Posts published in January, 2015

NYT - Too much tech?

http://www.nytimes.com/2015/01/30/opinion/can-students-have-too-much-tech.html?_r=0 Any reactions?

Should media focused on babies/toddlers have a corresponding parent component?

Studies cited by Media as social partners indicate increases learning or understanding when children under 3 years old have real-life guidance or complements to their media consumption. Should media producers and app developers then have corresponding parental guides? Do any currently do this? Is there any research on newer media that sync with real-life toys rather than… Read more Should media focused on babies/toddlers have a corresponding parent component?

Vtech Toy Laptop!

Number munchers

Dr. Brain during recess

Kung fu sound effects

 

Guide to complete your weekly posting

For an in-class project we’ll complete a post about yourself to familiarize you with posting on wordpress. Part I: For the class activity you’ll need to do two things: 1) Find and post an image or two of your favorite toy(s) as a child 2) Find and post an image of your earliest memory of… Read more Guide to complete your weekly posting

Welcome to EDUC 342!

This website will be our primary means of sharing information during the quarter. Please refer to this website to post class-related content. We look forward to working with you. The coursework website will be used primarily for downloading the weekly readings and submitting major assignments.