Tuesday, November 15, 2011

Final Presentation on Diffusion of Video Games in Math...

The actual presentation is located at the following URL:
http://www.youtube.com/my_videos_edit?video_id=H-7em9gIgb4

If you need a login/password use:
login: vmstevens
password: jamine1950

I tried to cover the subject in as little time possible.
Val

Sunday, November 6, 2011

Concept Map of Static and Dynamic Media and Technologies


Blog 5 – Concept Map Reflection


I approach this assignment as both a student and instructional distance learner course designer trying to provide a balance between content, communications and collaboration activities (Moller, 2008).  There is a need for student interactivity, instructor presence, selection of the appropriate media with the correct diffusion of the technology (Fahy, 2010).
I would use static content concerning wikispaces, course content and learning objects but dynamic blogs, twitters and discussion posts since they follow a text based model and the technology learning curve would be short.  The used of chat boards and cell phone short message service (SMS) otherwise known as texting I would reserve for small group communications on group projects (McGreal and Elliott, 2010).
The other static and dynamic media or technology would be used on a per course appropriate basis with pilot studies and course testing with a small group of students to determine the final selections.
References
Fahy, P. J. (2010). Characteristics of interactive online learning media.   In Anderson, T. (2010). The theory and practice of online learning (2nd ed.), (pp.143-166).  Edmonton, AB: Athabasca University Press.

McGreal, R & Elliott, M. (2010) Technologies of online learning (e-learning).  In Anderson, T. (2010). The theory and practice of online learning (2nd ed.), (pp. 167-200).  Edmonton, AB: Athabasca University Press.

Moller, L. (2008).  Static and dynamic technological tools.  [unpublished paper].