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This week in CEP 811 I focused on Learning Theories and how I can “use technology to do entirely new things that simply were not possible before” (Culatta, 2013). More specifically, I focused on personalized learning and how it can be supportive of both student learning and Maker Education. I chose to focus my research … Continue reading Personalized Learning (Theories)

This week in CEP 811 I was asked to use my newly purchased Makey Makey and any inexpensive items I could find in my basement, at the neighbors, or at a thrift shop to create a prototype that could be used in my teaching. Right from the start, I pictured doing something with a cell … Continue reading Thrifting with a Makey Makey

Honestly, I have never given video remixes too much thought. Sure, they are entertaining but is there additional value? This week in CEP 811 I was tasked with creating a remix that represents some aspect of Maker Culture. When I listened to Dale Dougherty (2011) - the founder of Maker Faire - discuss the maker … Continue reading Making by Playing – A Remix on the Maker Movement

I signed up for Michigan State University's Teaching for Understanding with Technology with the hope of learning about educational technologies in anticipation for my new role as a Tech Coach. While I did learn a lot about technology, more importantly I also learned about sound educational theories. This makes sense since technology is not something … Continue reading Final Reflections on CEP 810: Teaching for Understanding with Technology

This morning I made a fruit salad and it came out great! Apricots, strawberries, bananas, and blueberries all complimenting each other in perfect, fruity harmony. So what’s the big deal? Why is this news is worthy of a blog? Well, to make this fruit salad I could only use three tools from my kitchen. Without … Continue reading Making a Fruit Salad with TPACK