Matthew Wallach

1. What are the emerging trends in educational technology? Artificial intelligence has come a long way since the initial launch of Apple's Siri. Now  Apple has made it possible to ask Siri more complex questions with answers that are more accurate.  Google has also launched a new intelligent assistant that can help save you the time by asking it questions.  2. How do they reshape the culture of learning and teaching? Teachers need to present opportunities around problem-based learning, immersion, and simulation. Problem-based learning is where students learn about the subject of an open-ended problem. They are often challenged to identify solutions to real life problems. Immersion is real-time decision making over longer periods of time. So if the student makes a decision that is not the optimal decision then they have to rethink the answer. Simulation is important because it happens in a safe environment where students are free to expe...

What is a participatory culture? A participatory culture is one in which the public does not act only as consumers but contributors or producers. They are often labeled as prosumers which are most often applied to the production or creation of published media. Media devices and technology have allowed consumers to publish their work through the internet. Why are new literacies important in the classroom? Social media and technology have been a game changer in our lives and in the business world. It has made a huge impact on the way we communicate and share information instantly. And now new literacies are being integrated into the classroom in order to help students reach new competencies levels K-12. The use of media literacies allows social interaction and cultural experiences that will help students interact with a diverse audience, especially with online audiences. Exposure! Exposure! Exposure! One example is to break students into several...