Anna Ayoung-Stoute
Week 12: Learning in a Time of Crisis
Hello everyone. Welcome to our OER: Learning in a Time of Crisis. A crisis may mean different things to different people. According to the Oxford Dictionary, the definition of crisis is a time of great danger, difficulty, or doubt when problems must be solved or important decisions must be made. The pandemic has disrupted everyone’s […]
AI Chatbots and Online Learning
“You can’t teach people everything they need to know. The best you can do is position them where they can find what they need to know when they need to know it.“ — Seymour Papert, Professor Emeritus MIT I have an increasing interest in AI chatbots and online learning since many institutions are integrating the […]
Selfie Culture
Social media usage has increased steadily in Canada, and it currently stands at 36.76 million using social media (Statista). With the increased popularity of social media, it is evident that people’s behavior has changed. Selfies are an example of how people are consumed with posting and engaging with their followers. However, selfies are not always […]
Mobile Technology for Weight Loss
There are many apps for assisting people in losing weight and making holistic lifestyle changes. These weight loss apps provide motivation, discipline, and accountability needed to lose weight and maintain loss. The features include counting calories, logging meals, or tracking workouts. A website will also accompany most apps; therefore, providing flexibility for those who do […]
