Category: Peer Responses

Response to William’s Designing for Inclusion and Engagement

Designing for Inclusion and Engagement

Hey William! I really liked your post about inclusion and engagement. You made a great point about removing barriers before they happen — that totally fits with UDL’s idea of designing for the margins. I also liked how you mentioned using different ways for students to engage, like visuals or flexible tasks. It really shows how small design choices can make learning feel more fair and accessible for everyone.

One thing that came to mind while reading was how feedback also plays a big role in inclusion. Even if the content is accessible, students might still feel disconnected if feedback feels too generic. Maybe adding more personalized feedback could make learners feel even more supported. Anyway, I really enjoyed your reflection — it made me think more about how good design can boost both motivation and belonging!

Response to Yuyang’s Blog #3: Designing for Inclusion

Blog #3: Designing for Inclusion

Hey Yu Yang! I really enjoyed your blog about designing for inclusion—your point about making sure all students feel valued and included really resonated with me. I especially liked how you talked about giving students choices in how they show their learning (like writing vs. video) and how that helps reduce anxiety and builds confidence.

One idea I was thinking while reading your post: have you considered how group work or peer-sharing could further strengthen inclusion? If students can pick how they contribute and then see different approaches from classmates, it could strengthen both belonging and engagement. Overall, your reflection got me thinking about the power of flexible design and how it helps everyone feel part of the learning process. Great job!

Response to Fiona’s Blog #3: Designing for Inclusion and Engagement

Designing for Inclusion and Engagement

Hey F Godin! I really appreciated your blog post on designing for inclusion and engagement. Your example about how to structure online discussions so that quieter students can participate felt spot-on — it shows you’re thinking not just about content but the learning environment itself. I also liked your suggestion of mixing synchronous and asynchronous elements to give students both flexibility and connection.

One question that popped up for me: how might you build in peer feedback into those discussion formats you mentioned? If students could review each other’s contributions in different modes (written, audio, video), it might deepen engagement and also reinforce inclusive practice. Overall your reflection made me rethink how I could better design my own learning modules to make sure every learner has a voice. Great work!

Response to William’s Designing Learning with Purpose: My Reflection on Module 2

Designing Learning with Purpose: My Reflection on Module 2

Hey William! I really liked how you connected Backward Design with your own coding experience — it made the theory feel practical. The way you explained surface vs deep learning also really made sense to me. I think your post does a great job showing how these frameworks actually help with real learning. Maybe next time you could share a moment when one of these ideas didn’t work as planned — I think that’d make it even more interesting. Great post overall!

Response to Simon Lauer‘s EDCI 335 Blog Post #2

EDCI 335 Blog Post #2

Hey Simon! I really liked how you connected Backward Design to your CSC 361 experience — it made the concept feel super practical. The part where you reflected on changing your study habits, like moving away from iPad notes, also felt really honest and relatable. You’ve got a nice balance between theory and personal reflection here. I wonder though, have you ever had a time when Backward Design didn’t go as planned or felt too rigid? It might be cool to hear how you handled that. Overall, great post — really thoughtful and easy to follow!

Response to William’s How Learning Happened for Me

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

Hello EDCI 335: 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.