Feras Alachek
A3 – Metaverse and Learning Spaces
Metaverse has recently become the center of media attention after Mark Zuckerberg announced that his company will invest billions of dollars in the project in the next 5-10 years, promising to change human interaction as we know it. The leap from the current internet experience to the metaverse matrix can be compared to the dramatic […]
A1 | Microlearning and Corporate Training
In the age of mobility and ubiquitous learning, microlearning has become prevalent across emerging educational technologies. Mobile instructional design continues to rely heavily on microcontent and incremental development. It is estimated that 70% of Millennials visit YouTube monthly, and they will comprise about 75% of the workforce in 2025. Companies realize that, in a busy […]
Persuasive Technology and Positive Influence
Ever since the emergence of mobile apps, there has been a huge debate over the implications of using persuasive technology in designing mobile software. Persuasive technology refers to the features used to influence the behaviour of users, often in a subtle unnoticed manner. If you catch yourself mindlessly scrolling videos on Facebook or Tiktok for […]
Hello from Mississauga, ON
Hi everyone, My name is Feras Alachek, and I live in Mississauga, Ontario. I have been working as an ESL teacher for around ten years, teaching basically all age groups. I am in adult education (ESL) and, for better or worse, it feels strange when you hit your tenth year in teaching. On the other […]