Summary of Learning Here is my final summary of learning:I summarized our semester into a narrative that synthesized my key learnings for our class.Although many of the tools we explored are geared towards K-12, I found learning about how you are …
Looking back, my journey started almost five years ago, in January of 2016. I started working as an EAL teacher in the fall of 2015, and even though I had completed the Education Program twice ( once in Europe and … Continue reading
Well, it has been a great semester. As I look back on our course objectives we were able to cover the content and learn from each other. Throughout the course, as a class have looked into many different pieces of educational technology, challenged the ways in which we view educational technology. We connected as a … Continue reading ECI833: Summary of Learning
By Dean Vendramin and Melinda Demeter There are couple of movements, which although not entirely new, deserve a push, poke, and a plug. These movements are coding, and makerspaces being infused in the classroom. Recently, in an Education Master’s class, we examined the learning theories, tools, and complexities … Continue reading
We invite you to join us on “The Quest for the Summary of Knowledge” with Amanda Brace and Catherine Ready. This semester in EC&I 833 – Foundations of Educational Technology: History, Theory and Practice, the… More
I officially made it to the end of my Master’s degree in Curriculum and Instruction and I have to say I feel pretty good right about now! Am I a little sad? Yes, because I have learned so much over the last couple of years and met a lot of amazing educators I otherwise would …
I really enjoyed sitting down and reflecting on all we learned this semester. It was a busy one for me as we added a new addition to our family but it was all worth it. So much to take with me when I enter back into the classroom next fall. I hope you …
What is Assistive Technology? According to understood.org, AT (Assistive Technology) is any “device, software or equipment that helps people work around their challenges.” Below is a video that discusses the European Assistive Technology Act, which is very similar to Canada’s. Even though AT empowers people and allows them to work around their challenges, there are … Continue reading Assistive Technology
As outlined by the Megan, Leigh, Jenny, and Kalyn in their presentation on assistive technology last week, there are three types of AT that we can use specifically in a school setting. This includes: Low-Tech – lightweight, portable, limited capabilities, simple features, inexpensive, limited to no training needed Mid-Tech – requires a battery source, relatively … Continue reading Assistive Technology, Barriers to Hurdle Over
