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Upon reflection on my free inquiry project, I can’t help but notice how far I’ve strayed. I started with an unassuming book, Power of Habit by Charles Duhigg, and ran wild with the subject matter. My earlier posts are more focused on the content of the book but my more …
Coding Frustration… Animating changes to a function? Animating the movement of text is one thing… This exercise in coding is characterized by 3 key developments. Animating the movement of text was easy enough, but animating the movement of functions is another beast entirely. In this scene, I constructed a cosine …
Our class had the privilege to explore Kootenay Orchards Elementary School’s basement and we were treated to a treasure trove of educational resources beyond just tech. I had reasonably low expectations, as we all know schools don’t get the funding they deserve. However, Ryan McKenzie had done an amazing job. …
Minecraft– Gameifying Education – Gamification of Education as a general concept is exciting, but Minecraft is already ahead of the curve. Though I would consider my experience with Minecraft limited, I realize that it is likely much greater than average. I played Minecraft in the early days of its release …
VR and its Relationship to Teaching and Learning Though VR has a particularly gaming slant to it currently, there is still a range of applications that take advantage of the captivating technology. From National Geographic enabling VR tourism, to Titanic VR giving us a glimpse into the past… VR undoubtedly …
The counterintuitive effectiveness of GAMIFICATION OF EDUCATION Appealing to the addictive nature of video games and the involuntary learning that follows Long have I been a fan of video games. growing up in the 90s and the 2000s, most of the games I had access to were mostly text-based. Games …
Coding hasn’t become a habit for me yet…. But maybe something else has. I began this venture with the aim of reducing the amount of willpower required to tough through the learning process. Applying a strategy of preemptive reward to ease the burden on willpower, alluded to in Power of …
Chelsea, Kim, Morgan T. Virtual Field Trips From virtual zoo trips to watching Mt. St. Helens erupt, what’s not to love? Pros: Engrossing, therfore engaging Accessible for a wider range of students Great to add add context to a lesson Cons: Potential struggles with technology Can cost money Can be …
Applying Habit to my Learning How can I apply the knowledge of habit to achieve my goals? I’ve learned quite a lot about habits these past weeks. The Power of Habit taught me about the anatomy of habits and discussed how it can alleviate the need for willpower. As well, …
How can we get kids into coding early? Scratch is a super exciting resource that lowers the skill floor for coding, removing barriers to entry by making coding easier to understand, and therefore easier to do. My experience using scratch was very encouraging, as coding has been something I’ve dreamed …