Richard Derksen
A3: Geofencing in Education
For this assignment, I scoped the opportunity of geofencing in education. A nearly untapped technology in the sector, the lens I used for this opportunity was through my professional context. I immediately see value in using geofencing in activities related to onboarding in workplace education. You can find my presentation below via link or embedded […]
OER – Mobile Collaboration
Welcome to Week 7! For this week’s Moveable Feast, we are hosting on the world of Mobile Collaboration. The nature of how we interact using mobile devices is constantly changing. This opens up several possibilities in the benefits and future of collaborative activities in learning environments, but also complicates the challenges and considerations that should […]
A1: Synthetic Media
Synthetic media has become an area of social media that I see nearly every day. Whether it be images or audio generated by AI, or longer videos that generate an avatar or impersonate real people. In my LinkedIn feed, AI communication platforms have been consistently pushing advertisements for the past few months. They promote the […]
Deepstash
In the world of emerging DIY learning apps with a mobile-friendly design, Deepstash is one that was recommended to me by a friend for personal growth and development. This platform lets the user read shortened versions of different media types by using a form of microlearning. The description from the Google Play Store states “Learn […]
Hi ETEC 523
Hi everyone, My name is Richard Derksen and this is my 8th course in the MET program. I originally started the program working in higher education, but have since transitioned into the adult learning space in BC’s provincial healthcare system as a corporate trainer for the past 18 months. My work within the supply chain […]