Kirsten
I teach technology classes in a public library. When I am not playing with gadgets, I try to read 4-5 books a month, ranging from technology to thriller to travel writing.
Maker Faires around the world
Based on the interesting and innovative 3D designs posted on our Flickr site, there is a lot of creative talent in our class! If you want more ideas, check out this array of amazing 3D printed items at World Maker Faire New York, from robots to wearable 3D prints – http://makezine.com/2013/09/22/3d-printed-robots/ The interim survey responses from our classmates show there […]
W10 Review – Learning Analytics
I’ve used Google Analytics to track web traffic and the kinds of stats and info I am able to extract from it never fail to amaze me. Your OER provided me with glimpses into another facet of the fascinating world of analytics and gave me a good overview of the kinds of products out there. I liked […]
Week 9 – Review
Hi Week 9, I enjoyed using Edmodo as a social learning site. I’d heard my teacher friends talk about it and finally had a chance to use it last week. Based on the levels of discussion it generated during the week, I think it is an excellent collaborative site. It provides a safe environment for young learners and parents […]
Week 08: Review
Hi Group Week 8, I thought it was interesting and fitting that you chose to focus on cloud-based learning in the medical field. The melding of education and healthcare is a fast-growing trend. An example is the MEd in Health Sciences Education program at the U of Alberta that was developed collaboratively between the education and health […]
Dropping Out to Start Up
“Don’t chase after your dreams. Catch them.” Zaption: Revolutionizing online video for education Venture Genesis Zaption is a downtown San Francisco edtech startup. It is the brainchild of Charlie Stigler, 21, a software engineer who dropped out of Columbia University. The Idea Charlie Stigler wanted to make it easy and quick for teachers, trainers and content publishers […]
Week 4 article links
Hi there, While trying to access Week 4 readings, I ran into some snags. Thought I’d share a more direct way of accessing the UBC library journal articles here. You’d be prompted to authenticate using your UBC login. ~Kirsten Ghemawat, P. (2007). Managing differences: The central challenge of global strategy. Harvard Business Review, 85(3), 58-68. >> UBC Library Link […]
Hello venturers!
My name is Kirsten and I’m from Spruce Grove, Alberta. I have been an academic librarian longer than I’ve been anything else. I am passionate about teaching and learning, research, and instructional technologies, and the MET program seems to be a natural fit with what I enjoy doing. I made a transition to a public […]