There are many challenges in remote and hybrid work, but probably one of the most challenging things is to maintain audience interest. This is something I am constantly thinking about in my own classes and presentations. People are sitting, they are in a comfortable space, and they are surrounded by distractions. So I’ve had to…
We live not only in a world dominated by digital experiences but also in a world where those experiences compete for the attention of our students. When a student sits in a class (physical or virtual) and experiences a traditional lecture – then, goes home and plays a video game or watches TV – it…
The ability to interact with a 3D model interactively can assist in helping students learn more effectively. I’m sure almost everyone reading this has experience with a Globe to see the earth (or moon, etc). Maybe you’ve seen a model of an ear, an eye, or brain? These scientific models are excellent but can cost…
A book I was able to read in preparation for the year ahead, “Workquake” was an excellent way to gain some perspective on how I’m helping to prepare students for the new world of work. The book itself is divided into two parts: the first half for employees, and the second for employers. Each discusses…
Back in the early days of the Internet (yeah..I was there), we used to speak about the promise of how the Internet would revolutionize education, learning, and bring out the best in people. It’s hard not to be a little cynical about the years since those dreamer days, but the Internet has made learning, teaching,…
The promise of VR and AR in education has been a long-time coming. Besides the obvious technical barriers and cost of acquisition for devices, the real issue I’ve always considered limiting is the availability of content and the ability to create content. Well – there is good news all-around. The Oculus headsets are, relatively speaking,…
Several years back, I attended a conference on trends in education for engagement and reach. There was some preliminary exploration of using avatar spaces as a way to interact socially at distance – specifically, I remember attending some sessions on the use of Second Life in education. These sessions didn’t do much for me. While…
I’m impressed. The new Microsoft Whiteboard really didn’t live up to my expectations – and I made several videos about that. But then – Microsoft contacted me. The Whiteboard engineering team took the time to meet and discuss the concerns I had – and those of my YouTube community. They even reverted to the previous…
The decision on how to access and use computing resources has become a wider field recently. No longer do we just go and purchase a new computer if we want to use a computer. That may seem odd, but with the ability to use Cloud systems or create purpose-built virtual machines – we don’t have…
The new Windows 11 SE looks interesting. An edition of the OS dedicated to school is an interesting idea – and looks like a reaction to Google’s Chromebook market – especially as Microsoft is also releasing a Surface Laptop SE! Lower-powered, education-focused devices and Operating Systems will be very interesting. I was also impressed with…
