Discussion of Facebook's rapid growth and inherent changes and challenges
Interesting article about the pitfalls of participatory design (viewed through the lens of school construction).
This article shares some research-supported guidelines of how design interface can influence the motivation of learners.
"Two students from a technical high school in Argentina built a mouse that can be controlled by eye movements, which allows people with total paralysis to use the computer.
Named the "Eye Mouse" this idea is not really new but what makes this case so different is that it is a DIY mouse that almost anyone can build with cheap and easy-to-find components. "
An article on how psychology should guide our design of computer interfaces, with a special focus on the work of Psychologist Christof van Nimwegen. Article is a bit naive but a quick read.
New Nokia 888 mobile phone design. And we thought using the current cell phones in schools was new age. Imagine what a mobile phone like this can mean for education...
This paper sheds light on the current issues with regards to Design-Based Learning. Emphasize is placed on the cognitive aspects of learning, which the authors emphasize as a critical part of DBL.
Teachers create Video Game Design programs