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When Learning Goes Nomadic

Edsurge

This semester I’m teaching a graduate seminar on education and technology for Georgetown University. How does higher education use mobile technology to teach? When I ended the exercise and allowed them to reconfigure the space they were delighted–and had a new sense of the difference between fixed and mobile learning.

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18 Best Holiday Movies for Kids and Family

Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

The Polar Express , (2004), (All) "On Christmas Eve, a young boy embarks on a magical adventure to the North Pole on the Polar Express, while learning about friendship, bravery, and the spirit of Christmas." Everyone from elves to reindeer are merrily preparing for Santa Claus's yearly sleigh ride." Directors: Arthur Rankin Jr.,

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Chinese New Year- What Animal Am I?

Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

1931, 1943, 1955, 1967, 1979, 1991, 2003, 2015, 2027), you will probably have these attributes: easy to get along with people, you have a deep sense of curiosity, and you like to learn new things. NG) This post originally appeared in Educational Technology and Mobile Learning ( www.educatorstechnology.com ).

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Tips and Strategies to Talk about Race in Class

Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

Use Media and Technology Thoughtfully In the age of technology, media can be a powerful tool in educating students about diversity and inclusion. By carefully selecting age-appropriate media that aligns with learning objectives, teachers can provide diverse perspectives on race and foster thoughtful discussions.

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30 Effective Classroom Attention Getters with Examples

Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

2004; Deci, 1992; Renninger et al., Use Technology Incorporating technology, such as educational apps , interactive whiteboards , or online quizzes , can enhance learning and engagement. International Journal of Technology in Teaching and Learning , 7(1), 24-35 Deci, E. References Berk, R. Renninger, S.

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The Progression of our Lower School Technology Integration

Tech Helpful

This is the progression of technology integration at CCS lower school since I came on staff in January of 2004 as a part-time related arts computer teacher. I graduated with a Masters in Instructional Technology in 2007. I wanted them to learn that technology was a tool for their learning.

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Mobile gives the edge

Learning with 'e's

Most significantly for those who are immersed in schools, colleges and universities - mobile technology is disrupting education. There are many accounts of the effects of mobiles on education (see for example this blog post on 5 views on the future of mobile learning ). Mobile will certainly give learning the edge.