Thank you to our first two guests in the #EDCI339 webinar series! We appreciate your time, dedication and contribution to global learning!
Webinar 1- Topic 1: Humanizing the Learning Experience with Helen DeWaard
Twitter: @hj_dewaard
Google Slides
Webinar 2 – Topic 2: 25 Years of EdTech with Dr. Martin Weller
Twitter: @mweller
Questions for Students Answered by Dr. Weller:
1. I got the impression from your book that possibly you felt that various service providers got greedy in the early 2000s with contracts tying up learning institutions, and also with teachers/instructors not contributing freely to programs because of copyright of material etc. If the various parties had not been greedy do you think online learning could or would have evolved differently and how?
2. Given the historical amnesia and the reluctance of the academic fraternity to adopt new technological ideas related to ed tech. Do you think that this marks the end of the revolution of ed tech by technology or is there a possibility that a mind blowing or even a life changing technology is on its way and if so what will it be like?
3.Which technological improvement over the years would you consider to be the most vital advancement of ED tech?
4.What is the most useful online tool to use for education?What effects will the pandemic have on the future of ed tech?
5.What are some tried-and-true methods to increase student-participation in online learning environments?
6.which topic is most important for creating a meaningful experience online with young learners?
7.Which online tools do you recommend for education?