BOOK REVIEWS EDCI 887

November 1, 2012 Devin and Bobbi

Assignment Objectives
Share ideas and reflections about books we read Identify key learning points from the book

Improve self and empower others through shared

knowledge

Use knowledge in our daily lives

Books We Shared: Education and Technology

Devin Joyce Charlene

there is no greater example of the beauty and power of the modern internet, nor of meaningful authentic learning, than to engage students in a global collaborative process of exploration and creation.

Ultimately, the people who understand the power and potential of games to both make us happy and change reality will be the people who invent our future

Simply purchasing the technology is just not enough to transform teaching and learning.

Books We Shared: Learning

Abdullah Brent

..(The book helped me understand) many areas in digital learning. Digital becomes part of every tool we use today (and) students expect to learn through digital materials. (It) provides meaningful information in a simple language which is useful for second language speakers.

(the book) describes Learning Environments as being comprised of both learner-centered and knowledge-centered environments, as well as being assessment and community centered. Effective teaching is vital for: student understanding, long-term retention and actually being about to apply newly learned information/concept.

Books We Shared: Managing Life

Cheryl Bobbi

To be virtuous people in a hightech world is to .humbly seek goodness(and)renew the habits of the heart for future generations.

Living the life we want means taking charge of our time. After all, our lives are a series of events. It is ultimately up to us to choose how we want to experience them.

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