Dr. Jennifer Wemigwans
Canada’s history is rooted in a centuries-long practice of erasing the contributions, culture, and humanity of Indigenous peoples who existed in this land long before…
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Dr. Joy Adowaa Buolamwini
Image copyright TJ Rak. https://tjrak.work/about For this assignment, I focused on the brilliant and talented Dr. Joy Adowaa Buolamwini. Although Buolamwini’s work does not specifically fall within the education and technology field, it will (hopefully) shape the future of technologies being introduced to our sector. Her research and advocacy are…
George Siemens: Shaping Education in the Digital Age
Published by Joan Oladunjoye on the 14th of September 2024 George Siemens is a prominent figure in educational technology, best known for developing the theory…
Julie Dirksen: A Leader in Educational Technology and Instructional Design
When I first considered the assignment to explore a key figure in educational technology, I wasn’t sure where to begin. Should I look at one of the theorists Martin Weller referenced in 25 Years of Ed Tech? A leader in learning and technology? Then, I glanced at my bedside book stack. Sitting there were two […]
Digital Literacy and The Flip
In Chapter 12 of 25 Years of Ed Tech by Martin Weller, the author writes about the educational use of Video in 2005, more specifically, YouTube,…
The biggest lessons from Ed-Tech – Unit 1 Activity 3
Reading the second section of Weller’s (2020) “25 Years of Ed Tech” was entertaining for me, as this was when I was finishing high school and doing the bulk of my post-secondary education. This was a time frame during which… Continue Reading →
Innovation or Stagnation?
EdTech is not about doing things better. It’s about doing BETTER THINGS. – Unknown
Old Habits and New Tools: How Traditional Practices and AI Challenge Innovation in Education.
Published by Weri Gadou on September 7th, 2024 In my experience as a former elementary school teacher, I observed firsthand one of the challenges described in 25 Years of Ed Tech: “It has often been noted that when a new… Continue Reading →
25 Years of Ed Tech Chapters 9-18
Part One and Part Two – 2002 The Learning Management System Regarding Chapter 9, 2002 The Learning Management System (LMS), I had initially intended to use that topic for part one of this activity. However, upon listening to the accompanying “Between the Chapters” podcast, the guest speakers shared perspectives that…
Balancing Educational Technology in Special Needs and Mainstream Classrooms: Reflections on Blogs and E-Portfolios.
Published by Joan Oladunjoye on the 6th of September 2024 I have experience teaching computer science in both public high schools and private schools, including…