’s hard not to […]

OER – DIY Learning

OER – DIY Learning

Hello everyone, Sam and I are pleased to kick off the Movable Feast with our investigation into DIY learning. We’ve enjoyed the process of digging into the topic and putting everything together, and hope you enjoy it as well. Please follow the link below to the full experience. Our perspective is to give you things […]

Genially – The Platform That Does Everything

Genially – The Platform That Does Everything

Genially has so many options for student usage and teacher/staff usage that promotes the gamification of so many materials that can be used in the classroom. Types of Materials You Can Create While this website works very well on the computer, it also works well with a mobile device. It is quick to load and […]