Bio

I have been trying to convince Dawson students of the importance of economics since 1998.  Some students have been convinced, while others not so much… I have always believed in the importance of using technology and different learning techniques in the classroom to improve comprehension and success.  I quickly adopted an on-line homework system (Aplia) that was created by economist Paul Romer to have his students do homework in a more productive manner.  This was a revolution in pedagogy at the time.  I feel we are now going through another revolution in pedagogy with (among other things) blended learning, the usage of social media, artificial intelligence, and learning communities that in the end will help us make the class more fun and stimulating for our students.   

Description

This portfolio summarizes everything you need to know about blended learning!…Well, not really but it is a good start!  This Padlet is probably what I would have wanted to see before using blended learning in my classes.  It starts with the academic research on why instructors should be integrating blended learning in their classrooms and then the specific tools and pedagogy that I have used.  I also give recommendations to instructors that wish to use blended learning and the Padlet concludes with the future of education at Dawson…as we all know: “ the future is not what it used to be”.  Enjoy and feel free to send me some feedback.