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From DSC:
For those of us in more traditional institutions of higher education, if this is where things are heading — or even if pieces of Anya’s presentation come to fruition — what is our response? Strategy?
On 03/22/2011,
in A/V -- audio/visual, education technology, engagement / engaging students, innovation, learning spaces, multi-touch, multimedia, smart classrooms,
by Daniel Christian
From DSC:
I’ve been hoping that Steelcase would move towards implementing their puck-like devices — from their MediaScape product line — on tables throughout a classroom…whereby these pucks would be wireless and whereby students could plug in whatever device they brought to class with them, and then hit the puck to begin “playing their media for the classroom.” No pauses, no interruptions to the flow of the class.
Along these lines, check this out:
- PolyPly Concept — from Fubiz.com
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On 03/09/2011,
in art, creativity, drama/theater, engagement / engaging students, ideas, love of learning, passions, pedagogy, writing,
by Daniel Christian
Lessons that inspire a love for the arts — from Edutopia.org
The Importance of Creativity in the Classroom
Blogger Jim Moulton on why an effective arts education requires that students be given freedom within a structure.
Staging Plays for Active Learning
Playwriting teaches kids how to construct a plot, write dialogue, tell a story through action, and much more.
How to Set Up a Literature Circle
Get tips for laying the groundwork, setting up protocols for discussions, and implementing strategies for motiving students to read.
On 03/06/2011,
in Augmented Reality (AR), engagement / engaging students, K-12 related, learning, multimedia, reading,
by Daniel Christian
On 03/04/2011,
in 21st century, 24x7x365 access, education reform, engagement / engaging students, passions, personalized/customized learning, student-related,
by Daniel Christian
Big ideas from TED 2011: Letting students drive their education
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The implications of Khan’s work are nothing short of a total reevaluation of education. In a world in which the only constant is the increase in the pace of change, we simply can’t afford to give our kids anything less than an education system that actually gives them what they need to be successful.
On 03/04/2011,
in change, education reform, engagement / engaging students, K-12 related, motivation, passions,
by Daniel Christian
@GOOD Asks: How can we lower high school drop out rates?
We’ve covered the drop out epidemic before. In the United States, a kid drops out of high school every 26 seconds. Over the course of a year, that adds up to 1.2 million students. How can we lower this number?
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From DSC:
This is unbelievable! Again, I’m reminded of the Deepwater Horizon oil rig explosion — spilling out valuable resources that are going untapped. What a waste of God-given gifts!
- 40 million American adults did not complete high school.
- The high school graduate, on average, earns $500,000 more in a lifetime as compared to an individual who did not complete high school.
- Most high school dropouts (70%) have the intellectual ability to complete the courses needed for high school graduation.
- Most high school dropouts do not feel a connection between high school courses and future employment.
- 75% of high school dropouts stated that if they could relive the experience, they would have stayed in high school.
- 81% of dropouts expressed a need for schooling that connected academics and employment.
Addendum 4/5/11:
On 03/04/2011,
in adjunct faculty, blended learning, education technology, emerging technologies, engagement / engaging students, faculty/staff, hybrid learning, instructional design, pedagogy, professional development, teaching & learning,
by Daniel Christian
.Some of the sessions being offered include:
- Innovative Assessment Techniques
- Teaching the Nontraditional Adult Learner
- Designing Educational Experiences that Promote Deep Learning
- Developing an Academic Honesty Program that Works
- Modeling Writing for Developmental Learners
- Computers in the Classroom: Evidence of Student Engagement (Not Distraction)
- Fostering Student Engagement in Online Learning Environments
- Integrating Emerging Technology in the Classroom and Beyond
- Setting Up Your Hybrid Course for Success
- Engaging Millennial Students in the Basic Course
On 03/03/2011,
in 21st century, 24x7x365 access, accessibility / UDL, Apple, convergence, digital audio, digital learning, digital photography, digital storytelling, digital textbooks, digital video, disruption, e-books, e-readers, education technology, educational games / serious games, elearning, emerging technologies, engagement / engaging students, mobile learning, mobile technologies, online learning, online media, tablets, transmedia, videoconferencing,
by Daniel Christian
Analysis includes a fuller spectrum of artistic genres and participation via electronic media and personal arts creation for a clearer, more accurate picture of arts engagement
Arts education is the leading factor in arts participation, according to report
NOTE: STEM is not mentioned here.
On 02/11/2011,
in convergence, dangers of the status quo, disruption, educational games / serious games, engagement / engaging students, game-changing environment, internet, mobile learning, mobile technologies, strategy, tablets, trends, vendors,
by Daniel Christian
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On 02/07/2011,
in creativity, digital storytelling, educational games / serious games, engagement / engaging students, interactivity, mobile learning, mobile technologies, multimedia, storytelling,
by Daniel Christian
Alternative reality games (ARGs) as mobile learning — from Float Mobile Learning by John Feser
Excerpts:
An alternate reality game, or ARG for short, (pronounced by saying the letters ‘A-R-G’, not by sounding like a pirate) is an interactive narrative that uses the real world as a stage for telling a story, playing out a scenario or creating a learning experience. ARGs make use of diverse media and game elements to help tell and impact the outcome of the story.
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Mobile devices combined with a good story and an educational game can be a powerful way to increase engagement and activity level of your learners. ARGs offer an interesting way to bring your mobile technology along for the ride. ARGs are being successfully used in marketing and entertainment as well as to train and solve real world problems. Organizations that are looking for creative ways to engage in mobile learning should consider the benefits ARGs have to offer. By crafting a realistic, enjoyable experience, you’ll be reinforcing behavior that most companies are actively seeking in their employees: critical problem solving, inquisitiveness and creativity.
On 01/29/2011,
in digital audio, digital learning, digital storytelling, digital video, elearning, emerging technologies, engagement / engaging students, K-12 related, mathematics, personalized/customized learning,
by Daniel Christian
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“Every Prodigi ® lesson begins with Easy questions that review prerequisite concepts and get students warmed up. Based on student performance, questions increase in difficulty to Medium, and then to Hard (examination level), and finally Extreme (recreational). Not only that, but students have live access to hints and worked solutions to plug any gaps in their knowledge”
On 01/27/2011,
in collaboration, digital storytelling, education technology, educational games / serious games, engagement / engaging students, participation, story, storytelling, transmedia, web-based collaboration,
by Daniel Christian
Getting Started with Transmedia Storytelling — Robert Pratten
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From & also see:
Getting Started with Transmedia Storytelling — from TransmediaStoryteller.com