Week 3 - Pathfinder

The past two weeks I have been developing a pathfinder about my research. This project was helpful as it forced me to focus on my research topic.

I am open to comments and suggestions...Enjoy!

Bob

M-Learning Wiki Trend Presentation

Today our group presented our Wiki Trend on M-Learning. It was great to see everyone was engaged and had many questions.

I want to thank the Team "Barb, Nancy, Gerona and Awil" for all their hard work pulling this task off...GREAT START for our Doctorate Program!!

Bob

Friday - Revise Research Question

My proposed thesis focuses on both the application of leadership and educational technology as the means by which higher education institutions can bridge the gap between vocational trades and applied technical education throughout the province of British Columbia. Applying educational technology as the means for bridging the gap between vocational trades and applied technical education involves facilitating “learning and improving performance by creating, using, and managing appropriate technological processes and resources” (Januszeski & Molenda, 2008 p. 1).

The literature to be used in this research will be broad in scope, to include both educational technology and a proactive leadership approach to higher education changes in British Columbia.

The literature review will examine the following six core topics: (1) educational technology; (2) history of vocational trades and applied technical education in British Columbia; (3) financial considerations; (4) access to vocational trades and applied technical education; (5) legitimacy of vocational trades and technical education; and (6) recognition of vocational trades and applied technical education. The literature review will provide the basis for an analysis of the factors influencing continuity, recognition and connectivity between vocational trades and applied technical education.

M-Learning New Technology

This is the newest emerging technology advancement with mobile/cell phones

"Cellphone accessory helps diagnose diseases"


"U.S. researchers have invented a low-cost microscope-cellphone combo to diagnose and track diseases such as tuberculosis and malaria in the developing world."



bob

Day 7 - Tuesday July 21

Today was the induction to our Wiki's groups - "Grassroots Video". The group done a fantastic job of walking us through what is "Grassroots Video" and how it can be applied to an educational environment.

Using Technlogy in a Classroom

There are some amazing interesting youtube videos!

Weekend Mania- started my pathfinder !!!

This weekend I had 3 goals:

- start my major literature review
- start my doctoral orientation paper (focusing On Value of Distance Online Doctorate Degree Education)
- started my pathfinder

For tomorrow – I plan to read all of the literature I was able to find on my subject.

Bob