Agnes
A3- My Class My Way App
Teachers: Are you overwhelmed by the ever-growing amount of innovative ed tech options? Are you tired of spending copious amounts of time searching for innovative resources online, knowing that there are other teachers searching and creating similar instructional materials as you? Are you ready to participate in a collaborative mobile “sharing economy” (Vogt, 2022)? Students: […]
A1 – Fostering Innovation in the K-8 Classroom Through Coding and Mobile App Development
As a technology coach in a K-8 school, I often encounter teachers asking where to start when it comes to coding, or are intimidated by all the different learn-to-code platforms for students. Like coding, teachers want to also include mobile app development in their classroom, yet it is difficult to determine which app platform is […]
Snap, Search & Learn
App developers are leveraging cameras on mobile devices in creative ways. Snapping a picture, and having databases match your search, is the new way to search for information and learn. Image recognition technology is speeding up our traditional information-seeking methods. PictureThis- Plant identifier App has users take a picture of a plant and the app […]
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 […]
Graphic Novels and XR (Extended Reality)- Nasa’s ‘First Woman App’
Reading is an adventure using Nasa’s ‘First Woman’ App, which uses XR to immerse reader engagement, and interest through a graphic novel. You can download the PDF graphic novel in print, listen to the novel, or view it entirely using the mobile app. I printed the PDF graphic novel and downloaded the First Woman App. […]
Greetings from the Prairies!
My name is Agnes, and I teach in Saskatchewan, Canada. One thing I am looking forward to most within ETEC 523, is the collaborative nature of our learning and knowledge processes. Over the last few days, I had the opportunity to e-meet many of my fellow classmates and I am looking forward to a great […]