A significant component of my job as a Grade 6/7 teacher is spent explaining the various nuances of different mathematics problems when practicing new concepts,…
Category: KNOWLEDGE MILL
I remember when I learned how to play guitar about 20 years ago when I was a kid – it happened mostly by spending time…
Gamification is popular in education and an excellent source of motivation. During my research, I came across the article “Digital Escape Rooms as Game-Based Learning…
Podcasting in Educational Settings
Posted in KNOWLEDGE MILL, and Mobile Education
As podcasting becomes an increasing popular form of entertainment and knowledge, it is a clear transition to try and utilize this technology in the classroom.…
Mobile Guilt
Posted in Mobile Culture
When reflecting on mobile culture, the first ideas that came to mind were positive, but, upon further reflection, I realized that, although I greatly benefit…
Mobile culture has inevitably influenced family dynamics in the home. Enforcing boundaries on mobile use, or instilling particular family values when it comes to using…
The Evolution of Online Tutoring
Posted in KNOWLEDGE MILL, and Mobile Education
Studies have shown that peer tutoring increases the knowledge of both tutors and tutees. Finding tutors can mean frustration in sourcing the right tutor, searching…
Mobile culture and the culture of oversharing, overparenting and over-monitoring
When it comes to identity, and especially gender identity and expression, the subject is still taboo in many communities around the world. Today, thanks to…
Public Safety Canada defined cyberbullying as follows: Cyberbullying is using computers, smartphones, or other connected devices to embarrass, hurt, mock, threaten or be mean to…