Distance education classes in higher education have drastically changed in the 21st century, and have provided a unique non-physical space for a wide variety of techniques to assess learning in a class. There are many benefits that come with taking an online course such as flexibility in study schedule, lower costs, and a variety of […]
E-Learning Across University Disciplines: Design Considerations
So, you’re planning a new e-learning course, or maybe you’re looking to revise and improve one that already exists. Well, this is a great place to start! This post is going to go into depth on what elements have been shown through research to make e-learning courses the most effective. We are also going to […]
Can Flowchart Software Be Useful For Teaching Programming?; A Case Study
Drawing flowcharts is an advantageous way to represent some computer programs, and can be used to communicate ideas to peers and students. Common structures in computer programming like decision making and looping can be clearly displayed in a visual flowcharting language. Some software programs take this a step further however and offer a way to […]
Digital vs. Longhand Note Taking: The Pros and Cons
I remember growing up and having adults all around me say “That thing is going to rot your brain,” in reference to some piece of technology, whether it be an iPod, laptop, or other personal device. Sometimes I look back and chuckle to myself thinking about this, and how technology has become such a commonplace […]
Comparison of Technology In A Classroom: 2000s-Present Part II
The new Century initiated many technological advances. Moving forward, the second decade of the 2000’s introduced greater technological opportunities for education, at a faster rate. Between 2010-2014, the increase in technology in the classroom created positive results including more active students, greater student participation, increase in student motivation, and increased student success. In 2014, the […]
Comparison of Technology In A Classroom: 2000s-Present Part I
Technology over the last two decades has developed and improved, creating positive outcomes for classroom learning. Chalkboards to smart-boards and whiteboards to tablets are merely two ways that technology has changed the look of a classroom environment. I will be examining the progression of technology from 2000 to the present day over the course of […]
Guidelines For Using Technology In A Diverse Classroom
There are many challenges an instructor may face when facilitating a learning experience for their students. One of which that is salient, is how they might effectively teach a group of individuals who may be diverse in several different aspects. Additionally, how can technology give a diverse group of students an equitable opportunity of success […]
Educational Value In Social Media
Social Media use by young people (10-16 years old) is a topic that many people don’t believe is a good idea. Parents worry about who they talk to online, young people have the tendency to follow everyone and post about their daily lives not worrying about who can see it. I mean, this can go […]
Five Reasons You May Want To Use LaTex Over A Word Processor In The Science Classroom
These days we have many choices of software that we can use to make writing easier. One piece of software you may not have heard of is LaTex; a markup language that can be used to create documents. This means that you write commands in the “LaTex language” (also called the source code) which then […]
iPads and the “Nontraditional Classroom” setting
iPads are currently one of the most popular items to have, whether it be at home or at school . The use of technology in a classroom to some is a controversial topic. Many parents and some teachers don’t believe that technology including iPads should should be used in a classroom. This could be because […]