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Event Recap: Geddes Spring Faculty Showcase
Geddes Language Center featured four faculty projects in its Spring 2017 Digital Faculty Showcase. Each faculty member displayed their recent and developing innovations in digital-based teaching practices. Flipping a Portuguese Language Class Celia Bianconi, senior lecturer in the College and Graduate School of Arts & Sciences, and Adel Faudetzinova, lecturer in the College of Arts
Event Recap: Rethinking the Classroom with Mobile Technology
At the DL&I’s first Digital Fluency event, Dr. Jon Landis, National Development Executive at Apple, spoke about the changing knowledge economy and what it means for teaching and learning. Notable ideas he presented included: The importance of translating the changing needs of your field into your teaching, How changes in information gathering and self-publishing are
Managing “The Distracted Mind”
“Rather than keep [students] in a technology-free bubble, we have to help them learn to manage it,” writes James Lang in a review of The Distracted Mind by neuroscientist Adam Gazzaley and the psychologist Larry D. Rosen. “We can also help them understand how to use computers and phones most effectively to support their learning, rather than distract
Gaming as a Teaching Tool
Educational technology has turned a corner. Software developers have developed video games that can be used for teaching as a way to engage learners from all backgrounds. Roughly 50% of adults play video games. This is true across demographics including race, gender, and income. As a result, gaming is an extremely effective tool for connecting with
Gaming as a Teaching Tool
Meet Caitlin Feeley, keynote speaker at tomorrow’s Technology Showcase. She has over a decade of experience researching the use of video games for educational purposes, and has instructed both traditional classes and MOOCs. She holds a Masters degree from Harvard in Technology, Innovation and Education, and today she works with MIT’s Education Arcade. One of Caitlin’s main focuses is
How Labster’s Virtual Science Laboratories Create Better Student Outcomes
Webinar March 21: Noon to 1:00 p.m. Labster will host webinar with Co-founder and CTO Michael Bodekær. Discussion and Q&A about how Labster improves student engagement, motivation, and learning.
"Copyright, Yours and Others’"
with Vika Zafrin and Anna Newman When: Monday March 20th 3-4pm and Tuesday March 21st 10-11am (the content of both sessions will be the same) Where: Mugar Library’s Estin Room (Room 302) The next portion of the Digital Scholarship Services Fundamentals series is here! Anna Newman is an Open Access Specialist, and Vika Zafrin is a Digital Scholarship Librarian. Together
March 24 Technology Showcase
Technology Showcase: Gaming as a Teaching Tool with Caitlin Feeley of MIT’s Education Arcade When: Friday, March 24, 1:00-2:30pm Where: BU Hillel House, 4th floor – 213 Bay State Rd. Educational games are a new facet of the educational technology field. Caitlin Feeley of MIT’s Education Arcade is coming to BU on Friday, March 24 to share
DiSc: New Discussion about Library Neutrality
Next DiScussion group session on March 14 from 1-2pm will be talking about the topic of library neutrality, using the following readings: Bourg, Chris. “Never Neutral: Libraries, Technology, and Inclusion.” Link. Branam, Candise. “The Myth of Library Neutrality.” Link. If you would like to read more about this topic in advance of the discussion feel free to look
Technology Showcase: Labster Demonstrates STEM Virtual Labs
An exploration of STEM Virtual Labs and Future Applications for Virtual Reality Simulations Dr. Laura Wirpsza, Scientific Collaboration Specialist with Labster, will demonstrate mapping virtual lab simulations in STEM academic programs. The demonstration will focus on how their application can lead to greater empowerment and retention of STEM-focused students. Looking towards the future, Laura will discuss