Edis Knoop's Blog – February 2014 Archive (2)

Summary of the Course

English 203: Introduction to Poetry from Missouri State University was taught by Lanette Cadle and presented on iTunes. Students are expected to read eight chapters and an appendix over the course of eight weeks and write six poems of specific form. At the end of the course, students are expected to produce a portfolio showcasing their poetry.   

Design of the Course:  This eight-week course is designed as a video lecture series as an…

Blogging about Virtual Reality (VR)

After investigating virtual reality environments, simulations, and tours and conducting research on what the experts have to say about virtual reality in education, I have to say that I have changed my mind about the use, effectiveness, and purpose of VR in education.

I admit I was a skeptic when considering how to use virtual reality in the classroom because in my limited experience, these were “games” students played to pass the time and…