The video does a great job of summarizing what data privacy is and why it is important. It is clear and accessible; however, it does use advanced vocabulary that may not be able to be understood by everyone. It emphasizes why protecting personal information is essential in our ever-changing digital world. It shows how typical…
Over the past few weeks, I have explored both intrinsic and extrinsic motivation, learning how they play key roles in students’ engagement with their learning. This week, I wanted to focus on how teachers can balance intrinsic and extrinsic motivation to create more effective learning environments. I have learned that motivation should not be categorized…
I have learned a variety of things from challenge A and B, some similar and others quite different. Throughout Challenge A, I experienced how design requires constant revision and simplification. Simplifying educational content enables it to be understood by a wider audience, making your design more appealing. I used Mayer’s multimedia principles to help guide…
Updated: October 22nd, 2025 Authors: Alexis Moore, Julia Snidanko, Hailey Godfroid We are creating this project to help pre-teens feel more comfortable and confident when making their own food choices. Our team includes Julia Snidanko, Alexis Moore, and Hailey Godfroid. We chose this topic because we all believe that healthy eating is essential for both…
Connectivism emphasizes that learning in today’s world is facilitated through systems, people, and technologies, rather than solely by an individual. Learning is now based on the ability to connect, navigate, and make sense of information across multiple sources of information, just like EDCI339! Connectivism changes the way we learn, and as technology continues to evolve,…
My last write up I explored what causes intrinsic motivation so this time I wanted to explore what causes extrinsic motivation: Even though intrinsic motivation is often viewed as a major driving factor of learning, extrinsic motivation can also help influence motivation in certain contexts. In some situations, it can even play a larger role,…
I really related to the image attached with a student being pulled every which way, where on each side there is work, commute, family, and self-care on every corner of the image. This image made me feel seen as sometimes I find it so difficult to balance everything going on in my life. Since I…
Challenge A For Challenge A, my comic, The Power of Habits, focused on a complex psychological process, “habit formation”. I turned this complicated concept into something easily digestible and visually appealing. I used Mayer’s Multimedia Learning Theory to make sure the visuals supported the text and to help enhance the comprehension of the comic. I…
Focussing on how teachers/learners can cultivate intrinsic motivation: One of the most important aspects of cultivating intrinsic motivation is understanding the WHY behind it. The self-determination theory (SDT) is linked to this, as it helps us ask deeper questions beyond how to motivate others and makes us consider what conditions allow people to motivate themselves….
Healthy and Balanced Eating Updated: October 8, 2025 Authors: Alexis Moore, Julia Snidanko, Hailey Godfroid We are creating this project to help pre-teens feel more comfortable and confident when making their own food choices. Our team includes Julia Snidanko, Alexis Moore, and Hailey Godfroid. We chose this topic because we all believe that healthy eating…