Author Archives
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Bringing Back the Blog!
After a VERY long hiatus I am bringing back the blog! Much has changed in the 4+ years since my last post. Education has seen a drastic shift. We went through a global pandemic with forced distance learning for all… Read More ›
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Problem vs Project Based Learning
If you have been to an education conference or read a blog post in the past two years, you have probably heard the acronym PBL at some point. PBL is used to represent two very different ideas: problem based learning… Read More ›
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Experiential Learning
Probably my most favorite thing I learned throughout my entire doctoral program was how to take any instruction or any activity and connect it to a learning theory. My first experience with this was in an assignment in my learning… Read More ›
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21st Century Institute Presentation
I had the amazing opportunity to present to a delegation of educators from Shanghai China through the 21st Century Institute. The Institute is located in Oak Brook, IL. Their main goal is to grow and develop partnerships between American organizations… Read More ›
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Finding Our Place
This post expands off my usual focus of technology integration, research, and learning theories; consider this a learning theory and technology tangent. The post looks into the reality of incorporating technology, learning theories, and research into everyday life. I had… Read More ›
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Situated Cognition: Not as Scary as it Sounds
Nothing is more fun than writing a blog post with a “fancy” title like Situated Cognition. It immediately reeks of higher-level vocabulary and you get the feeling of, “I’m not sure I want to keep reading…this might hurt my head.”… Read More ›
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Learning Theories: Foundations in Education
Educators – think back to your college years, all the way to your introduction to education courses. You will probably remember names such as Vygotsky, Piaget, and Dewey. You might also remember terms such as behaviorism and constructivism. By the… Read More ›
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Augmented vs Virtual Reality
Augmented reality versus virtual reality? What’s the big difference? Actually, quite a bit. Let’s start off with the similarities though: Both can be desktop/computer based or mobile based Mobile based apps are becoming much more popular Both use technology to… Read More ›
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Google Cardboard
Google has developed a device and app to bring augmented reality to the classroom at a cost-effective price point. Google Cardboard https://vr.google.com/cardboard/apps/ turns any Android or Apple mobile phone into a virtual reality viewer. Cardboard is made out of cardboard… Read More ›
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Technology and Instruction: Not Always A Happy Relationship
Technology and Instruction – Not Always A Happy Relationship I recently read the article “Why Ed Tech Is Not Transforming How Teachers Teach” from Education Week. The author, Benjamin Herold, pointed out the giant elephant in the room: we have… Read More ›
Teaching in the 22nd Century 