Category: Coursework
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ETEC 512_Initial Thoughts: My Own Learning Theory
As a trilingual, my primary focus in learning is on application. In addition to my first language, which I naturally acquired and mastered as I grew up, I learned two other languages as a non-native speaker after entering university. I have translated several books from my second language (three of which have been published), and…
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ETEC 511_IP 8: Attentional Record and Analysis
The table and chart below show my attentional record and analysis over a 12-hour period on a typical weekday during summer break. Time stamp Tasks Category 07:30 Wake up, washroom Bio 07:40 Pack lunch Meals – prep/cleanup 08:00 Breakfast Meals 08:15 Get ready – brush teeth, wash face, simple makeup, wear clothes Get ready 08:25…
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ETEC 511_IP 7: Digital Labour
This webtoon illustrates what labour looks like for an employee in a so-called high-tech company, inspired by Crawford (2021). It highlights the types of tasks within computational system, work environments, compensation, and perceived (or trained) meaning of such work. As the conversation continues, it ironically reveals how humans are treated like robots, turning perceived pride…
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Static and Interactive Infographic
ETEC 511_IP 4: Media Convergence Static Infographic Here is an example of a static infographic I designed. While the original text-only format was easy for students to skim or skip, this visual layout engages the audience, simplifies complex concepts, and ensures key information is captured at a glance. Interactive Infographic Building on the static version,…
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ETEC 511_AP 2: Artificial Intelligence
1. Who were these people? My Responses ChatGPT-generated Alan Matheson Turing was a British mathematician and a leading figure in wartime code-breaking during World War II. His work—including his seminal 1936 paper—is widely recognized as foundational to the fields of computer science and artificial intelligence. Alan Matheson TuringTuring was a British mathematician who laid the…
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ETEC 511_IP 1: Users, Uses and Usability
“…the usability evaluation stage is an effective method by which a software development team can establish the positive and negative aspects of its prototype releases, and make the required changes before the system is delivered to the target users” (Issa & Isaias, 2015, p. 29). “…the design and production of a new entity…amounts to a…
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Assignment 3: ePortfolio
Blog Posts To learn more about the details of each design, including the process, lessons learned, and insights, please visit the blog posts below: References Carter, C. W. (2012, October 26). Instructional audio guidelines: Four design principles to consider for every instructional audio design effort. Techtrends: Linking Research & Practice to Improve Learning, 56(6), 54–58. Clark,…
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Week 3_Activity 2: Measuring Accessibility
To measure the accessibility of the platform I use in my work based on a more comprehensive set of criteria, I first gathered several checklist and created a complete checklist by different elements, as shown below. My evaluation follows the list. Accessibility Checklist for Online Learning Materials General Accessibility: Content-Specific Accessibility: Learning Activities: Technological Accessibility:…
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Week 2_Activity 3: Read and Post
Open education resources (OER) are highly encouraged in my context for designing online learning courses to their accessibility, flexibility, and promotion of equality. The use of open education resources not only lowers the barriers for students to education but also improves accessibility for diverse learners, regardless of their location and needs. While the quality, structure,…