I am proud to announce that I’ve been accepted into the Masters of Arts program in Early Childhood Studies at Ryerson University. I am very excited about attending this program and learning from the amazing faculty that are involved in various [...]
Continue Reading →I was inspired to call this blog post, “How to Educate a Planet” based on a research study that was highlighted in the Harvard International Review. The purpose of the research was to investigate the connection between the personal computer and educational [...]
Continue Reading →I am especially interested in the application of multi-touch, real-time collaborative technology in the primary classroom. It would be an amazing opportunity to capitalize on our natural ability to learn using visual design.
Continue Reading →The United Nations University for Peace is offering an exciting new course called, Technology and Peace. The course is being taught by AshokaPeace’s Nick Martin. The course will teach how technology is currently shaping the peace-building and conflict management process. It will also explore the potential that technology has for peace.
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I am listening to Thomas Friedman giving a lecture at MIT which has been posted on MIT’s OpenCourseWare. He is speaking largely about his new book, The World is Flat. It is a very inspiring lecture about the development of technology and how it has enabled the world to conduct its business [...]
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