Google Scholar is a specialized search engine tailored for academic and scholarly research. It’s a valuable tool for students, researchers, and educators alike. If you’re delving into the topic of mobile learning, here’s how you can make the most of Google Scholar: 1. Accessing Google Scholar: Begin by navigating to the Google Scholar homepage. It’s […]
In my journey as an avid gamer, I’ve encountered many titles that have left their mark, but none quite like Spiritfarer. Developed by Thunder Lotus Games, Spiritfarer stands out not just for its captivating gameplay, but also for its profound exploration of life, death, and what comes after. As someone who has played it numerous […]
Last week at the immersive Learning Research Network (iLRN) 2023 conference, my co-authors (Matthew Schmidt, Carla Schmidt, and Heath Palmer,) and I received the prestigious Best Academic Presentation Award. Our presentation, “Did they actually learn anything? Promoting generalization from the virtual world to the real world for autistic adults,” was recognized not only for the […]
The adage of ‘publish or perish’ rings increasingly true. The pressure to amass a sizable list of publications can be daunting, often leading to a focus on quantity over quality. The result is a deluge of papers that, while passing the litmus test of peer-review, are glaringly deficient in robust research design and make questionable […]
Kokiri Forest After waking up in your cozy treehouse, you’ll be greeted by Navi, your lifelong fairy companion. The Great Deku Tree has summoned you for a rare audience, so it’s time to head out of your home and talk to your childhood friend, Saria. She’ll give you a brief overview of what’s been happening […]
At AECT this year I was part of a roundtable (as was my colleagues Kristen Herman and Tugce Aldemir) to discuss the potential of artificial intelligence and how it can shape the field of education and instructional design. During this session an attendee asked us what we thought about students using AI to cheat on […]
This template is the exact job letter that I used while applying for tenure track jobs while I was a tenure track Assistant Professor at the Old Dominion University. You are free to re-use and edit for your own use. If you share this document please make sure that you provide credit. If you want […]