Kristin Garratt
A3 – Be Mindful; Play a Game!
Hi everyone, After A1, I was left with more questions. I concluded that to practice mindfulness, the students do not need an app that can be easily removed, deleted or ignored. Further research found that video games promoted mindfulness more than the specific mindfulness apps. I wanted to explore the idea of creating a video […]
Questions from our Zoom Chat on Mobile Collaboration
In our weekly Zoom chat, we had an interesting discussion on mobile collaboration, while mobile collaborating. We discussed getting overwhelmed by the number of different apps and spaces to collaborate. We questioned if there could be a platform that could consolidate all chats and messages to one organized place. What do you think? Is this […]
A1 – Does Mobile Technology enhance Mindfulness?
Hi Everyone, I wanted to explore how mobile technology can help support students’ mental well-being in preparation for September 2020. Working with students online, I have had the opportunity to connect more on an individual level and have notices heightened fears, anxiety and stress from external factors. These factors are compounding the stressors that come […]
A2 – Video Primary in Education
Welcome to Week 5 and the first Movable Feast! Our OER is focused on Video Primary in education. We encourage you to explore the resource on your mobile phone. There are a variety of activities that allow the participant to create their own videos from the palm of your hand. http://etec523vp.weebly.com Please take your time […]
Podcasts for Formal Education
By Tanya on June 24, 2018 For my Analytical Publishing Project I am focusing on using podcasts in formal education. To share this information with you I have gone meta and developed a podcast to give you this information, which includes their relevance to the mobile world, research on benefits and drawbacks, some snippets of interviews with an […]
Supporting dyslexic learners through mobile
Originally posted by allison burnett on January 27, 2019 Exceptional students in need of individual education plans (IEPs) and accommodations/modifications are a segment that can greatly benefit from mobile technology in education. There are an abundance of educational apps available in the marketplace to support different learning styles and profiles– probably the largest barrier to adoption for […]
Positive Trends: Mobile Apps for Mental Health
Originally by Henna Patel on June 3, 2018 We are amid an era where infinite data points are captured on our online behaviours. From biometrics, shopping patterns and search preferences to friendships, political affiliations and media consumption (to name just a few) — arguably our online behaviours often lead the charge on our real world actions. So […]
Diaspora: Alternative Social Media
Original post by matthew turner on January 17, 2019 With all the discussion about the possible educational use of social media platforms like Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, etc., I thought I would add one that is not monetized. I recently read a book called Social Media: A Critical Introduction by Christian Fuchs (the author’s blog, with details about the book […]
A1 Snapchat – A case for Snapchat in educational settings
Original post by dustin hyde on June 20, 2018 Hey everyone, Scott Harkness and I have created a TouchCast video to highlight the features of Snapchat and the potential uses in an educational setting. We have posted this to the Mobile Culture, Education, and Technology forums of the Knowledge Mill because we felt the touchcast hit all three […]
Virtual Laboratories
Original post by Kamille on February 8, 2019 For my A1 assignment I chose to look at virtual laboratories. As a science teacher I know how important experiments are in helping students to grasp scientific concepts. Can virtual laboratories offer the same or a better experience when compared to traditional laboratory experiments? What benefits do virtual laboratories? […]