Learning by Playing: The Work of Katie Salen Tekinbaş
About two weeks ago, I started doing some research on the topic of assignment 2, which I will explore with […]
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Activity 3 – Apply reading to your context
I loved the idea of the Between the Chapters conversations and found them really valuable alongside Weller’s (2020) chapters. I wish more books did something… Read More »Activity 3 – Apply reading to your context
Merging a Human-Centric Approach to Learning, Dr. Hoda Mustafa
(The American University in Cairo, n.d.) Human relations have always been a significant focus in shaping the way we understand, learn, communicate, and engage with… Read More »Merging a Human-Centric Approach to Learning, Dr. Hoda Mustafa
Clayton Christensen
Clayton M. Christensen (1952 – 2020) was a theorist, Harvard Business School professor, and co-founder of the Clayton Christensen Institute. He developed three influential frameworks:… Read More »Clayton Christensen
Fiona Carroll: A Career Spent Molding and Shaping the World of Edtech
Fiona Carroll is an “accomplished academic” (Dashti et al., 2022a, p. 84) whose work in Human-Computer Interaction emphasizes relationality of humans and digital technologies. Carroll’s… Read More »Fiona Carroll: A Career Spent Molding and Shaping the World of Edtech
Affordances, and the Tension Between Connection and Efficiency
One lesson from Weller’s (2020) discussion of Second Life that has immediate relevance to education is the importance of using technology according to its unique… Read More »Affordances, and the Tension Between Connection and Efficiency
Dr. Maha Bali: Beyond Fear and Hype in Educational Technology
Dr. Maha Bali measures technology not by its novelty or power, but by its ability to foster connection, participation, and more equitable learning opportunities.
Dr Philippa Hardman
As AI transforms education, Hardman asks us to focus less on what technology can produce and more on how people learn.
Dr. Pamela R. Jeffries, Nursing Simulation & Experiential Learning
My experience in nursing education and the use of simulation in nursing led me to Dr. Pamela R. Jeffries, a nurse educator whose research has… Read More »Dr. Pamela R. Jeffries, Nursing Simulation & Experiential Learning
Ed-Tech Pioneer: Dr. Jan Hare: Reconciliation, Relationships, and Learning Through Digital Spaces
For my ed-tech pioneer, I selected Dr. Jan Hare, an Anishinaabe scholar, educator, and leader whose work has helped transform […]