Topic: Gamification, which has become common in the classroom, is a new teaching tool. While the average student spends about 6.5 hours a day playing video games, teachers have concerns that games lessen the motivation for students to stay offline… Continue Reading
Topic: Virtual reality, which is also referred to as augmented reality, is thought of as a way to escape from reality and view the world through a different lens, both literally and figuratively. The developing industry has the power to change… Continue Reading
Topic: With all of the knowledge accrued over the course of the semester about technology use in the classroom, where does all of it go from here? During the last few classes, my class was prompted to come up with… Continue Reading
Topic: Professional Learning Networks, which are also referred to as PLN, is defined as collaborative communities that fuel social interaction and network building. One good example of a PLN is social media because of the versatility offered in terms of different… Continue Reading
Topic: Student privacy and online safety fall hand in hand when deciding how and when to use technology in the classroom. The increased reliance on technology in the classroom has directly contributed to the importance of having safety precautions when… Continue Reading