Honoring the spirit of exploration inherent in this class, I’ve created a presentation using Prezi, my first time using the software. While I created the presentation, I learned a few things about Prezi: Prezi presentations don’t embed in WordPress well. There are apparently a couple of plug-ins that might help Read more…
These readings hit me hard. While I’m sure I will do some more reflecting in my symposium post, I wanted to write something separate as well, to react to the last few readings on this topic. This is directed not only to our wonderful professor here, Dr. Stephens, but to Read more…
The idea of using technology to measure movement is nothing new at modern universities. Many use technology to study movement for research, but these laboratories and research facilities are often associated with physical therapy or kinesiology programs, and their goal is usually to study movement in order to make treatment Read more…
I love the idea of exploration to learn. Particularly when it comes to new technology, the best way to learn about it is to try to use it. Whether it’s called “learning through play,” as described by the LEGO Foundation (2016) or Learning 2.0, the backbone of the 23 Things Read more…
As I wrote last month, the idea of stories immediately brings thoughts of my father, who was an extraordinary storyteller. Dad died a few weeks ago, on October 6. Few people talk about grief openly, outside of funerals and memorials. How it commingles sadness, anger, and, strangely enough, laughter. This Read more…