Tag: educational technology

A critical perspective on technology-enhanced education – World Physiotherapy webinar

Apr 9, 2022

in Education, Presentation, Technology

blended learning, collaborative learning, critical pedagogy, educational technology, online learning, physiotherapy education, transformative learning

In a 2020 World Physiotherapy webinar, I discussed the Covid-induced shift to online and blended learning in physiotherapy education. I urged a critical review of this transition, highlighting its potential long-term implications on teaching practices and effectiveness. In addition, I suggested using technology to foster transformative learning experiences through critical pedagogy, enhanced collaboration, and increased…
Book chapter published: Shaping our algorithms before they shape us

Jun 21, 2019

in AI, Education

aied, algorithms, artificial intelligence, book, chapter, education, educational technology, inclusive education, machine learning, writing

I’ve just had a chapter published in an edited collection entitled: Artificial Intelligence and Inclusive Education: Speculative Futures and Emerging Practices. The book is edited by Jeremy Knox, Yuchen Wang and Michael Gallagher and is available here. Here’s the citation: Rowe M. (2019) Shaping Our Algorithms Before They Shape Us. In: Knox J., Wang Y.,…
Is that it? More, better apps?

Mar 5, 2018

in Education, Technology

educational technology, infrastructure, snapchat

It seems that much of the literature on the use of technology in education focuses on apps (Instagram, WhatsApp), services and platforms (Google Docs, Facebook) and hardware (tablets, laptops and phones). This is fine, of course. We need to understand how students and teachers use these things in the classroom. But is this really what…
This will revolutionise education

Dec 11, 2014

in Learning

education, educational technology, pedagogy, revolutionise education, Technology/Internet

Great video on the problems with making predictions about how certain technologies are poised to revolutionise education. There’s nothing particularly new in the video, but the presentation makes it really clear why comparison-type studies of technology in education are problematic. It also does well to make the point that learning is about what happens inside the student’s…
Posted to Diigo 08/12/2011

Aug 12, 2011

in Digest

educational technology, free software, learning technology, resources, tools

Education Week’s Digital Directions: E-Portfolios Evolve Thanks to Web 2.0 Tools “Assessment is only really beneficial for the kids if it’s immediate.” All applications are free or have free versions available for use. EverNote: An application that clips Web pages, and stores images, audio, video, and screen shots. Files and indexes media for easy searchability.…
Twitter Weekly Updates for 2011-07-04

Jul 4, 2011

in Digest

adult learning theory, athol kent, augmented reality, basic human right, blackboard, charles boelen, clinical competence, clinical education, competency, competency-based assessment, competency-based education, concept mapping, david taylor, deborah murdoch-eaton, dissemination, ebp, educational technology, evidence based practice, faimer, health educators, innovation, internet access, jack boulet, just in case learning, just in time learning, learning management system, learning theories, lms, mendeley, papert, portfolios, reflection, reflective journaling, research, saahe 2011, saahe2011, safri, social accountability, social media, social networks, social responsibility, united nations, workshop

U.N. Report Declares Internet Access a Human Right | Threat Level | Wired.com http://bit.ly/ivNke2 # #saahe2011 officially over. It was a wonderful conference made possible by the participation of health educators from all over the country # Papert http://bit.ly/mggi6R. Being a revolutionary means seeing far enough ahead to know that there is going to be…
Twitter Weekly Updates for 2011-06-20

Jun 20, 2011

in Digest

active learning, africa, bamboo, books, clinical trials, data visualisation, educational technology, engagement, history, informal knowledge, lunar eclipse, mendeley, network, opencourseware, phd, pln, podcasts, pomodoro, reading, research, research whisperer, supervisor, surgery, teaching philosophy, writing

Mendeley goes open http://ow.ly/1tTg3t # Books Everyone Should Read http://ow.ly/1tTfS6 # VLT Survey Telescope snaps out-of-this-world photos with 268-megapixel camera http://ow.ly/1tSyUs # Surgery podcasts go viral http://ow.ly/1tSxxI # Be like the bamboo http://ow.ly/1tSxut # Visualizing Facebook Groups at UCT http://ow.ly/1tSxhV # My Teaching Philosophy http://ow.ly/1tSx4p # The Rise of Informal Knowledge and the Teacher’s Evolving…
Posted to Diigo 06/15/2010

Jun 16, 2010

in Note

asymmetry, educational technology, empty space, groupwork, presentations, social learning

Asymmetry and emptiness: lessons from the tearoom Just as two pieces of music can not be enjoyed at the same time, one can not comprehend or appreciate the beauty of the moment without a clear focal point or “central motive Abundance of vacant space allows for the clear existence of a focal point and the…
Zotero

Mar 13, 2009

in Research, Social media

addon, apa style, blogs, citation, content management, educational technology, Firefox, literature, open access, pubmed, real estate, research, semantic, standalone tool, zotero

I first mentioned Zotero a while ago but didn’t go into very much detail in that post. Since then, I’ve been experimenting with it a bit and am really starting to enjoy it. It’s a Firefox extension that facilitates the research process by streamlining the collection of information accessed through the browser. With more and…