Connecting Perspectives: Reflections on Colleagues’ Webspaces in ETEC 540
Introduction
Exploring my colleagues’ webspaces provided a rich perspective on how diverse approaches and tools shape engagement with ETEC 540 assignments. Each site reflected unique choices in content presentation, theoretical framing, and multimedia usage. Comparing their work to my own highlighted differences in authoring tools, literacies, and interpretive approaches, creating a network of insights that expanded my understanding of the course material. Below are six links that particularly resonated with my experience, each accompanied by a brief reflection.
1. Bosede Ojo – Mode-bending
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Reflection: Bosede’s exploration of mode-bending highlighted how digital texts can fluidly combine media forms, from images to embedded video. Unlike my primarily text-focused approach, Bosede leverages Wix to create a visually dynamic interface, privileging multimodal literacy and interactive engagement. This contrast prompted me to reconsider how I might integrate multimedia to enrich narrative and conceptual depth in my own webspace.
2. Andrea Ness – Golden Record Curation Assignment
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Reflection: Andrea curated a collection that emphasized cultural representation and historical context. Her blog format (UBC WordPress) allowed for organized textual presentation with embedded links. Compared to my approach, which was more reflective and analytical, Andrea’s work focused on curation and historical framing. This perspective reinforced the value of linking content to broader societal narratives, which I could explore further in my own assignments.
3. Kelly – Attention Economy
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Reflection: Kelly’s discussion of the attention economy examined the ways digital platforms manipulate engagement. Her WordPress blog provided clear visual hierarchy and embedded media that supported her argument. This connected to my experience in reflecting on digital literacy and the design of learning management systems. Theoretical underpinnings from media ecology in her work offered an alternative lens to my own interpretive frameworks, highlighting social and cognitive impacts of technology.
4. Dennis – What’s in your bag?
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Reflection: Dennis’ playful approach revealed personal and professional tools that shape daily routines. His straightforward layout emphasized accessibility over visual complexity, contrasting with my own visually curated presentation. This reminded me of the importance of content clarity and user-friendly navigation, particularly when sharing practical insights. His emphasis on everyday literacy practices resonated with my reflections on the practical application of course concepts.
5. Momina Abid – Speculative Futures
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Reflection: Momina imagined alternative technological futures, blending narrative speculation with critical analysis. Her WordPress platform enabled sequential storytelling with embedded media. This imaginative approach contrasted with my structured, research-focused style, challenging me to consider speculative thinking as a means of exploring course concepts. It reinforced the value of narrative as a method to envision learning technologies and their societal implications.
6. Sara Johnston – Detain/Release
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Reflection: Sara’s analysis of policy and procedural frameworks used multimedia to highlight social issues. Her site structure guided readers through layered arguments, privileging critical literacy and ethical reasoning. Compared to my analytical and reflective presentation, her work provided a strong example of connecting theory to real-world implications. This encouraged me to think about how my own content could more explicitly bridge theoretical concepts with practical applications.
References
Bosede Ojo. (2025). About me. Wix. https://sunbos1987.wixsite.com/bosede-ojo—etec-_v/about-1
Ness, A. (2025, October 26). Task 8: Golden record curation assignment. UBC Blogs. https://blogs.ubc.ca/andreaness/2025/10/26/task-8-golden-record-curation-assignment/
Kelly, B. (2025, November 4). Attention economy. UBC Blogs. https://blogs.ubc.ca/etec540kbrett/2025/11/04/attention-economy/
Dennis, S. (2025). What’s in your bag?. UBC Blogs. https://blogs.ubc.ca/dsteller/etec-540-task-1-whats-in-your-bag/
Abid, M. (2025, November 20). Task 12: Speculative futures. UBC Blogs. https://blogs.ubc.ca/etec540mabid/2025/11/20/task-12-speculative-futures/
Johnston, S. (2025, November 20). Task 11: Detain/release. UBC Blogs. https://blogs.ubc.ca/sjohnstonetec540/2025/11/20/task-11-detain-release/