Virtual Reality allows children and adults of all ages to feel as if they are in a different world. The Gear VR goggles has a strap that wraps around the head, so people can experience the new virtual life. There are also foam pieces that prevent light from seeping in to give the true outer…
Author: kimleyb
Stockton 22' Dance and Education Major
Out of Eden Walk Adventures
The Out of Eden Walk is about a young guy named Paul Salopek and his 21,000 mile walk that starts in Africa and ends in South America. Salopek journals about his journey and unfolds the stories behind the first humans from the Stone Age and the Medieval Times. He meets so many people and goes…
Issue Cards
After looking and going through We Schools, I was able to come across the Education resource tab, where I discovered Issue Cards. These Global Issue Cards express many issues that the world has been facing today. One side of the digital card addresses a specific situation and there are three discussions questions on the other…
Edpuzzle and Google Document Hyperdocs
After reviewing the given Hyperdoc PowerPoint, I was able to develop a strong liking for two types of Hyperdocs. The first one that I found to be interesting was the use of Edpuzzle. I have enjoyed the videos that are assigned on Edpuzzle and have learned when answering each open-ended question that goes with the…
Africam Virtual Field Trip
The Africam Virtual Field Trip allows teachers and their students to take a wild ride through the African Safari. There are live cameras and channels that show a few areas of the safari, such as, Oliphant’s River, Rosie’s Pan, Tau, and Tembe. To add, there are highlighted clips that display a whole bunch of elephants…
Paradise Corner
In the first episode of Paradise Corner, a young girl named Vera traveled to this settlement/community, Paradise Corner, where she became a “chambermaid,” to a couple. A chambermaid is the house maid who cleans, cooks, and does anything for the owners of the household. She lost her friend who worked at Paradise Corner six months…
Microsoft Translator
In Chapter 2 Communicators, of the “Sail the 7 Cs with Microsoft Education” book, the authors talked about Microsoft Translator and how it has benefitted students and teachers within the classroom. Microsoft Translator enables teachers to understand and listen to their students’ needs. There are many languages that are spoken around the world, and it…
Sustainable Development Goal Number 2: Zero Hunger
End Hunger, Achieve Food Security and Improved Nutrition and Promote Sustainable Agriculture From 2014- 2018, world hunger increased from 23.2% to 26.4%. Over 700 million people experienced food insecurity in 2018. The 2020 pandemic was an additional threat to the food systems. The 17 Sustainable Development goals are planned to be achieved by 2030. This…
Virtual Field Trips while Staying in the Classroom
I chose to work with the K-8 resource category and focus on the Discovery Education resource website that primarily targets virtual field trips for students. Virtual field trips allows students to stay in the classroom, while experiencing different places and opportunities. Due to the pandemic, many schools are either closed or open. If schools are…
Collaborations Done Through Microsoft Teams for Help
In the article, “Practice Makes Perfect,” University of Central Lancashire developed many teaching communities through Microsoft Teams to promote collaboration and help those who struggle with technological advances. Academic colleagues are connected through Microsoft Teams and give guided practice to support those who need help. This will enhance one’s knowledge when it comes to technology…