As a kid I was pretty lucky. My dad worked for various computer companies back when that was a thing and so we had a decent computer for as long as I can remember! However for the most part we were only allowed to play educational games on it so we had the whole slew of solid 90’s educational computer games like Reader Rabbit, 3d Dinosaur Adventure and my favourite Gizmo’s and Gadgets. I loved how these games ‘hid’ complex concepts in activities that I found interesting and kept me engaged, seemingly tricking me into understanding the concept because it was embedded in a problem that I needed to solve in order to move on. I can’t remember if I was able to apply this newly created understanding outside of these context, but what I do know is that this experience provided me with the exposure to learning in a different environment than the traditional classroom.
Author Archives: kari matusiak
Hello from North Vancouver
Hi Everyone!
My name is Kari Matusiak. This is my 8th (?) MET course and I can see the light at the end of the tunnel. To speed this train up I am attempting to take two courses this semester which I hear is brutal. So here goes.
By day I am an instructional designer with Pearson Educations online management program. I consult with faculty and help them to design pedagogically effective courseware. I get ‘farmed’ out to all sorts of programs from Law to Nursing, but all in higher education. Prior to this I worked closely with STEM faculty in higher education to help integrate digital technologies into their curriculum. So I am quite interested in best practices in STEM/digital learning!
I work from home 100% (and obviously MET is online) so whenever I can I try to escape the confines of the computer screen and get out to run/hike/ski/snowshoe in my backyard.
Looking forward to learning with you all.
Cheers,
Kari