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Objective Jose Bowen (2012) believes that “we are slow to embrace change and value our stability over the centuries, but we can no longer afford the luxury of being stuck in the past” (p. 217). Through the last part of the book, he explores the technology fueling this rapid change, how instructors can use thisContinue reading “Teaching Naked: Students as our Customers”

Do teachers need more support in using technology in the classroom? Absolutely. Here are the results from a survey conducted by the Samsung Educator Academy (2015). Professional development is key, and more institutions need to get on board with teacher training. The more tools teachers have in their toolboxes, the better the student experience theyContinue reading “and the Survey Says…”

What do you think about using humour in the classroom?I have mixed feelings about his because I have been in a few uncomfortable situations. First, because I am not very funny, and have been met with awkward silence more times than I can count. Second, because I have failed to be culturally sensitive and accidentallyContinue reading “But I'm not Funny”

Through taking my Media-Enhanced Learning class, my instructor has emphasized that “it is important to remember that teaching comes first and technology is only there to support it (Cassell, 2015). Based on my experience, many teachers shy away from integrating technology into their classrooms. I think this may be because they don’t know where toContinue reading “To Use Technology or Not to Use? That is the Question.”

Are you looking for new ways to use technology in your classroom? has created an  e-Learning Toolkit for those new to using technology in education or those looking for new ideas and best practices. In the Toolkit, you will find a definition of each learning tool, sample uses, some benefits, tips on how to get started,Continue reading “Technology Toolkit”

Teachers are always on the hunt for ways of making their classrooms more engaging and interactive. Below are some tools and resources to help for FREE. _________________________________________________________________________________ Create interactive games with: kahoot Create vocabulary practice tasks and quizzes with: memrise Instantly poll and survey your class with: socrative and here is a great new way that instructors can easily shareContinue reading “Web 2.0 Resources”

If you have been following my blog, you might have noticed that there is a common thread that runs through them. It seems that through the most recent course I have been taking, I have come to realize that improving the student experience is something that I feel passionate about. I have spent hours lookingContinue reading “Improving the Student Experience through Learning Actions”

Objective “There are few educators who would disagree with the principle that lifelong learning is a good thing but the important questions are about the types of learners that the concept promotes, the life that it encourages us to lead, who benefits from this and the nature of the society that it upholds.” Areas toContinue reading “Life-Long Learning”

This resource shows nine different Active Learning tasks that can be integrated into courses to foster engagement in class material and between students, and to energize a class by breaking regular routine. Of these activities, questioning will be the most useful in improving my instructional delivery.  Questions play such a key role in the classroom, from eliciting answers, to conceptContinue reading “Active Learning”

Student Engagement Techniques: What does engagement mean? Objective The motivation-based view of student engagement most teachers have, as defined in Student Engagement Techniques: a Handbook for College Faculty, is we “want students to share our enthusiasm for our academic discipline and find our courses so compelling that they willingly, in fact enthusiastically, devote their heartsContinue reading “Student Engagement Techniques”