Monthly Archives: October 2018

Innovation: The Reality of Tech-Enriched Learning

Posted on October 31, 2018 by Anthony_Perrotta

Exploring Innovation: As I continue to be entrenched in my current Masters of Education course (Innovation in Teaching and Learning), the dialogue about how creativity, innovation, teaching and learning can be defined has been on-going. From developing or rather revisiting … Continue reading →

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From Prey to Predator: Laurie Transformed

Posted on October 24, 2018 by Anthony_Perrotta

Just yesterday I sat in a darkened movie theatre with over 150 Communications Technology students to watch Halloween (2018). It’s always a treat to sit and watch a horror film with teenagers in a shared space. Unlike most adults who … Continue reading →

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Michael Myers and Our Shared Horror

Posted on October 19, 2018 by Anthony_Perrotta

With the release of David Gordon Green’s Halloween (2018) today, I felt inspired to share my love of teaching horror. From a critical media literacy lens, the horror genre provides me with a great opportunity to engage in rich cultural … Continue reading →

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Students and their Meaning

Posted on October 2, 2018 by Anthony_Perrotta

In reading Mark O’Connell’s Watching Skies, a deep personal and critical dive into the films of Steven Spielberg and Star Wars, I was reminded how personal the movie experience can be. As Mark shares personal insights of being “separated” from … Continue reading →

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