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 * "We shape our tools and thereafter they shape us." **

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Emerging technologies have the power to sustain, transform, and disrupt education. Students work with and explore emerging technologies that may/will have a large impact on teaching, learning, research and creative expression. EDPE 640 is a practical hands-on course grounded in constructivist learning theory; students will create a personal learning network (PLN) using their own mobile device (smart phone or tablet). =====


 * Course Requirements: details coming soon **
 * Readings
 * Labs
 * Group Discussion
 * Deep Thinking about 'Big Ideas'
 * Attendance


 * Assignments: **
 * Weekly Journal/Blog Reflection (20 marks)
 * Collaborative Work (group discussion, Wiki, Twitter)(30 marks)
 * Emerging Technology presentation (20 marks)
 * Programming Project (30 marks)


 * Typical class breakdown: **
 * 20 - 30 minutes --small group discussion based on weekly readings ~ questions submitted by group leader 2 days before class
 * 20 - 30 minutes -- whole group discussion with info shared by Sam and class. Short videos usually used to introduce
 * 60 - 75 minutes -- on main subject or topic ~given on the syllabus -- students will present weeks 5 to 10
 * 45 - 60 minutes -- Genius Hour--> learn something new --> Genius Hour Wiki - do we do this ??