One critical lesson from Weller’s 25 Years of Ed Tech (2020) that resonates with my role as the K-12 Aboriginal Education Coordinator and my studies in Learning and Technology at Royal Roads University is the transformative potential of open educational resources (OER). Weller’s work underscores the inspiring potential of OER to democratize education, providing accessible, […]
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 →
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…
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…
LRNT523: Activity 3 As a management consultant guiding organizations through AI adoption, one thing is clear: how people share and acquire knowledge is changing as fast as the technology they’re trying to adopt. Weller’s insights (2020) from 2002-2011 still ring true, offering lessons that are more relevant than ever. Let’s jump into two that stood …
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Some of the “between the chapters” discussion of the serialised audio version of 25 Years of Ed Tech reminds me of how much value a…
As an educator, I’ve witnessed firsthand how some tools, like video and e-portfolios, have shown great promise but struggled to deliver on their early potential in the classroom. Martin Weller (2020) revisits innovations such as these in 25 Years of Ed Tech, revealing how they were expected to transform education but often fell short due […]
Before reading Martin Wellers (2020) 25 Years of Ed Tech, I had to reflect on my own experiences with educational technology. As an elementary school student in the 1990s, technology was more of an escape or something a teacher would… Continue Reading →
LRNT523: Activity 1 Hi everyone! I’m thrilled to be diving back into academia after a long and exciting detour in the tech world. I originally earned my BA in English and Linguistics way back in 1996 with dreams of continuing my studies, but life had other plans. Fast forward 27 years, and I’ve spent most …
LRNT523: Activity 2 In the early days of moving in-person instruction online, there was a sense of excitement—much like the shift from desktop to mobile devices. Both transitions promised new horizons but encountered similar obstacles. As Weller (2020) notes, early e-learning efforts assumed that moving in-person instruction online would be as simple as digitizing lectures …
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