Dr Punya Mishra; a webinar with a difference!

I love the webinar concept and this presentation takes it to a new level; not a talking head but a slideshow with comment (split screen) and audio.

Dr Punya Mishra is entertaining, knowledgeable and has a fresh approach that really hits the mark. The talk is well constructed, also.

Punya outlines the problem of teaching with technology, the complex nature of content, pedagogy and technology and their intersection. He introduces the idea that creative solutions, those that are novel, effective and whole are essential. He puts teachers and educators at the heart of the matter.

The examples he uses are excellent, especially the sand creatures (about ¾ of the way through). This brings us to the notion that ‘the walls that exist between content, pedagogy and technology exist only in our minds!’.

His approach is to take two components, e.g. choose some content and an appropriate technology then explore the pedagogical approaches, seek creative solutions.

I really enjoyed his presentation – make a snack, watch it! (40 min)