Author Archives: Change

Computational Thinking?

“Computational thinking? Human beings think like computer? That’s weird!” That is how I felt when I first saw the words “Computational thinking” (CT).  After reading Wing’s article Computational thinking I knew I was totally wrong. But I was very happy that day. I still remember my excitement when I told my husband that “Today IContinue reading “Computational Thinking?”

Constructionism in the language classroom

Tell me, and I will forget. Show me, and I may remember. Involve me, and I will understand.                                                   ——– Confucius, 450BC The idea of constructionism may be similar to Chinese educator Confucius’ famous saying mentioned above even though constructionism in educational setting is a recent phenomenon. Constructionism is a learning theory which can beContinue reading “Constructionism in the language classroom”

Can game make learning better?

In Asian culture students must take learning seriously. Play is not viewed as “real” learning, let alone computer games. But nowadays spending a few hours on computer games each day is normal for young people. A 2019 report estimated that global games market would generate $152.1 billion in 2019. How to integrate computer games intoContinue reading “Can game make learning better?”

Augmented Reality in Education

Augmented reality (AR) is a technology that incorporates digital information such as text, image, video and audio into real-world setting. Apart from sports, business and entertainment the use of AR applications is becoming increasingly popular in the settings of education. Numerous studies have found that VR has great potential to enhance teaching and learning (AkcayirContinue reading “Augmented Reality in Education”

Robotics Education

Robotics education is becoming increasingly commonplace in schools. Here robotics education is referred to as to teach about robotics or other subject areas by adopting educational robotics technologies. One of the reasons for robotics education to gain growing attention from educators is that students will enter an era where robots will become widely used inContinue reading “Robotics Education”

3D Printing

As maker culture sweep into education digital design and production has been introduced into school curricula around the world. In Australia Processes & Production Skill is viewed as a key component of the new Design & Technologies strand of the Australian curriculum (ACARA, n.d). The increased use of 3D printers in school classrooms is aContinue reading “3D Printing”

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