Comments for Richard's Educational Technology Blog http://www.innovativelearning.com/blog Some thoughts on improving education through technology and instructional design Fri, 05 Dec 2008 10:14:41 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.1.2 Comment on Organizational Change is Everywhere by VeNicia http://www.innovativelearning.com/blog/2008/organizational-change-is-everywhere/#comment-20672 VeNicia Sat, 26 Jul 2008 16:22:50 +0000 http://www.innovativelearning.com/blog/2008/organizational-change-is-everywhere/#comment-20672 Rebel. You crack me up. There are few people I know who would use their lunch break to mess up everyone's system and observe what happens. And then proceed to analyze personalities involved. I have to admit, though, they're the ones it's fun to go to lunch with. (As long as I have a spare nose & glasses.) =o) Rebel. You crack me up. There are few people I know who would use their lunch break to mess up everyone’s system and observe what happens. And then proceed to analyze personalities involved. I have to admit, though, they’re the ones it’s fun to go to lunch with. (As long as I have a spare nose & glasses.) =o)

]]> Comment on Science vs. Technology by Michael Moorrees http://www.innovativelearning.com/blog/2004/science-vs-technology/#comment-14797 Michael Moorrees Tue, 16 Oct 2007 04:19:08 +0000 http://www.innovativelearning.com/blog/2004/science-vs-technology/#comment-14797 Back in school, I was taught that science (formerly referred to as natural philosophy) was the pursuit of knowledge of the natural (anything not man made, not just organic) world. Technology on the other hand is simply tool making. Tool making being any man made object from an utilitarian object, like a hammer, to a frivolous toy, like an ipod. Prehistoric blacksmiths practiced technology, with little reliance on science. Its just that science has been in the 'tool makers' (technologist) tool box in the last few centuries, since its fruits (scientific principles) has made his (or her) job easier. Its a tool, just like a word processor is a typist's tool, but does that make the typist a computer programmer? We know it does not, but tell that to the man on the streets. Back in school, I was taught that science (formerly referred to as natural philosophy) was the pursuit of knowledge of the natural (anything not man made, not just organic) world. Technology on the other hand is simply tool making. Tool making being any man made object from an utilitarian object, like a hammer, to a frivolous toy, like an ipod. Prehistoric blacksmiths practiced technology, with little reliance on science. Its just that science has been in the ‘tool makers’ (technologist) tool box in the last few centuries, since its fruits (scientific principles) has made his (or her) job easier. Its a tool, just like a word processor is a typist’s tool, but does that make the typist a computer programmer? We know it does not, but tell that to the man on the streets.

]]> Comment on Methods for Delivering Learning by Kevin Kimball http://www.innovativelearning.com/blog/2004/methods-for-delivering-learning/#comment-13895 Kevin Kimball Sat, 25 Aug 2007 20:55:19 +0000 http://www.innovativelearning.com/blog/2004/methods-for-delivering-learning/#comment-13895 My name is Kevin Kimball. I am an accounting professor at BYU-Hawaii and have been using Norm's CDs in our blended delivery of the introduction to financial accounting course for a few years now. Contrary to Provo's approach that only requires attendance on the first two introductory days and at the required lectures (8 I believe), we require attendance every day (class sizes of 37) and we review the material in class every day and have students practice in class every day. We have seen very good success with our students. Based on a survey of our students that we administer at the end of every semester, 82% of our students would recommend that other students take accounting using the CD-based approach. 88% note that they "agree" to "very strongly agree" that they would take another CD-based course if provided in a similar format. My name is Kevin Kimball. I am an accounting professor at BYU-Hawaii and have been using Norm’s CDs in our blended delivery of the introduction to financial accounting course for a few years now.

Contrary to Provo’s approach that only requires attendance on the first two introductory days and at the required lectures (8 I believe), we require attendance every day (class sizes of 37) and we review the material in class every day and have students practice in class every day.

We have seen very good success with our students. Based on a survey of our students that we administer at the end of every semester, 82% of our students would recommend that other students take accounting using the CD-based approach. 88% note that they “agree” to “very strongly agree” that they would take another CD-based course if provided in a similar format.

]]> Comment on Gaming in Education by Mark http://www.innovativelearning.com/blog/2006/gaming-in-education/#comment-8657 Mark Fri, 25 May 2007 15:50:06 +0000 http://www.innovativelearning.com/blog/2006/gaming-in-education/#comment-8657 Thanks for all of the links on your Gaming page. I am a 41-year old teacher. I was a teenager in the days of PacMan when you needed a quarter to play- so my gaming experience is very limited. Some of the facts you posted from the Learning Federation- like that an 8th grader plays video games an average of 5 hours per week- made me think about the 8th graders I work with every day. It also made me think about what did with all of my free time back in 1980 when I was an 8th grader. Your links led me to some interesting games that would seem to be of great value to my students. This year there were several Palestinian students in my classes. Using the games Under Siege and Peacemaker could be very empowering for those minority students to know that their classmates were being exposed to and learning about the volatile situation in the Middle East. My “safe search” kept me out of the Propoganda Games links. Are those games designed to teach kids how to recognize propaganda or are they games created by the “propagandists” to promote their ideology? I enjoyed reading Marc Prensky’s blog and appreciated his comments about having students and educators working together on curriculum planning. He suggests that ANY conference about educating our kids should have students represented in equal numbers. Let’s face it- the kids are the experts when it comes to gaming- the teachers need to be there to guide the kids so that the gaming is an appropriate learning experience. Thanks for all of the links on your Gaming page. I am a 41-year old teacher. I was a teenager in the days of PacMan when you needed a quarter to play- so my gaming experience is very limited. Some of the facts you posted from the Learning Federation- like that an 8th grader plays video games an average of 5 hours per week- made me think about the 8th graders I work with every day. It also made me think about what did with all of my free time back in 1980 when I was an 8th grader. Your links led me to some interesting games that would seem to be of great value to my students. This year there were several Palestinian students in my classes. Using the games Under Siege and Peacemaker could be very empowering for those minority students to know that their classmates were being exposed to and learning about the volatile situation in the Middle East. My “safe search” kept me out of the Propoganda Games links. Are those games designed to teach kids how to recognize propaganda or are they games created by the “propagandists” to promote their ideology? I enjoyed reading Marc Prensky’s blog and appreciated his comments about having students and educators working together on curriculum planning. He suggests that ANY conference about educating our kids should have students represented in equal numbers. Let’s face it- the kids are the experts when it comes to gaming- the teachers need to be there to guide the kids so that the gaming is an appropriate learning experience.

]]> Comment on UltraMoblie PCs changing the way we learn by Don Capps http://www.innovativelearning.com/blog/2006/ultramoblie-pcs-changing-the-way-we-learn/#comment-7786 Don Capps Thu, 10 May 2007 15:33:14 +0000 http://www.innovativelearning.com/blog/2006/ultramoblie-pcs-changing-the-way-we-learn/#comment-7786 We have three carts of 30 laptops in our elementary school. They rotate to the classroom and provide in class opportunities for testing and educational enhancement that more seamlessly integrates to the curriculum. Don We have three carts of 30 laptops in our elementary school. They rotate to the classroom and provide in class opportunities for testing and educational enhancement that more seamlessly integrates to the curriculum.
Don

]]> Comment on Power of Simulations - JetBlue Landing by Barbara Culatta http://www.innovativelearning.com/blog/2006/power-of-simulations-jetblue-landing/#comment-887 Barbara Culatta Fri, 03 Nov 2006 06:28:30 +0000 http://www.innovativelearning.com/blog/2006/power-of-simulations-jetblue-landing/#comment-887 That is such an amazing video, the landing of the jet blue plane. I loved what the pilot said about having learned to land via simulations. That is a testimony. That is such an amazing video, the landing of the jet blue plane. I loved what the pilot said about having learned to land via simulations. That is a testimony.

]]> Comment on Relevancy of Google Search by Rick http://www.innovativelearning.com/blog/2005/relevancy-of-google-search/#comment-33 Rick Wed, 02 Nov 2005 16:24:34 +0000 http://www.innovativelearning.com/blog/2005/relevancy-of-google-search/#comment-33 Rich, do you have trackbacks on your blog posts? Well, I commented on your post here on my blog (edu-blogger.blogspot.com). I agree with you, Google's getting annoying. Rich, do you have trackbacks on your blog posts? Well, I commented on your post here on my blog (edu-blogger.blogspot.com). I agree with you, Google’s getting annoying.

]]> Comment on Science vs. Technology by Mary http://www.innovativelearning.com/blog/2004/science-vs-technology/#comment-9 Mary Fri, 23 Sep 2005 01:17:46 +0000 http://www.innovativelearning.com/blog/2004/science-vs-technology/#comment-9 I think this is true. People need to know the difference between technology and science,(technologists and scientists.) They study COMPLETELY different things and people refuse to believe that and good quote, "Technologists are wanna-be scientists." Brilliance. I think this is true. People need to know the difference between technology and science,(technologists and scientists.) They study COMPLETELY different things and people refuse to believe that and good quote, “Technologists are wanna-be scientists.” Brilliance.

]]> Comment on Methods for Delivering Learning by Cameron http://www.innovativelearning.com/blog/2004/methods-for-delivering-learning/#comment-14 Cameron Tue, 05 Jul 2005 08:29:46 +0000 http://www.innovativelearning.com/blog/2004/methods-for-delivering-learning/#comment-14 I just read this post, which is quite a while after it was written. But I am not sure where Richard is getting his facts, but BYU Idaho has never used Norm’s accounting course. I mean no disrespect, but I know for a fact this is not true. Just thought I would mention it. Cameron P.S. BYU- Hawaii currently uses the CDs with much success; however; they do use a modified model from the one used at BYU Utah. P.P.S Norm has a new website at www.byuaccounting.com I just read this post, which is quite a while after it was written. But I am not sure where Richard is getting his facts, but BYU Idaho has never used Norm’s accounting course. I mean no disrespect, but I know for a fact this is not true. Just thought I would mention it.

Cameron

P.S. BYU- Hawaii currently uses the CDs with much success; however; they do use a modified model from the one used at BYU Utah.

P.P.S Norm has a new website at www.byuaccounting.com

]]> Comment on Why Alexa Stinks… by Terri Edmonston http://www.innovativelearning.com/blog/2005/why-alexa-stinks/#comment-32 Terri Edmonston Mon, 25 Apr 2005 09:08:22 +0000 http://www.innovativelearning.com/blog/2005/why-alexa-stinks/#comment-32 Didn't Alexa used to put Gator or some other adware/spyware on users computers? Do they still do that? Didn’t Alexa used to put Gator or some other adware/spyware on users computers? Do they still do that?

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