Hi Matt
I enjoyed being able to learn a little bit about you and your personal perspective through your blog post in module one! I found your definitions for open education and distributed education to be very clear and easily distinguishable from one another. I agree with your definition of open education and find the benefits such as reduced cost, flexibility in location and deadlines to be a cornerstone of this type of learning. Despite that, I think that for some individual the lack of structure regarding scheduling along with the lack of face-to-face interactions could lead to difficulties for some students.
I think you have some great strategies for how to maintain your professional and personal identity. In specific, I like your suggestion for posting and commenting in a fashion that aligns with how you envision yourself and sharing information that is relevant to your goals and the field. I wonder in what ways you think digital identities shift, change and mold over time? I believe that it is possible that the balance between digital and personal identities may shift as you enter different stages of life. For example, my professional identity may shift if I go from being a student to being a doctor similarly as my personal identity shifts from being a young adult to being a mother. I wonder if you have any ideas as to how it may change or have any suggestions to maintain this balance overtime.
Hi Rondean!
I really enjoyed reading your post from module one! I enjoyed the way you highlighted the benefits of open education—in specific, the financial benefits. Surpassing the financial benefits, I also believe that open education is beneficial in numerous other ways such as for individuals with familial obligations or are from geographically remote locations. Although I am an individual who prefers to receive my education in a face-to-face context, I agree with your points on how beneficial asynchronous education can be. As you said, it can be beneficial for students with complex schedules or who have large commutes into work. With the current snow falling outside, I can’t help but think how accessible and convenient my online courses have become being that I am able to work on all my work and complete the lecture material from the warmth of my couch at home.
I found your point about the shift to online learning during Covid-19 fascinating. Although this has increased students’ exposure to digital platforms, I would be intrigued to know if digital literacy skills were taught alongside it. As an individual who underwent the shift to online learning through COVID-19, I never was directly taught digital literacy skills, it was an expectation that I explored and taught myself. For the future, what do you think are some efficacious ways for schools and teachers to implement digital literacy skills into the curriculum? Do you think they should incorporate it into the curriculum or offer courses or subjects regarding digital literacy and digital citizenship in school?
Hello Atalayah!!
I really enjoyed reading your post this week! I aree with your sentiment on the importance of teachers learning and being efficient in digital literacy skills. A lot of the time we focus solely on the importance of children and adolescence building these skills, but it is essential for anyone who consumes media. I wonder if you can think of any ways to increase knowledge and education regarding digital literacy skills. For example, I think it may be beneficial to offer courses or bulletin boards at public libraries or community centres to teach digital literacy skills. Additionally, I wonder what you think the best way to implement digital literacy in schools is? Do you think it would be better to implement it into curriculums, teach it during library time or offer courses?
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