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A3: Drone-Based Mobile Libraries
Northern communities have limited access to educational resources and technology. Through a recent government program, Broadband Fund: Closing the Digital Divide in Canada, 97.1% of rural communities have access to Mobile LTE. In the interest of supporting rural and remote areas, I propose the development of a drone-based mobile library program to provide educational resources […]
A1 – QuiverVision: Augmented Reality in the Classroom
I approached this a little differently and created an advertisement-like video to outline the benefits of augmented reality and the pros and cons of using QuiverVision. If you are interested in using or investigating other AR apps for Education, I recommend checking out this list as well as QuiverVision. If the video does not load […]
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 […]
Mobile Culture and Instant Gratification
The article attached, found on Medium.com discusses how mobile culture, smartphones, and social media have contributed to the rise of “instant gratification culture”(Flex, 2023). Discussing the role of dopamine and reward-seeking behaviour versus delayed gratification and long-term happiness, mobile culture and social media have had a significant impact on impulse control and life satisfaction. The […]
Quiver: Bringing Art to Life
Thinking about AR integration into the classroom and looking for apps that haven’t been mentioned as much, I have taken a look at the Quiver app. Used in conjunction with a web-based site, students are given colouring sheets that are related to the topic at hand. Once they are coloured, using the Quiver app, a […]
Hi Everybody!
I’m Jeannine Younger and I am an Education Technologist for the Peace Wapiti Public School Division which supports the area surrounding Grande Prairie, Alberta. I am privileged and thankful to be living, working and learning on the lands of the Beaver, Cree, Dene and Métis people of Treaty 8 territory. I started my education career as […]