Constructivism

Anyone who has tried to learn to drive by first reading about it and then doing it can attest: our most powerful educational experiences comes from learning that is hands-on, interactive, and meaningful. Why is that? Simply put, it’s all about constructivism: the power of doing. We human beings constantly interact with our environment, building […]

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Blockwhat? Applications of Blockchain in Education

Bitcoin, a type of virtual currency, is a term that is used frequently and is familiar to many people. The technology behind Bitcoin is blockchain. Blockchain utilizes distributed ledger technology (DLT) and while it was originally developed for Bitcoin, it’s applications are growing by the day.  Blockchain is a digital ledger of transactions, whether they

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Leaving Teaching

I have officially decided to leave the classroom to pursue Instructional Design fully. While the decision itself was made in December 2017 I remained in the classroom for the remainder of this school year so it didn’t feel real until now. Finals have been administered, the classroom is packed and I’ve said my goodbyes. Teaching

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Privacy

Facebook has become something many people use on a regular basis for many years. We use it to keep up with people who we don’t see as often, to share moments and to socialize. Privacy is something that we have slowly begun to give up as we post things about our lives publically. In a

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