A Speculative Future: Global Awakening of Micros and Badges

by | Oct 29, 2023 | LRNT 523

As a new decade emerged, technology was integrated into every aspect of society. Blake, a Canadian professional in international business, was not used to feeling that her knowledge and skills were not up to speed. She asked herself, “How do I start exploring options...

Micros and Badges in 2030

by | Oct 15, 2023 | LRNT 523

~Out with Fabric and In with Digital By 2030, collecting digital badges could become trendy, like my fabric Brownie badges were back in the day. After reading Weller’s 25 Years of Ed Tech chapter on Digital Badges, listening to the podcast Between the Chapters, and...

The Great Media Debate Continued

by | Sep 24, 2023 | LRNT 523

~Clark versus Kozma nearly three decades later Image from Canva by Catherine & Marni Technology in education continues to become popularized as there are many learning options in or out of a classroom. Based on a survey of 2,000 parents, the majority agree that...

Dr. Terry Anderson ~Inspirational Leader in Ed Tech

by | Sep 17, 2023 | LRNT 523

Image: permission granted by Dr. Anderson Dr. Terry Anderson is a renowned Ed Tech Scholar and Senior Fellows with EDEN and the Online Learning Consortia. He is an emeritus professor at Athabasca University, where he has significantly contributed to teaching and...

History of Ed Tech (Part II – 2002 to 2011)

by | Sep 10, 2023 | LRNT 523

I continued reading Weller’s (2020) book on Ed Tech history for Part II. The Video and Learning Management System (LMS) chapters were particularly riveting. When Weller stated, “We are all broadcasters now,” I cringed slightly at this idea while reading the video...