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A space where I add my own insights to discussions on other people’s post. Offering opinions, a fresh take or analysis! This blog is all about thoughtful commentary on our discussions and projects.
Blog Post Comment #1 – Ella
“Hi Ella, I really enjoyed reading your blog post on microlearning! (1) One thing I really liked was how clearly you explained your interest in it and how you outline your research goals! With this, it really gave me a sense of your own curiosity and what direction you want to take your project and its scope. (2) I also enjoyed reading how you connected your personal experiences with traditional learning and how it connects how you want to use that experience to further explore the subject of microlearning.
(1) I wonder if you could give a few examples of microlearning platforms or tools you’re thinking of looking into? I believe that could help the readers think about the differences between those and what students are usually used to in classrooms.
As far as your blog organization goes, the layout is super clean and easy to navigate where it makes it clear where to find different pieces of your project. One thing to consider and something you might want to add is adding a few more menu items on the navigation bar to further organize blog posts and project updates.
You’re off to a great start and I’m excited to see how your project develops”
Blog Post Comment #2 – Nathan
“Hi Nathan, Thanks for sharing your Week 4 reflection! I really enjoyed reading your take on Bonnie Stewart’s quote and some of the things that stood out to me was your honesty and personal insight and the connection you made with your own future. For instance, (1) I liked how you reflected on how your identity changed since starting university. I think it shows how much you connected with the concept and how having different “versions” of yourself made it relatable to myself as well. (2) Another thing that stood out to me while reading your reflection is how you discussed Bonnie’s idea of how identity can be valuable in your career, which I thought was a great reflection.
(1) I wonder if you could expand a little more on what networked pedagogy means or give an example from the podcast to help others who might not be familiar with the term. I believe it will make your reflection much stronger and give context to your reflection on identity.
As far as the blog itself, I like how clean and easy it is to follow your weekly reflections. I also enjoy looking at the additional photos you added that ties into your weekly reflections. It makes the post more visually engaging to the readers such as myself.
I look forward to seeing more of your reflections and how personal it is!”
Blog Post Comment #3 – Mady
“Hi Mady, I really enjoyed reading your reflection blog post and how honest and heartfelt it was this week. You connected the article to your own personal experiences and how you wish to be a future educator as well! (1) I really appreciate how you reflected your own privilege, challenges, and how much you want to bridge the digital divide was very powerful. It gave your post depth and it was evident how passionate you are about equity in education (something that’s very important in the institution). (2) Additionally, your comparison between Quadra and SMUS was an eye-opening real-world example of digital inequity in our time. I think that added a strong sense of personal lens that made the concepts within the article more urgent and needs to be addressed more than ever.
(1) I wonder if you could expand just a little more on one or two of the other five challenges the article mentions. You focused on digital inclusion, but maybe a brief thought on climate change could make your analysis even more well-rounded than it already is!
As for your blog, it is very easy to read and navigate through. You have a great structure for you weekly reflections where the summary is placed before your own personal thoughts and I think it flows well and helps the readers such as myself, guide through the sections more clearly.
Thanks again for making this post! It made me think about my own goals and how I wanted to be an educator at one point too!”
Blog Post Comment #4 – Anna
“Hi Anna, I really enjoyed reading your blog post this week on Khan Academy! I thought your overview and analysis was very informative and easy to follow. (1) One thing I really liked about your blog post is how you didn’t just praise Khan Academy, but you also discussed some drawbacks that come with the platform such as its reliance on memorization and there’s not much opportunity to collaborate with others. I think that this way of thinking is valuable when it comes to knowing what educational tools could be added onto the platform. (2) another thing that I really enjoyed reading on your post was how thorough you were at explaining how Khan Academy supports accessibility and flexibility. I also think that the multiple language options can allow for diverse learners to access their content.
(1) One thing to consider I wonder is maybe exploring any features in other platforms that could balance out the limitations around engagement and independent learning and if pairing Khan Academy with these tools could help. I think it could give readers how it could be used more in a classroom setting.
As far as the blog organization and aesthetic goes, I really like how the headings help break things up nicely and your tone is both friendly and informative. One thing to change may be “cause their to be less actual content learning” to maybe “can result in less meaningful content learning”.
Overall, I really liked your post and you had great insight on this subject!”
Blog Post Comment #5 – Mady
“Hi Mady, thanks for this informative and personal post. I enjoyed reading your post on speech-to-text technology and how you connected it to the principles of open and distributed learning. I liked the (1) personal connection you had with this tech tool as someone with dyslexia. I think your experience supported your thoughts and added authenticity, especially with how impactful this tool is to your everyday life. Another thing I liked was your (2) clear organization from your structure and clear headings. It was easy to follow and digest, which made it easy for me to learn and read quickly.
(1) I wonder if maybe you can include a short video or infographic about how to activate voice typing on Google Docs or Windows or Mac would be a great addition!
Thank you again for a strong and thoughtful post!”
Blog Post Comment #6 – Janit
“Hi Janit, thank you for sharing your thoughts and reflection on Selwyn et al.’s (2020) article, along with the TEDx talk. I really enjoyed reading your analysis on how academic and multimedia sources can be joined together for the future of educational technology. What I liked about your blog post is (1) how you delved into the issue of digital inclusion and exclusion. I think this could resonate to many people with or without disabilities because it can be hard to integrate yourself into these platforms and maintain your best self and be authentic both as a student and a person at times. Another thing I liked reading from your post is (2) adding the TED talk into your analysis which helped further contrast the hopeful and critical tones regarding AI in education and what learning could mean today and in the future.
One (1) suggestion regarding the reflection is maybe touching on the strengths and weaknesses of EdTech tools and/or frameworks. I think that it would be helpful to explore a specific EdTech tool and maybe talk about its limitations and affordances? I think it will also make your points much stronger than it already is!
Overall, it was a nice read and I thought it was a very thoughtful contribution to the class discussion regarding AI, technology, and education. Great job!”