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 […]
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
Blockwhat? Applications of Blockchain in Education Read More »
I recently had the opportunity to observe at a large cable company in Denver. I found out that the company’s Instructional Designers are utilizing virtual reality to train their cable installers and I jumped at the chance to see their work in action. The IDs utilized a combination of Oculus Rift headsets, Leap Motion and
Observing VR for Learning Read More »
I had a realization today. It was at the gym. I’ve never been good at working out. I liked the idea of it but I was never consistent, until about two years ago, and I finally figured out why – gamification and positive reinforcement. I began frequenting the gym on a consistent basis around 2016
Gamification at the Gym Read More »
Can we learn through Podcasts? I pose this question while I sit on the Light Rail traveling to campus. The world is becoming increasingly mobile and learning seems to be keeping in stride with the trend. I typing this blog post on my phone. My neighbor is also writing what appears to be an email
Podcasts and Learning Read More »
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
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
What kind of impact does social media have on your life? How many hours per day do you spend on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, etc? The biggest time sink in my life is Facebook. I spend way too many hours on it. I don’t spend as much time using Instagram but I did actually delete my
The Impact of Social Media Read More »
In his articles, Finding Your Tribe May Be the Hardest Thing You Do and Three Important Steps to Building a Killer Tribe, Jeff Goins discusses the importance of finding your tribe. He describes a tribe as, “a unique group of fans, friends, and followers who resonate with your worldview”. Finding one’s tribe can be done
Trapped in a Bubble With My Tribe Read More »
Late last year I had my first experience with Virtual Reality, or VR at a gaming cafe. From an entertainment perspective, VR is pretty amazing. It’s a completely immersive gaming experience unlike anything else. I have been playing video games since I was about six years old but playing a game in VR is a
Applications of Virtual Reality Read More »