Neeve MacGregor

[Neeve MacGregor @NeeveMacG]

Happened upon this 360 immersive video. While clicking through, realized my computer fan was revving wayy up. Made me wonder about how viable all the tools we discussed this week could be when students or schools have lower quality computers & hardware to work with #EDU6323

[HistoryView VR @HistoryViewVR]

Plymouth Rock – HistoryView https://t.co/s8ohwYpqUz #VR #VirtualReality #edtech #ARVRinEDU #education #COVID19 #virtuallearning #virtualteaching #remotelearning #remoteteaching #virtualfieldtrip #tech #schools #teacher #stem #edu #iste #learning #K12

[Neeve MacGregor @NeeveMacG]

@nms_elearning Or gov. regulated! I'm now imagining a terrifying array of ads and fake news surrounding me, all curated by politics and wealthy corporations 🥴 Not to mention how terrifying it is to think of the biases that are rampant in current tech making their way to "the mesh" #EDU6323

[Neeve MacGregor @NeeveMacG]

@lynortheastern1 I had some qualms thinking about this this week. Google cardboard is an affordable way for students to experience VR but, again, is yet another technology which requires the use of a smartphone. It works to eliminate one barrier but potentially introduces another. #EDU6323

[Neeve MacGregor @NeeveMacG]

@neuAnnaK Great question. I think part of the answer is education. Educating ourselves and our students on #edtech benefits and potential consequences will equip us all to make thoughtful, purposeful decisions with technology and elements of "the mesh" in the future (hopefully!) #EDU6323

[Neeve MacGregor @NeeveMacG]

@jessvalli Good point Jess, if someone had described smartphones to our younger selves or our parents years ago it probably would've felt equally as overwhelming and now practically everyone has one in their hand 24/7! #EDU6323

[Neeve MacGregor @NeeveMacG]

Also putting on glasses and seeing all of your screens in front of you - the combination of the virtual and the real - it's a lot to take in! #EDU6323

[Neeve MacGregor @NeeveMacG]

@eliza_stern I like the idea of incorporating creativity into the classroom using AR/VR. I think this could be especially impactful in STEM subjects as students focused on those areas often feel they aren't allowed to add elements of creativity to their work #EDU6323

[Neeve MacGregor @NeeveMacG]

@KcookEdu6323 So true, when money comes in to play those good intentions and careful curation or thoughtful implementation can go out the window... #EDU6323

[Neeve MacGregor @NeeveMacG]

Really happy to see "Well-being and mental health" at the top of the "Social" list of trends identified right now in the Horizon Report #EDU6323

[Neeve MacGregor @NeeveMacG]

Kelly says the mesh is going to "make the world machine readable." This is just such an intimidating concept when machines are already dominating so much of the new world. Not sure how I feel about it all! 😬 #EDU6323

[Neeve MacGregor @NeeveMacG]

My first reaction to Kelly's video is that there are so many things going on with technology behind the scenes that are so far beyond what I think is happening and where I think the thresh-holds are and it's kind of scary to think about! #EDU6323

[Neeve MacGregor @NeeveMacG]

@KatieMu76677376 @EgleSlezas Great share! I was happy to learn about growth mindset bc this is something my colleagues mention wanting to promote within our team but I was never sure what it really was. This article helps conceptualize that & I'm happy to find out it's something really positive! #EDU6323

[Neeve MacGregor @NeeveMacG]

Can't help but think about inclusivity in relation to polling as so many of the apps we reviewed this week require students to respond via cellphone, tablet, or computer. Maybe not an issue if those are provided but otherwise I could see this being an exclusive practice #EDU6323

[Neeve MacGregor @NeeveMacG]

@Mlevesque_45 Great question! It's important to me to look at all angles of something new so thinking about the downsides to polling is just as important to me as looking at all the upsides. I could definitely see this potentially being an issue and negatively impacting motivation #EDU6323

[Neeve MacGregor @NeeveMacG]

@neuAnnaK Honestly I hadn't thought about using the poll for something like an ice breaker so students can get to know a little about each other in an anonymous way, great idea! #EDU6323

[Neeve MacGregor @NeeveMacG]

Digital polling can also impact motivation in that it can be used as a formative assessment tool. Asking ungraded poll questions often to help students check their knowledge and recognize gaps can motivate them to review material on their own #EDU6323

[Neeve MacGregor @NeeveMacG]

@neuAnnaK @KcookEdu6323 Similarly good for introverts and extroverts since everyone is contributing in the same way via poll! #EDU6323

[Neeve MacGregor @NeeveMacG]

The only tool discussed this week that I've used is @polleverywhere. I love the word cloud activity - it allows for everyone to contribute. I think polling in general can definitely contribute to motivation because students can voice opinions without being spotlighted #EDU6323

[Neeve MacGregor @NeeveMacG]

@Mlevesque_45 @EgleSlezas This speaks even more to Wesch's tips on using videos to connect. It's not always just students' learning that benefits... many students are struggling, especially during the last year, and that connection could provide some relief & be more helpful than we realize #EDU6323

[Neeve MacGregor @NeeveMacG]

@Mlevesque_45 So true, not to mention the human error aspect - so easy to misplace physical objects! #EDU6323

[Neeve MacGregor @NeeveMacG]

(2/2) And I think the digitization of edu resources has also contributed to this. We can access so many things online for free and we no longer have to store them in our houses or lug them around on our backs #EDU6323