A key is necessary to unlock doors and, like a ticket, is required to enter new (and more desired) locations through private doors. One of the finest paths to success is via education: employment, finances, personal and recognizable.
I have selected the metaphor ” Education is Key to Success”. The metaphor points out that educated people are successful in life. Meaning if you have an education, you are respected and more productive in society, as well as have the necessary skills needed to do jobs and earn a higher income. as a result, you have the key to success which is education. More education gives you more keys, and without those keys, you wouldn’t be able to unlock as many doors as you could as a result of your increased knowledge. This metaphor appeals to me much, which is why I selected it. My father used to tell me that the only thing that will offer you the key to success in life is education when I first started school.
I think the metaphor is appropriate because your chances of success will undoubtedly increase if you have the knowledge or education in particular fields. For example, I’m studying health informatics and I’m interested in coding, therefore the more education I obtain, the more options I’ll have that will ensure my success.
In light of the metaphor, I believe it is crucial to emphasize the value of education and how it contributes to prosperity and success. It provides as inspiration for certain people, including me, who grew up wanting to succeed in the future. It’s crucial to note, though, that success isn’t always determined by education. If your education is not applicable to your place of residence, for example, it may not help you succeed.
I chose this particular project to investigate the deeper significance of various metaphors and to gain a better grasp of the potential, ramifications, and constraints of particular behaviours, ideas, or instruments. It made me feel quite nostalgic to reflect on the early days of my education and how the metaphor assisted me.
“Provide a short description of the MOOC â what was the topic? how was it organized? what interactions were available? how were you assessed?”
I chose Coursera as the MOOC provider site, and the selected topic was how to “Build a Professional Resume Using Canva”. The course is organized into different sections or categories[1];
Project-based Course Overview: Provides instructions for the course objectives, course structure, project structure, and introduces the teacher and platforms to be utilized.
Guided Project: A third-party technology called rhyme is employed to enhance the learning experience and promote active hands-on learning. The platform enables the video lesson and work area to be displayed on the same screen. This guided project is broken into five tasks, each with its own video and activity.
Quiz: Graded quiz to assess project comprehension. A grade of 80% or above is necessary to pass the course and receive a certificate.
Course end survey: Feedback about the course.
The course provides discussion forums that allow students to ask questions, debate ideas, and find classmates who share their goals.
“How did this learning experience compare to âtraditionalâ courses? Consider any of the following factors:”
In terms of “connection with peers and instructor(s),” the learning experience of the finished course is a bit similar to traditional courses. However, unlike traditional courses, which allow us to physically meet with peers and the teacher, the connection is made online by using discussion boards to communicate with the instructor or other peers. In terms of “assessment and evaluation,” the completed MOOC incorporates virtual quizzes, which are quite similar to regular courses with the exception that they are not supervised.
” Do you think this MOOC would be considered an xMOOC or a cMOOC?”
I think this MOOC would be considered an xMOOC as it has a combination a pre-recorded video lectures, computerized testing such as quizzes and discussion forums that allows students to interact [2].
Self Reflection
I chose this specific assignment to learn more about and explore MOOCs after hearing about them for the first time in this class. I’ve used sites like Coursera and edX before, which provide free self-paced classes on any area of interest, however I did not know the courses they provide to be called the term MOOCs. The exercise was relevant to my learning objectives since I now understand what MOOCs are and the different varieties of xMOOC and cMOOC. My overarching objective is to always learn something new, and this activity helped me attain that goal.
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“What expectation of privacy should students have?“
Students should expect that their personal information and data will be safeguarded and protected at all costs. The vast amount of sensitive information contained in student data, including names, dates of birth, addresses, SSNs, grades, gender, attendance records, information about parents, biometric data, and other details, makes it imperative that it be kept secure at all times, particularly when using third-party services that may infringe on students’ privacy in a number of different ways.
“When is it acceptable or appropriate for institutions or instructors to engage in actions or to use tools that may challenge student privacy?“
Collaboration, creation, and idea sharing between teachers and students are now easier than ever thanks to technological tools and applications. Teachers and frequently the businesses that offer applications and online services acquire student data, including some personal information, when schools employ technology. Some of this information is used by educators to guide their educational strategies and better understand their learners. Both protecting and assisting students in their learning are necessary for educators to do. While it would be very challenging to completely avoid using any technology tools in order to protect students’ privacy, it is important to prioritise those that have been approved for use by the university or school and limit the use of unapproved third-party tools, which may violate students’ privacy in a number of different ways.
“How easy to find, access and understand were the privacy policies that you uncovered?“
It was easy to find, access and understand the policies around the use of third-part services. The policy says ” The university will require a third party service provider whose work on behalf of the university involves the collection, use or Disclosure of Personal Information to abide by this policy, the Privacy Protection Schedule, and FIPPA in its handling of personal information on behalf of the university, and may require the service provider to sign a confidentiality agreement [1].” This is comforting since the third-party services are obligated to abide by the agreements or risk being sued.
“Before searching for them, were you aware of these policies?“
I was not aware of all of UVic’s privacy policies before to looking them up, but it is reassuring to know that students’ privacy is safeguarded and that they can rely on UVic to do so.
Self Reflection
The major reason I chose this particular task was to research and educate myself on the educational privacy laws in Canada. My learning objectives were matched by this assignment because I learnt new information regarding privacy laws in education. Among the things I learnt was that third-party service providers must abide by the Privacy Protection Schedule, FIPPA, and/or sign a confidentiality agreement with UVic.
” Did any of the nodes or connections surprise you? “
Not at all considering, it is just the course of a specific week. I usually base my weekly learning network on the work and activities that I have, following the schedule that I have created for myself.
” Are some of your classes or courses more or less connected than others?”
I would day it depends, some courses need more connectivity and work at certain times. For instance, EDCI 339 needed more collaboration and work on the specific week that I have chosen. There was asynchronous discussion that needed back-and-forth interaction with the peers.
Reflection
I have selected this specific activity because I was curious to know how my learning network was mapped. I would say my learning network map would have been more interesting if I have done it over the course of a month, to see what i worked on the most and least. In my research, I have learned how to create the mapping and what tools to use. Learning about mapping was incredibly intriguing, and I’d like to apply it in the future.
The theory of behaviourism emphasizes the use of conditioning to modify behaviour. It focuses on promoting desirable or proper conduct through either positive or negative reinforcement and eradicating undesirable behaviour through punishment. It solely emphasizes actions that can be seen or measured. The investigation of feelings or motivations is excluded [1]. Schools typically employ this notion. For instance, attending courses was required when I was pursuing a finance degree in Jordan. A person will fail the course if they skip classes like 6 or 8, however, if they attend the majority of the classes, they will receive a participation mark. because the system is based on stimuli such as rewards and penalties, it reflects the theory of behaviourism.
According to cognitivism, learning occurs when a person processes the information and stimuli they are exposed to. Rather than automatically reacting to stimuli and responding via conditioning, learners consider and evaluate their reactions. The goal of learning is to perceive information, analyse it, store and retrieve it (in memory), and then use it (transfer). Students actively participate in the learning process, and teachers pay close attention to how students structure, arrange, and sequence material to promote efficient processing (learning)[2]. As an illustration, consider using discussion boards in the classroom to promote cooperation and a range of viewpoints. Students will need to employ their cognitive abilities to think, evaluate, process, and make sense of the prior knowledge and information they had.
Constructivism
According to the constructivism theory, learners create knowledge rather than merely absorbing it in a passive manner. People construct their own representations of the world when they interact with it and think back on previous interactions. They also incorporate new information into their prior knowledge[3]. Classroom debates are one example where students can refute arguments put forth by teachers, learning materials, or other students based on their prior knowledge and their current position.
A relatively recent learning theory called connectivism recognizes that technology plays a significant role in the learning process and that is always linked and provides us with the chance to choose how we will learn. It also encourages group cooperation and conversation, allowing for many opinions and perspectives when it comes to making decisions, solving problems, and making sense of information. Connectivism encourages learning that takes place outside of a person, such as through social media, internet networks, blogs, or information databases[4]. As an example, consider the blogs that students utilize in their EDCI classes to engage with one another by posting topics/blogs and having discussions.
Self Reflection
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“why you chose this activity, how it aligned with your learning goals, and what you learned through the research that you completed?”
I chose this activity because I was interested in learning theories. It is my first time knowing that there are learning theories so I wanted to explore and learn. It definitely aligns with my learning goals as I have learned a new useful topic that will help me in my future learnings. through my research, I have learned that there are more effective ways to learn and retain knowledge besides the conventional method, which entails students working mostly on their own, repeating what they’ve already learned, and following strict lesson plans dictated by a textbook.
Iâm Abdullahi Bashir, a fourth-year Health Information Science (HINF) student who is enthusiastic about learning about data science, healthcare technology, and management. I previously graduated from Jordanâs Yarmouk University with a degree in finance and banking, but I chose to pursue a degree in healthcare since I have more interest in that area.
I’m taking this course to fulfil my program’s senior elective requirement and to understand more about learning as it’s a complex process. Since the advent of covid, companies and educational institutions are increasingly relying on digital platforms; thus, it is crucial to understand how dispersed and open learnings operate.
Outside of school, I enjoy watching soccer, UFC, or comedy shows as well as playing soccer. Additionally, I enjoy travelling and exploring new places.
Looking forward to working with everyone in the next few months.
