Bonfyre

It is amazing how things can come a full circle. I had initially intended on using Bonfyre as the app for the 2015 mobile learning project. However, when full time students appeared less enthusiastic in getting involved in chat forums to get support for accounting problems. So why mention Bonfyre now? Having a conversation around running a distance learning program without 'who's on line' in webcourses or PRONTO, I was reminded that Bonfyre could provide a mechanism to create a chat forum. Weighing it up, I saw the benefit that it somewhat separates helps segregate private chats (what's app and viber) from the educational chats. Determined to set up some sort of chat support for students studying abroad I created a Bonfyre for the group on the 13th of September. As of the 19th of September, I have 7 of the 17 students joining. It is early days, the module only officially commences today.

New academic year... considerations for the year ahead

Reflecting on the mobile learning project. Socrative is certainly worth using in tutorials. I can't see it replacing my clickers in lectures unless there is a significant technical issue with broken clickers! But, there is a role for the Socrative app in tutorials and it is my aim to incorporate the app into a significant portion of my lectures in the semester ahead. I will provide an update when the tutorials progress.