Friday, January 30, 2009

Medieval Help-Desk

Education - Change.org: LOL Video Satire: "Medieval Help-Desk" (or, "Why Books Shouldn't Replace Scrolls")

You have to appreciate this if you've even done tech support or simply helped someone with their computer who was totally clueless.

I always have to remind people that technology doesn't mean computers, even books are technology.

1 comment:

  1. Hi, Daniel,

    Yes, how I agree that the technology, whatever it is, needs time, patience, and an understanding of where the student is coming from. I am very interested in your 'CALL'. I would venture to suggest that the e-Portfolio is an excellent way of documenting one's progress in language learning. What do you think?

    Portfolios can be made to be user-friendly for any age or ability, from '5-95', ie Lifelong and Lifewide. Being able to combine written text with MP3/4 files means that students can review and reflect upon their progress and even invite peer assessments or (I've never thought of this before!) MP3 corrected formative recordings - however short from a teacher back to the individual learner!

    Have a look at my blog and see if we can continue this conversation:

    www.efoliointheuk.blogspot.com

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