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EDCI 335: Peer review for Pod 10
Peer Review: Adulting 101 – A No-Shame Guide to Growing Up “Adulting 101,” focuses on helping university students navigate the transition into adulthood by covering areas like personal health, creativity, and finances. Overall, I think the resource is really well thought out and relevant to the target audience. It clearly addresses a gap between what…
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BLOG#2: EDCI 335
Title: Choosing the Right Learning Approach: Inquiry-Based Learning For this post, I explored inquiry-based learning and how it can be used to design an effective learning environment. Since I am working individually, I focused on applying this approach to a topic like climate change for K-12 students. Inquiry-based learning is a learner-centred approach where students learn by asking…
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BLOG#1 – EDCI335
One concept from the readings that I found interesting but also kind of confusing at first was connectivism. Compared to behaviorism and cognitivism, it felt a lot less structured. Those older theories focus more on how we learn individually, but connectivism is more about learning through networks, like people, technology, and online platforms. Initially, I didn’t fully get…
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Learning Design Blueprint
EDCI 355 – Learning Design Blueprint Author: Sai Senthilkumaran Topic: Financial Literacy for Young Adults: Building Smart Money Habits Early Part One: Introduction Description: The transition into adulthood comes with increased independence, particularly in managing personal finances. However, many young adults lack the foundational knowledge required to make informed financial decisions. Financial literacy includes understanding…
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Free Inquiry Project: The Role of AI in Personalized Learning
Introduction My goal was to understand: Week 1 – Exploring the Basics of Personalized Learning This week, I focused on understanding what “personalized learning” really means and how it’s connected to AI. What I Learned What I Did Reflection At first, the topic felt overwhelming because AI in education is huge. But now I have…
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Week 3 Reflection: Foundations of Online & Open Education – Terminology, Theories, and Inclusive Practices
This week’s EDCI 339 topic helped me understand the foundations of online and open education; what these terms actually mean and how they connect to inclusive learning. Before this, I only thought of online learning as simply using technology for classes. But this week showed me that open education is much more than that; it’s…
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Week 2 Reflection: Data Privacy, Consent, and Open Copyright
This week’s EDCI 339 topic made me think deeply about how much of our digital activity is tracked and shared without us even realizing it. Every time we log in, click, or upload something, we’re leaving behind data that can be collected, stored, and analyzed. I’ve never really thought about where that data goes or…
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Building Inclusive and Secure PLNs in the Digital Age
In the digital era, our professional and personal growth is no longer limited to local communities or physical classrooms. Personal Learning Networks (PLNs) connect us with experts, peers, and resources from across the globe, helping us learn, collaborate, and share ideas in real time. Platforms like LinkedIn, Instagram, and Twitter (X) have revolutionized the way we engage with knowledge. By joining…
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Drawing the Line: Managing Your Personal and Professional Digital Identities
In the digital age, your online presence reveals a lot about you. Your digital identity, the version of yourself that exists online, consists of two main parts: personal and professional. Knowing the difference can help you set clear boundaries, guard your privacy, and build a good reputation that supports both your personal life and career…
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From Scrolling to Studying: Social Media’s Impact on My Education
Photo by Priscilla Du Preez 🇨🇦 on Unsplash I’m Sai, a 2nd year student in the Commerce program at UVic. Growing up in the digital age, I never imagined that platforms like Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube would become such powerful tools in my education. It started with educational creators on Instagram and TikTok who break down complex subjects into bite‑sized, memorable videos. This trend is backed by studies…