EDCI 335 Blogs


Hello friends ๐Ÿ‘‹๐Ÿป,

Welcome to my EDCI 335 blog, where I documented my learning journey over this Learning Design for Technology-Mediated Environments course. Thanks for stopping by, and I hope you enjoy the reads!

  • Blog #1 – Learning, Motivation, and Theory ๐Ÿ“š

    My favorite course so far at UVIC is ECON 180 – Introduction to Economics and Financial Project Evaluation. Interestingly enough, it surpasses all computer science courses I’ve taken, even though I’m a software engineering student!

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  • Thoughts on Peer’s Blog-post (๐Ÿ’ญ #1)

    Iโ€™m also a Software Engineering student, and I agree that our faculty applies the principles of Constructivism most predominantly! Many of our assignments involves hands-on projects and collaborative group work. We learn by actively engaging with programming languages, frameworks, and tools. We also construct own understanding through coding exercises, debugging, and working on software development […]

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  • Thoughts on Peer’s Blog-post (๐Ÿ’ญ #2)

    Hi, Sophie! I’m glad for you to have experienced not just one but multiple fun outdoor courses. It’s wonderful to see teachers embracing outdoor learning and providing opportunities for students to connect with nature while still covering the curriculum. I can imagine how exciting it must have been to go on camping, hiking, sailing, and […]

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  • Blog #2 – Open Pedagogy, the Way Forward ๐Ÿƒ

    As a SENG student, I have often turned to Youtube videos to learn math, physics, and computer science instead of solely relying on textbooks. I know at least a few of you out there resonates with me ๐Ÿ‘€. Now, let’s envision a learning experience where students can actively participate in revising and contributing to established textbooks, making them more relevant, engaging, and student-friendly. Think enhancing interactive quizzes, simulators, graphical illustrations – even just re-explaining concepts in simpler terms can go a long way.

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  • Thoughts on Peerโ€™s Blog-post (๐Ÿ’ญ #3)

    Hey Chloe, thanks for sharing such an informative post! I couldn’t agree more that group-based projects can be an excellent way to foster teamwork skills, which are crucial once we transition into the professional world. The collaborative nature of group work often leads to the generation of more creative ideas through discussions and brainstorming sessions. […]

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  • Thoughts on Peer’s Blog-post (๐Ÿ’ญ #4)

    Hey Chloe, thanks for sharing an insightful post! I agree that inquiry-based learning is an incredibly effective approach to teach personal finance. It’s fascinating to see how such a personal topic has often been taught in a generic manner, although I understand that personalizing teaching plans requires significant effort from educators. Additionally, I recently came […]

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  • Blog #3 – Inclusive Design ๐Ÿงธ

    Our groupโ€™s chosen topic is to teach students, researchers, and content creators to leverage ChatGPT in their domains. We embrace the advantages of digital platforms, striving to make our learning design accessible, flexible, and accommodating to learners with different needs.

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  • Thoughts on Peer’s Blog Post (๐Ÿ’ญ #5)

    I once came across the 99% Invisible podcast as well and thought its name is so clever. A remarkable design, I agree, is one that seamlessly integrates into people’s lives, making everything more convenient. Speaking of incorporating more physical models in classrooms, I recall hearing a suggestion about the potential of 3D printers to work […]

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  • Blog #4 – Interaction ๐ŸŽฎ

    For this activity, I have chosen this video on Youtube: 10 ChatGPT Life Hacks – THATโ€™LL CHANGE YOUR LIFE!! by Hyals World. It is a 10 minutes video packed with cool ChatGPT use cases. In what way are they likely to respond to the video on their own, e.g., make notes, do an activity, or think […]

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  • Thoughts on Peerโ€™s Blog Post (๐Ÿ’ญ #6)

    Hi Rick, I agree that having students form groups and try to create a team presentation is a great way to put their teamwork skills to the test! I wonder how we can ensure this activity is inclusive for students who might not have access to those devices or are not as comfortable using Powerpoint. […]

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