Hello, my name is Cameron Forbes and iam a third year sociology student at uvic. I took ts 200 and have been wanting to take the next ts courses ever since.
Iam interested in how emerging technologies can be applied to the education system. While the current education system works for many students i believe that with an updated approach to teaching and course planning the education system could be more effective. I am of the belief that instead of resisting new technology in the classroom we should be embracing its possibilities.
Iam also interested in the future of data presentation. Right now there is so much information in world and i think its important to find the best ways to illustrate the importance of the information.
I also thinks that with the growing use of technology we must look at exactly how this constant use of technology effects our brains in the short term and long term.
As for augmented reality iam interested in the latest oculus rift prototype.
-https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yP1_chRdPIc&feature=c4-overview-vl&list=PLpndQ-APwbNW0iOqmP6EK8OOw2XCaJcTS
Iam exited about the prospect of what this technology can be utilized for going forward.
Thanks! Yes, education will be a major front in the debate over technological change. As for the OR, I brought one in to test in TS200 and then did an afternoon of demos to brainstorm on the educational potential of virtual reality — a topic worth exploring.