Working memory disorder is a challenging problem some students are seriously struggling with. Working Memory (WM) was defined in the literature as “a brain system that provides temporary storage and manipulation of the information necessary for . . . complex cognitive tasks” (Baddeley, 1992, p. 556). Hence a learner with WM Disorder will not onlyContinue reading “Educational Games for Students with Working Memory Disorder”
Category Archives: Tech Ed
Innovative Tech in Education – A Reflection
My second master course (Adapting Innovative Technology to Education) is coming to an end, so it is a good time to reflect on my learning journey in it especially how it affected my professional life. Since my main interest revolves around computer science in K-12, I am involved in outreach events. In my current project, we useContinue reading “Innovative Tech in Education – A Reflection”
Final Reflection on My First Master Course
Here I am writing the last blog for Teaching for Understanding with Technology course. My view on technology in education has became broadened. I deeply value the experience of standing in the student’s shoe and learn in an online class that utilises technology in its learning activities. For example, the very first class included a video toContinue reading “Final Reflection on My First Master Course”
Technology to Create Storyboards
Some Background This blog talks about integrating a new technology to year 11 computer science subject. Although not a very popular subject in K-12, for Qatar (where I live) at least, it is extremely interesting. The curriculum teaches computer science concepts through Alice, a 3D drag-and-drop programming environment. Educational Goal The lesson plan is designedContinue reading “Technology to Create Storyboards”
Learning Game Development
Learning can happen in so many ways, the school is a mean for organized structured learning. This blog is a reflection of a learning experience using “Online Network”. That is, only using youtube and online forums, I tried to learn game development. Watch this short video to see how the experience was like. Also playContinue reading “Learning Game Development”
Hanan Alshikh 