Response to William’s How Learning Happened for Me
Hi William, your blog is very well-written and resonates with me, since I’m also a computer science major. I liked how you connected the idea of learning by doing with your algorithms class, because that example makes the concept very clear and shows how practice really brings theory to life. I also appreciated the personal tone of your writing—it didn’t feel like a summary of concepts, but more like your own learning story, which made it easy to relate to. I was wondering if you could also share some of the challenges you faced—like times when “learning by doing” didn’t work right away or when it felt frustrating. Including that would make your post feel more balanced and relatable, and it might also highlight both the strengths and the limits of this approach. Overall, I enjoyed your reflection and look forward to reading more of your posts.
Response to Yuyang’s My Views on Learning
Hi Yuyang, I really liked your opening statement about “setting goals, practicing, and gradually overcoming challenges,” because it perfectly reflects that learning is a long process, not something that happens overnight. You also did a great job of connecting theories like behaviorism, cognitivism, and constructivism with your own learning approach, which shows that your understanding of learning is not superficial. I thought the cooking example for prior knowledge was very apt as well, since it connects abstract theories to everyday life and makes your reflection more convincing. I also found your writing clear and well-organized, which made it easy to follow your ideas. One suggestion I have is that you could share a time when your usual approach didn’t work so well and how you adapted, since that would add even more depth and show your flexibility as a learner. Overall, I really enjoyed reading your post.
Response to Emma’s My Definition of Learning
https://emmakailyn.opened.ca/category/edci-335/blog-posts
Hi Emma, your introduction is very well written, and I liked how your internship experience gave you a real entry point into the classroom, which clearly strengthened your understanding of educational perspectives. You also did a great job of connecting theory with personal experience, linking ideas like behaviorism, cognitivism, and constructivism with your own experiences in dancing, learning dance, and classroom interaction, which made your post easy to follow. I also appreciated your reflection on motivation through the ARCS model, which shows the depth of your thinking about learning. One suggestion I have is that you might conclude by sharing how you plan to apply these insights in your future learning or teaching. That would give the post an even stronger ending.