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A3 – A Truly Mobile Battery
One of the problems with mobile devices is the limits on their power sources. Batteries have limited use time, need to be constantly recharged, and lose capacity over time needing to be replaced. I propose a combination of a sub-screen light panel and a battery for mobile devices that charges with any light source, from […]
Are those reviews reliable?
How many of us check out ratings and reviews for restaurants, hotels, businesses, and apps? How many of us ignore anything under 4 stars? Now how many of us consider how reliable those reviews actually are? In an effort to eliminate apps that they find disagreeable, students have found a way to leverage the power […]
Life 360 – Convenient or Intrusive?
One of the more convenient and useful features of a mobile device is the GPS function that allows one to know precisely where they are on the planet at any given time due to communication with orbiting satellites. If one loses or misplaces their phone, there are a number of apps available that will help […]
A-1 Gamification for Education and Assessment
Greetings, here is my A-1 project. I have done an analysis on Gamification in the classroom, focusing on three resources in particular – Kahoot, Quizzizz, and Quizalize. Each has their own unique qualities which I discuss. Here is the link to the site… https://sway.office.com/MY1ZjFOU8LlyRWHA?ref=Link Enjoy.
Quizalize – Gamification and Differentiation
I have always had an interest in incorporating Gamification in my lessons as a way to introduce or review concepts and engage students. Not all games and game sites are created equal however, and some go further than simple recall and review. I have used several sites at different times in my classes, but Quizalize […]
The more things change…
Memes are often succinct and poignant ways to deliver a message, often with few words. I came across the above image one day and it caused me to think about how much technology has changed, but human nature hasn’t. Martin Moore writes about our common need for information. Newspaper vs Cellphone (are we really that […]
Introductions
Hello everyone – My name is Marlis Enders and I am coming to you from Nanoose Bay, which is on Vancouver Island, British Columbia. Great to meet you all. I’m posting a bit late this week, but I am hoping to get a better grasp of my timing starting tomorrow. I am finding the format […]