Daily Archives: April 9, 2008
Using Emergent Technologies in Education
WikiBook: Web 2.0 and Emerging Learning Technologies
http://en.wikibooks.org/wiki/Web_2.0_and_Emerging_Learning_Technologies
http://en.wikibooks.org/wiki/Web_2.0_and_Emerging_Learning_Technologies/ID_Models
What are some current emerging technologies?
Neural interface
Voice recognition
Brain implants for seeing
Ear implants
Muscle stimulation allowing controlling body physiology and movements
Going beyond WIMP
Screen interface
Eye interface
Nanotechnology
Bluetooth interfaces
Benefits of using emergent technology in education
But there are implications when using emergent techology in education.
Access to the world
virtual tours
Helps handicapped
eye tracking
voice recognition
Can be more [...]
Preparing for your thesis defense
Presentation preparation
Do NOT stand behind the computer or hide behind a big table. This gives the impression that you are scared silly and that you do not invite a discussion.
Talk to others who have already been through it. Ask them what kinds of questions they were given and prepare answers to those questions. While there’s [...]