Technology has become vital in societies around the world. It is ever-growing and here to stay. It is hard to imagine life without technology as it conveniently provides instant communications, loads of information, and a variety of ways to manage and conduct business. Technology evolves as it aims to improve quality of life, enhance learning, and provide entertainment. I will be looking into how WEBINARS and VIRTUAL REALITY may be used as educational tools for learning.
WEBINARS
- Seminars conducted on the internet
- May be live or pre-recorded
- Convenient as they are provide information which may be archived
- Time and cost efficient by cutting travel and meeting/conference arrangements
VIRTUAL REALITY
- Interactive simulator creating sense of reality
- Promotes engagement
- Provides active learning and exploration
- Offers skills practice without risks
Hello Ms. Thompson. I believe that I would incorporate your idea of webinars into the classroom of my practice for adult learners. Webinars allow learners to gain information through short internet informational courses. This technology would benefit adult learners because it could be completed at the learner’s convenience. They could interact with other learners all while gaining valuable information. “One of the most cost effective ways of learning new techniques and best practices, while sometimes earning continuing education credit, is by attending webinars.” (Coiffe, 2012) Great post and continued success.
ReplyDeleteReferences
Coiffe, D. J. (2012). Webinars: Continuing Education and Professional Development for Librarians. Journal of the Leadership & Management Section ,9(1), 37-48. Retrieved March 4, 2017, from http://web.a.ebscohost.com/abstract