Category Archives: General Education
Overview of Technological Pedagogical and Content Knowledge (TPACK)
May 11, 2012
Technological, Pedagogical, and Content Knowledge (TPACK) is a theoretical framework for examining the funds of knowledge which educators use in order to design and develop lessons infused with technology (see the figure below for a graphic representation of TPACK). The term was originated by Dr. Punya Mishra and Dr. Matt Koehler. According to these researchers, [...]
Student Redesign: Resources to help Students be Successful
January 13, 2012
In my previous post, I discussed how there exists a shared responsibility between the University and its students with regard to their success. In this post, I’d like to share a list of resources to which students can be referred. Academic Advisors A student’s academic advisor can often provide the best information with regard to [...]
OmniTouch – a wearable, projectable, sensing computer interface
November 4, 2011
Want to hear about a truly astonishing development in mobile computing? How would you like to use almost any surface as a computer interface? Read on!
Troubleshooting Microphone Issues in Windows 7
September 30, 2011
Recently I have noticed that more people seem to be having difficulties getting microphones set up for teleconferencing etc. One reason for this might be the increased number of users of this type of technology. There may be other reasons as well.
The Great Education Buyback – A New Model for Higher Ed?
August 3, 2011
Ever heard of Best Buy’s buy back program? Could something like this work for a college degree? I say we consider buying back an education when it becomes obsolete!