As I was looking into myths about game based learning and gamification the most common misconception I found was that they are the same. Both game based learning and gamification “strategies promote engagement and sustained motivation” (Centre for Teaching Excellence, … Read More
Using Video and Video Editing in Education This week part of EDCI 337 course content focused on using video and video editing programs in education. Video editing can be very intimidating particularly to people who do not see themselves as … Read More
Multimedia design for learning can make a huge difference in how engaged learners are and consequently how much they retain from a lesson. In my own studies, I always appreciate when professors use a variety of media within a course … Read More
AR in future classrooms: This weeks content covered different forms of augmented reality (AR), a term coined by Thomas Caudell and David Mizell in the 90’s, and how it can be used in classrooms. I myself do not have much … Read More
Hands-on Learning: Presentation I decided to create a resource that I could use in a grade 4 or 5 class for my hands-on learning this week. The resource is for a lesson on the Earth’s Moon and the lunar cycle.
Neuromyths The neuromyths that have proliferated in western society have caused harm to many students. Statements such as a logical left-brained person or creative right-brained person have caused many people to only spend time and energy on certain topics. Often … Read More