Digital Resources in the Classroom Infographic. What The iPad Has Done To Education - As the iPad approaches popularity that’d make The Beatles blush, it’s easy to forget what technology in learning looked like before the little tablet from Cupertino entered our collective pedagogical consciousness.
It’s also easy to forget what exactly it does from a functional perspective that makes it such an effective teaching tool. When adopting any new learning tool, from technology to curricula to instructional strategies, the clearer the picture of how that tool ideally functions can be helpful in improving its use. The Learning Process One of the more powerful ways technology can support learning is by removing barriers. The iPad has been a boon functioning as a communication tool for students who have challenges communicating, from learners with autism to English Language Learners.
But it also establishes a more direct link between learners, instruction, and content. Not Everyone Convinced. How Disruptive Innovation Changes Education. How can schools around the world educate their students better?
What does the future hold? Most researchers who study these questions in the field of education peer through the lenses of sociology and public policy. HBS professor Clayton M. Christensen and colleagues chose a different approach—the theory of disruptive innovation, often applied to a variety of other industries, such as technology and health care. Christensen's theory was first explored in his two New York Times bestsellers, The Innovator's Dilemma (1997) and The Innovator's Solution (with Michael E. His latest book, coauthored with Michael B. According to the authors, "Our goal in writing this book was to dig beneath the sorts of surface explanations for why schools struggle to improve, and the lenses on innovation, which is our field of specialty, proved a great way to help us do just that. " Martha Lagace: You have decided to study education through the lenses of your research on innovation. Educational Video Games: Technology in the Classroom.
By Saul Wagner In an era where digital media is a part of virtually everything, the use of technology in the classroom is essential.
Educational video games not only offer a way to engage students, but the use of games in educational settings has far-reaching benefits. Recently, efforts have been made to bring commercial video games into the classroom because they have the potential to transform the educational process through distinct advantages. Popular Educational Video Games: SimCity A great example of a popular video game that boasts a myriad of classroom applications is SimCity. In SimCity, the player is Mayor. SimCity has been used for educational purposes since the first version came out in 2003, but now the makers of SimCity, Electronic Arts, are making a more concerted effort to get SimCity into the classroom. To Use or Not Use Video Games in the Classroom: That is the Question Recreating real life accurately in classroom activities is a challenging task.
Larry Ferlazzo - Four questions to ask before using an Ed Tech tool. Photo by Victoria Boobyer provided courtesy of ELTPics There are countless bright and shiny sites on the Web to choose from, and the "cool" factor of many can be very seductive to both teachers and students alike.
How can we began to separate the wheat from the chaff among these sites or, as data-whiz Nate Silver has put it, identify the signal from the noise? I first begin by asking myself a series of simple questions when I learn of a new web tool. If the answer is not "yes" to each of them, I generally put it out of mind (though I do keep a list of some of the best thet don't make the cut because sometimes they are helpful for just providing students a change-of-pace). 8 Keys to the Mindset of a Successful eLearning Professional. Whether you are just getting started with eLearning and looking to get a better understanding of eLearning best practices, or you've been creating courses for a while and are trying to find ways of making your material more effective, considering the basics of eLearning is key.
Before you start designing or re-designing be sure you put first things first. And that means getting into an eLearning mindset. It is very important for every eLearning professional seeking success to continuously work on their mindset. It's the mindset that determines the thinking and the thinking determines the actions taken. Create effective eLearning courses by honoring these six ideas. “To learn more about ID, be a learner.” — Jane Bozarth Training practitioner and instructional designer Jane Bozarth highly encourages professionals in the world of learning to become learners themselves. You’ll soon see the patterns of what works for you and what doesn’t. It’s never just about content, after all.