As part of my learning experience in my Games and Learning graduate course at CU Denver, I’ll critique literature tied to the theme of game-based learning. These critiques will summarize features like research design, learning theory, methods, findings, and implications for the study and application of games and learning. Below is my latest critique on the second article published in… Read more →

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Seven weeks into my Games and Learning graduate course at CU Denver and I’m still surviving! If you are reading this and wondering, huh? Surviving? I recommend taking a few moments to read my first post in this series on why I hate games. To be fair, I am starting to understand the benefits of game play but, still not… Read more →

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Affinity spaces are locations where groups of people are drawn together because of a shared, strong interest or engagement in a common activity. –James Paul Gee   Photoblog I randomly stumbled upon Photoblog a few months ago and thought it looked interesting. But didn’t come back to it until a few weeks ago when I trying to decide on an… Read more →

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As part of my learning experience in my Games and Learning graduate course at CU Denver, I’ll critique literature tied to the theme of game-based learning. These critiques will summarize features like research design, learning theory, methods, findings, and implications for the study and application of games and learning. Below is my latest critique on the paper, How Digital Games… Read more →

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A little over a month ago, I wrote the post, I Hate Games: An Introduction to History of Play. Since then, I’ve been reading, writing, and thinking about games everyday. Some days I’m heads down trying to make sense of academic papers. Other days I’m reading tweets, commenting on peer blog posts or playing in my new affinity space, Photoblog.… Read more →

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Last weekend, I had an adventure with my inner child at Snow Mountain Ranch near Granby, Colorado. I can’t tell you how awesome it was to completely let go and play! We (my boyfriend his mom) went snow tubing, roller skating to amazing cheesy 90’s ballads, cross country skiing, played board games and attempted two puzzles. Whew! Activities!! The weekend definitely… Read more →

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As part of my graduate coursework at CU Denver, I participated in a twitter chat related to games and learning. In this post, I’ve shared some thoughts around my experience networking and learning from this games-based learning community. The theme: Class craft! Okay, so what is class craft?! Don’t worry if you don’t know, I didn’t know either! In a… Read more →

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As part of my learning experience in my Games and Learning graduate course at CU Denver, I’ll critique literature tied to the theme of game-based learning. These critiques will summarize features like research design, learning theory, methods, findings, and implications for the study and application of games and learning. Below is my latest critique of the semester: Overview: The authors… Read more →

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As part of my graduate coursework at CU Denver, I participated in a twitter chat related to games and learning. In this post, I’ve shared some thoughts around my experience networking and learning from this games-based learning community. The theme: Play in School! I am no stranger to twitter chats. But, I’m usually the one running them. I’ve been developing… Read more →

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As part of my learning experience in my Games and Learning graduate course at CU Denver I will critique several pieces of literature tied to the theme of game-based learning. These critiques will summarize various features such as research design, learning theory, methods, findings, and implications for the study and application of games and learning. Below is my first critique… Read more →

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I hate games. Seriously. I’ve always hated games. My fun meter immediately drops with even the slightest mention of games. I don’t know why I hate games. Maybe I’m ADD? Maybe I’m to apathetic about competition and winning? Sometimes, games just seem like a lot of extra work and a walk (or something) sounds more enjoyable.   Someone: Want to… Read more →

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After tinkering with a variety of tools and instructional methods in my Producing Media for Learning course, I created a virtual tour using ThingLink for my final. I really liked the simplicity/usability of the platform and how it puts the learner in control of the experience. I worked with my partner, Dr. Jonathan Weimer, owner of Highlands Sport and Spine… Read more →

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Over the past couple of weeks, I’ve been heads down on Watson re-branding at work, my literature review on AI in learning and talking future edtech in my Producing Media for Learning class. The timing couldn’t be better. I’m fully immersed in future tech and it’s impact on learning experiences and outcomes. So, what will adult education look like 10… Read more →

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Have you ever used Rosetta Stone to learn another language? I have not. That’s why I chose to experiment with the mobile app, Learn Languages with Rosetta Stone, for my Producing Media for Learning graduate course at the University of Colorado Denver. Oh, and I’m traveling to Guatemala this winter so why not use it as an opportunity to brush… Read more →

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Over the past few weeks, I created the below interactive video for one of my graduate courses, Producing Media for Learning, at the University of Colorado Denver.   Assignment: create a 3-5 minute video about the sentence, “Buffalo buffalo Buffalo buffalo buffalo buffalo Buffalo buffalo.” For this assignment, I decided to focus less on the content and more around experimentation… Read more →

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I just finished a 5-10 minute podcast for my Producing Media for Learning graduate course at the University of Colorado Denver and wanted to take a few moments to jot down some notes on the experience and process. If you’re like me and fairly novice to podcasting or, audio/sound editing in general, you’ll want to spend some time listening to… Read more →

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Get ready ed tech, pedago.me’s coming for ya… I am super excited to share that I will be part of an interactive forum with some extraordinary instructional technologist and digital innovators this October on the Metropolitan State University campus in Denver, Colorado. What is TLTS? The Teaching and Learning with Technology Symposium (TLTS) is an interactive forum designed to collaborate… Read more →

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Downloadable version As part of my coursework in my ILT Master’s program at the University of Colorado Denver and Professor Len Scrogen’s Facilitating Online and Blended Learning course, I have shared below my expertise in leading significant and engaging learning experiences– demonstrating ILT Competences 1, 2, 3, 4, and 6.  On May 4th, 2016, I planned for and facilitated: Outthink… Read more →

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As part of my coursework in my ILT Master’s program at the University of Colorado Denver and professor Len Scrogran’s class “Facilitating Online and Blended Learning” I worked in a team of four to create a multimedia deliverable to explain neuroscience-based strategies in online synchronous learning environments. We had a little over a month to get creative and collaborative to… Read more →

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Last week, I hosted my first webinar: How to Make Your LinkedIn Profile Stand Out. Big thanks to my professor, classmates, and boyfriend for joining me on this adventure! I hope everyone learned something new and enjoyed the experience. Since this was something new for me and we still have one more webinar to go before the semester ends, I… Read more →

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As we move into week eight of the Spring 2016 semester (officially halfway through my ILT Master’s program— Whoohoo!!) I am finalizing my planning my first webinar, scheduled for Friday March 11th at 11AM MST: How to Make Your LinkedIn Profile Stand Out. This is my first big project due for Professor Joni Dunlap’s Planning and Facilitating Live Events. To… Read more →

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The 2016 semester at CU Denver is officially kicking into full gear and this spring, it’s all about synchronous (and asynchronous) learning. I’m taking two courses with emphasis on both, which wasn’t planned but totally fitting! For Professor Joni Dunlap’s Webinars and Synchronous Learning course, I’ve been learning all about presentation design principles and best practices in preparation for my… Read more →

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As part of my coursework in my ILT Master’s program at the University of Colorado Denver and Professor Len Scrogen’s Facilitating Online and Blended Learning class, I facilitated a discussion during the week of February 3rd – 8th where our group, The Moose Herd, explored blog platforms and threaded discussions through the following questions: What are some advantages and disadvantages… Read more →

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As part of my coursework in my ILT program at the University of Colorado Denver and Professor Joni Dunlap’s INTE 5670 Webinars & Synchronous Learning, I attended an on-demand webinar: Evolving Learning for the New Digital Era from June, 2015 to analyze and critique in preparation for my own webinar production. After going through this process, I am already starting… Read more →

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Which is better? Let’s debate! We all have our preferences when it comes to online communication, but when it is comes to online learning, which is better? This week’s Howlings is all about blogs and LMS-based course discussion threads. Is one more effective than the other? Are there notable advantages and/or disadvantages of each? Perhaps it’s merely a personal preference?… Read more →

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