Digital Portfolio – Final Project

Wow I truly cannot believe that this course has already come to and end! Throughout the duration of this course, we have touched on many important topics that highlight distributed and open learning such as: privacy and human-centred learning, the history of open and distributed learning, and equity and access in open and distributed learning. […]

Comment on Clara’s Blog Post 3

Hi Clara! I really enjoyed reading your topic 3 blog post. I thought you made a fantastic point in mentioning that creating the best learning environment for students takes a joint and coordinated effort from all of the parties (from both teachers, parents/guardians, and students). This is important to recognize because as you mentioned, it can […]

Comment on Stephanie’s Blog Post 3

Hi Stephanie! I really enjoyed reading your third blog post. I agree with your first point very strongly, Having access to technology is absolutely crucial when it comes to being successful in an online format. It is so easy to take access to tech for granted and it is so important to ensure that our […]

Comment on Brittany’s Blog Post 3

Hi Brittany! I really enjoyed reading your third blog post. Similarly to yourself, I also had a good understanding of the UDL Guidelines before this weeks readings but was unsure of how they fit into a specifically online or blended context. We share a common goal in wanted to learn more about techniques to create […]

Blog Post 3

For this third blog post for EDCI 339 Distributed and Open Learning, I will be responding to the prompt below: How can you ensure equitable access to authentic, meaningful & relevant learning environments for all learners in K-12 open and distributed learning contexts? What did you already know, what do you know now based on […]

Digital Equity and Perspective Pod Project

Hello! Thank you for clicking on this post. This blog contains all the links to my pods final group project for EDCI 339. This project examines UDL Guidlines and e-learning through a fictional student named Ella. I hope you enjoy! Please use this link to view our Digital Equity and Perspective Pod Project: https://docs.google.com/document/d/105yLY2B-c1mKDM_vY6I0freG7Sbo0pCV4pl-M19HcGk/view?usp=sharing Please […]

COMMENT ON STEPHANIE’S BLOG POST 2

Hi Stephanie! I really enjoyed reading your second blog post. I also found it immensely interesting learning about the history of distance learning (who knew it dated so far back!). Being the same age as you, I also found that growing up and going to school in a time where tech was evolving so quickly […]

Comment on Clara’s Blog Post 2

Hi Clara! I really enjoyed reading your second blog post. I also found that this weeks readings have helped me develop a better understanding of what open education is and what it looks like in action. I love the connection that you made between the UDL guidelines and the Roberts reading, I thought that this […]

COMMENT ON BRITTANY’S BLOG POST 2

Hi Brittany! I really enjoyed reading your second blog post. Before doing the readings I was also unaware that we (Canada) are one of the global leaders in online learning! It makes sense because of how many rural students we have and how far our population is spread out. I agree with you in saying […]

Blog Post 2

For this second blog post for EDCI 339 Distributed and Open Learning, I will be responding to the prompt below: How would you describe the historical and theoretical trends in k-12 open and distributed learning? What did you already know, what do you know now based on the course readings and activities, what do you […]