Hmmm…wonder how I feel about the SnapGuide Ipad Ap. Maybe it’s just me, but I think if you are going to offer a platform that uses images as its main communication tool, then at least include a very small, very basic image editor. I could not crop photos. I could not resize photos. And the … Continue reading
I experimented with flipping a classroom today and I have to say, it was very fun. For this week’s assignment we were to use the new ed.ted.com, which is still in BETA, to flip a classroom. The following links were very helpful and there is some great content available for resources. http://ed.ted.com/ http://ed.ted.com/tour … Continue reading
Tonight’s class featured a former UH Manoa Grad student who currently is interning at Creative Commons. His name is Billy Meinke. Many things were discussed during this class, but the most interesting to me were the issues surrounding the death/suicide of internet prodigy Aaron Swartz. You can read about Aaron here. Some interesting discussions emerged … Continue reading
I work for an educational software provider and online private 6-12 program. We provide an excellent service that operates on both the business principle of profitability and the moral/ethical principal of education. The two principles are often, in my opinion, at the opposite … Continue reading
Mama’s Little Brainchild Why is it important to consider the cognitive sciences when designing instruction? Every parent wants what’s best for their children. “Best” can be defined as the best care, the best schools, the best boyfriend soon to be son-in-law—how ever “best” is defined is entirely subjective from one parent/family to the next. Still, … Continue reading
One of my favorite literature genre’s includes historical fiction. I love the way historical elements can often provide a realistic and thought provoking backdrop for the exploration of fictional stories stepped in a usually controversial non-fiction context. My favorite historical fiction period includes American Literature of the 1920’s. This was a exciting period in American … Continue reading
This week we were asked to create 3 different multi-media products. The assignment for the creations were found in ds106, a type of MOOC that focuses on different elements of educational technology and design. I chose to do my stop animation video, a typographical design and a BSOD–all featured below in individual posts. I enjoyed … Continue reading
Innovation Oxygen 