Blog Post #5: AI in Education

Predictive Technologies and AI in Education AI has been an emerging tool for many industries, one of which is education. For example, Grammarly. Grammarly uses AI to provide grammar, punctuation, and style suggestions (Ravaglia, 2023). The impact of grammarly is very evident. Grammarly used to just catch spelling and grammar mistakes, but through the years […]

Blog Post #4 Open Pedagogy

Open Pedagogy In traditional teaching methods many of the learning materials are made for repetition and memorization unlike open pedagogy where students have the ability to create knowledge. Open pedagogy empowers students as it gives them autonomy to their own learning. Educators on the other hand are also able to curate content that they deem […]

PEER RESPONSE POST #3 – Britton Yao

For this response post, I have focused on Britton’s Blog 2 post: Pedagogy Hi Britton, I appreciate your insights and thoughts into pedagogy and networked learning, especially regarding the challenges of isolation in online environments. From my own experiences, addressing isolation can be achieved by introducing smaller discussion groups or buddy systems that encourage personal […]

PEER RESPONSE POST #2 – MATT GRAFF

For this response post, I have focused on Matt’s Blog 2 post: Blog Post 2 Hi Matt, Your reflections on pedagogy and networked learning resonate deeply! It’s clear that engaging teaching strategies, like using songs and real-world examples, can leave a lasting impact. Your emphasis on the instructor’s role in fostering connection is crucial; responsiveness […]

Blog Post #3: Exploring Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and Accessibility

What is Universal Design for Learning (UDL)? The educational framework known as Universal Design for Learning (UDL) aims to provide equitable access to and effectiveness in learning for all, regardless of individual learning styles. My understanding of UDL emphasizes its flexibility through three main principles: multiple means of engagement, representation, and action and expression. UDL […]

Peer Response Post #1 – Matt Graff

For this response post, I have focused on Matt’s about me Introduction post: Blog Post #1 – Introduction Hi Matt, I appreciate you giving your thoughts in this post! I appreciate the way you combine your passions for geography with computer science; it’s a fascinating combination that creates a ton of opportunities for both the […]

BLOG POST #2: Pedagogy, Networked Learning, and the Role of Instructors

What Does Pedagogy Mean to Me Pedagogy is the combination of teaching methods, learning activities, and learning assessments (Pedagogy – Diversifying Your Teaching Methods, Learning Activities, and Assignments | Center for Educational Innovation, n.d.). Pedagogy, to me as a student, is the method by which instruction is delivered. Pedagogy influences my learning and future teaching […]

Blog Post #1: Introducing Myself and Exploring Distributed and Open Education

Hello everyone, My name is Ed Lazaga. I am a fourth-year UVic student studying health information science. I’m excited to begin EDCI 339 and explore the exciting field of educational technology with all of you. To discuss a little overview of my journey. I’ve completed three co-ops work terms over the past 3 years, which […]

Welcome and Introduction

Welcome to your WordPress website for EDCI339. Here are some first tasks to explore with your new site: Go into its admin panel by adding /wp-admin at the end of your blog’s URL. Tap “Settings” and change the email address to your email address, then make sure you check your email and confirm the change. […]

EDCI 339 Test Post

This post will appear in a few places: in the blog feed on the front of your website; in the ‘Distributed and Open’ menu on your website. This is because we have applied the “edci339” category to this post and the menu item “Learning Design” has been created from the category “edci339.” For every post […]