Education
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The Acquisition of Language and Literacy
The acquisition of language and literacy is a complex process that emerges over time in each child. From a very early age, children are able to create sounds and communicate important information. As children age, language acquisition increases to the point of fluency. Educators play an important role in promoting literacy and language development, especially Continue reading
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Exploring the Role of the School Network for Technology Integration
With the recent advent of online assessments, the capabilities of the school network have come to the forefront in many school districts across the nation (Cavanaugh, 2014). In November 2014, President Obama addressed school bandwidth issues during the inaugural superintendent summit on digital learning and future readiness. At the summit, President Obama stated, “Right now, Continue reading
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How can a theory guide or inform practice?
Connectivism refers to a theory of learning that stresses the contribution of cultural and social context in the learning process. Connectivism is closely linked to activity theory proposed by Engeström (Dunaway, 2011). The association between knowledge, education, and experience is an important aspect of connectivism. In the digital era, connectivism refers to a learning theory Continue reading