Thursday, February 16, 2017

Horizon Report p. 12-13

The following five teacher blogs to follow are all teachers or individuals who keep up with the latest technology trends in education.
  1. http://www.freetech4teachers.com/
  2. http://ww2.kqed.org/mindshift/
  3. http://www.edudemic.com/
  4. http://www.thethinkingstick.com/
  5. http://www.edtechspeeddating.com/the-blog

What is "Gamingspace?" 
A Gamingspace is an area equipped with consoles such as Wii Kinect, XBOX, Play Station, and other collaborative sets that allow users to play games while collaborating with one another. The space is designed for parents, students, and teachers to connect, collaborate with 21st century skills, and "explore the concepts and attitudes needed for 21st century learners" (para. 2). A Gamingspace is more than changing lessons or teaching with a game style, "rather it is an invitation for adults to enter the world of the child and advocate for the types of games that build character and bolster the Learner Profile" (para. 3).
What should be your point of emphasis when designing discussion forums?
According to Michael Gorman (2014), the point of emphasis should be directed towards "the content standards and 21st century skills, while moving up Bloom's higher levels" (para.2). 

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