A01 Blog Feed 2025-01

Series of educational webpages on the internet Updated: October 10th, 2025Authors: Brian Pham, Evelyn Schoahs, Nagarjun Anand Our second Challenge was the creation of a series of 3 educational videos on how the internet works. We wanted to adapt these from educational videos to Khan Academy style web-pages on the same topic. This project aims

Series of educational videos on the internet Updated: October 10th, 2025Authors: Brian Pham, Evelyn Schoahs, Nagarjun Anand One of Brian’s courses this semester showcases how the internet works end-to-end. We discussed how the average learner does not have knowledge of this information, and this is how we decided on this idea. With this project, we

Design Process Based on theory provided, design process to my understanding is the process of 4 different phases: In order to attempt to understand and breakdown the process, I aligned this with Design Thinking 101, which is a method used in Human Centered Interaction courses for our projects and assignments. This process breaks down into

Series of educational videos on the internet Updated: October 5th, 2025Authors: Brian Pham, Evelyn Schoahs, Agarjun Anand One of Brian’s courses this semester showcases how the internet works end-to-end, we discussed how the average learner does not have knowledge of this information, this is how we decided on this idea. With this project, we aim

The video Back in 2023, when ChatGPT was first released, it took the internet by storm. This was brand new technology for me, I wanted to learn more about how it worked. That’s when I discovered the channel IBM Technologies, they mostly post educational videos with the defining feature being a knowledgeable lecturer drawing on

Overview As part of this Challenge, one of the items I tried to tackle first is technology. There are many comic creator/storyboarding tool out there to varying quality, selecting one that suits my need for this challenge was actually quite easy. After a brief class content review and Google search, I narrowed down my selection

MML Challenge A Updated: Sep 25, 2025Authors: Brian Pham An educational comic about the dangers of insecure AI generated code. In the current software development landscape, AI code editors and agents are commonly used across all positions and levels. But with said tools, we’re seeing a growing number of viral AI-generated applications of lower quality

Prototype To start this prototypes, I tried to look at available comic editor online, I found https://app.pixton.com and https://www.storyboardthat.com. But these actually have paid subscription prices. I decided with the price limitation to create a script and prototype on paper first before finalizing on one of these tools. Using the template provided for this challenge,

My comments: Hi Anna, thanks for introducing me to the concept of open pedagogy, this is new to me and sounds like a good approach for covering different topics to different learners. I’ve always believe that a good instructional resource would allow for ownership sharing between the learners and teachers. Although, I would suggest adding

On this week’s blog post, we’re covering the topic of Inclusive Design, I wanted to cover the topic of how we are designing our interactive learning resource through answering the question “How will your interactive learning resource specifically ensure that the needs of all learners can be met?”. What is our interactive learning resource? We

What is Excel? Microsoft Excel in a data entry platform that makes data entry and organization convenient, digestible, and recognizable through sorting functions and table automation. As a program, it benefits from flexibility, comprehensive automation, and a deep feature set with a high ceiling of complexity. Who is Excel for? Excel will benefit anyone who

At this stage of inquiry, I moved to the business side of things to learn more about Excel as a tool for small business accounting; in this case, tracking and allocating funds earned from a private lesson business as a music teacher. Below is a video by Amber Reed, a string teacher who uploads advice

Since my previous initiation into Excel, my main goal has been to get it working properly and finish my hours and billing tracking table for the pianist I work with. Since it went unmentioned in my first blog, I’m a music performance major in Classical saxophone, and I hire a pianist to join me for

With the last article discussing skills and techniques that can be used to analyze and evaluate visual imagery, the next step is reflecting on why those proficiencies are needed. If there’s a lack of understanding of why being able to scrutinize images is important, the skillset will never be prioritized. Looking at modern visual mediums,

This week’s materials focused primarily on issues surrounding eroding privacy in the digital realm and the effect of this erosion on our lives, along with a brief interview with Nodin Cutfeet on their Waniskaw Foundation for Indigenous digital literacy. A lecture given by Ian Linkletter this week had a large focus on opposing AI proctoring

Terminal Tools That Changed My Workflow During this term, I’ve been learning tools that improve how I work in the terminal. This post is a summary of what I learned from using Tmux, customizing Vim for writing, and going deeper into Vim/BASH features. For my workflow, learning these tools reduce cognitive overhead and make my

Reflection on Week 11: Critical Thinking, Equity in Digital Spaces, and Ergonomics This week we looked at equity in digital spaces, critical thinking, and ergonomics. When looking at equity in digital spaces, Inequity is seen in the through things like, limited internet access and under representation or misrepresentation of certain cultures. Artificial intelligence has perpetuated

Reflection on Week 10: Surveillance, More on Accessibility, Indigenous Digital Literacies, and more For this week’s reflection I wanted to focus on Indigenous perspectives on Digital Literacy, especially because I had an Indigenous Mental Health course last semester. Indigenous culture is all about community and spirituality. Indigenous peoples beliefs and values can differ from those

Surviving your first year at university is almost never an easy task. Keeping track of exam days, assignments to get done, or merely understanding your material can be overwhelming without external help, like an academic advisor, which many students struggle... Continue Reading →

This blog post will be going through the nature of datafication of many elements in the modern world, and applying a principal of machine learning to describe the problems through the analogy of a system that processes data. Datafication is the process of converting elements of our lives into discrete and quantifiable instances. Examples of

In the final video from the free inquiry process, I go through nearly everything that a new video editor would want to know, from how to set up their space and what equipment to use, to the steps required to create a few of the more common and versatile effects. Over the course of this

Throughout this exploration into digital literacy and Indigenous sovereignty, I’ve come to understand that technology is more than a utility it is a cultural bridge, a protector of knowledge, and a vessel for resilience. Digital literacy for Indigenous communities, particularly across British Columbia, is not just about technical proficiency; it is about access, voice, and

The learning that stuck out to me the most this week in EDCI was on critical thinking based off the private talk with a philosophy professor. I took Philosophy 201 asynchronously with UVic last summer. As a first-year student that needed to take an elective, I chose this course for my personal interest as a

Hi! This is officially my final blog post for EDCI136. I am very excited to have reached the end of the course, and I honestly feel like I have learned a lot. I am very proud of myself for completing the course and I look forward to transferring these skills outside of class. Below is

What is AI in Education? AI (Artificial Intelligence) is technology that helps computers think and learn like humans. In schools, AI is used in many ways, like helping students with homework, grading tests, and even tutoring. Some schools use AI chatbots that answer student questions, while others use AI programs to help with writing and

Following my earlier exploration of the digital divide in Indigenous communities across British Columbia, I’ve been diving deeper into digital literacy as a tool for self-determination. This is not just about knowing how to operate a laptop or navigate a website. For Indigenous communities, digital literacy intersects directly with digital sovereignty, The right to manage,

As I’ve moved deeper into exploring digital literacy challenges in Indigenous communities, I decided to focus specifically on the Nuxalk Nation in the Bella Coola Valley of British Columbia. This community, like many others in remote parts of the province, faces systemic barriers in accessing and leveraging digital technologies for education, cultural preservation, and community

Over the duration of being in this class, I have had an emerging interest in studying digital surveillance and how it impacts different areas. Some of these areas such as facial recognition technology use in places like airports are apparent and clear, as many individuals have experienced this type of digital surveillance. Other areas of

This week’s resources covered three major topics in digital education: critical thinking, equity in digital spaces, and digital health ergonomics. Thomas Land’s discussion on critical thinking emphasized logic and clarity as essential digital literacy skills. Maha Bali’s work challenged us to consider who is included or excluded in digital learning. Lastly, UVic’s ergonomics resources reminded

In this stage of our inquiry on the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in education, Tabarek and I looked deeper into the results of a study on AI use in the schooling system. In inquiry 1 we briefly looked at an article, Unveiling the Shadows Beyond the hype of AI in Education, which presents the

Inquiry Pt 2 After researching modern digital literacy and what that means in 2025, the second stage of my inquiry entails taking a step back and examining why digital literacy is relevant and required in the first place. While the internet age continually increases the percentage of time spent looking at online imagery, pattern recognition

Exploring Zotero & My Opinion on Annotations This week we learned about Zotero for curation and citation, and also about the function and importance of annotation. Curation I would say that I am a minimalist when it comes to certain technologies, but I am fast to adopt technology that saves me from doing repetitive tasks.

This week’s focus is on curation and annotation. Two guest speakers shared practical ways to enhance online research and collaboration. Dr. Remi Kalir introduced social annotation through Hypothes.is, encouraging learners to annotate course materials, blogs, and articles together in private groups. Jessica Mussell then demonstrated Zotero, a versatile tool for collecting, organizing, and citing sources.

This week, our guests focus on digital surveillance, academic accommodations, and Indigenous perspectives on technology. Ian Linkletter discusses “Academic Surveillance in Higher Education.” He highlights how exam proctoring software and LMS logs can track students in ways many do not realize. Chris Gilliard shares insights on how digital surveillance can disproportionately affect marginalized communities. Check

This week I consulted the talk about CAL by Charlie Watson, Sydney LaMarsh and Szymon Stecewicz. References University of Victoria. (n.d.). Support for students with disabilities. https://www.uv ic.ca/accessible-learning/index.php University of Victoria. (n.d.). How to register. https://www.uvic.ca/accessible-learning/students/how-to-register/index.php

As we wrap up the end of our research on the effects of digital literacy on mental health, this week I focused on the positive impacts of digital literacy. Before starting my research, I tried brainstorming ways I though digital literacy could be beneficial, but I could not think of anything. I think a lot

In this video, I go through the process of creating and editing footage, in addition to learning about several different effects. I also debut an iconic channel intro video. Reference Links:Kdenlive installation: https://kdenlive.org/enOBS installation: https://obsproject.com/Blender installation: https://www.blender.org/Kdenlive documentation: https://docs.kdenlive.org/en/Blender documentation: https://docs.blender.org/manual/en Asset Links:https://pixabay.com/sound-effects/swoosh-3-234131/https://pixabay.com/videos/neon-lights-alien-sci-fi-motion-79230/https://pixabay.com/music/future-bass-hyper-reality-hyper-pop-191163/

My final reflection for the semester allows me to look back at the course in the form of a partial recap, save the weeks remaining. The class this week detailing digital ownership was also very interesting. While I’ll dive into deeper detail in Assignment #1, the ideas of copyright preferences and how easy it is

Tabarek and I have continued our exploration of AI use in education to find if it is helpful or harmful for students. While AI can explain things in detail, give you quick answers, or even write a test, it can be also be problematic. AI can lead students to teach, it can give false answers,

For those of you that use social media applications such as Instagram and Snapchat, have you ever wondered about the advertisements you see and why you see them? Have you ever noticed that the advertisements you see on social media are usually directly related to your interests? Even in some cases for me, I find

This week’s material brought together several critical themes in digital society. We learned about data ownership, who collects it, how it is used or misused, and why geopolitical factors matter, while also looking at cybersecurity threats and basic principles of accessibility. I appreciated hearing from different experts because they each shed light on how data

Exploring Vim & BASH advanced features In this blog post I illustrate how I have been pushing my knowledge in Vim and BASH by using some of their most powerful features. tl;dr: Vim Capture Groups One of the most useful features in Vim is capture groups. I will be honest, I have known about capture

My goal in this inquiry is to gain more familiarity with excel as a tool for productivity and management for individuals and small businesses. To begin, I focused on the individual side of things. I started with some basics to try to get a handle on how microsoft excel is commonly presented, looking through blogs,

I am currently in the process of creating my second and final vlog. The vlog will be another lifestyle vlog, with the topic of “What I Eat In A Day (living in residence)”. In this video, I will go through my daily life and talk about what I eat from the Cove at UVic. I

As a skier and biker, I have always been interested in video editing and made my own edits for Instagram. When I heard we got to choose our topic for our inquiry assignment, I got very excited and knew I wanted to improve my video editing skills. Throughout my life, I have always just taken

Returning from reading break I felt prepared to continue through the semester and finish my degree on a high note. Our EDIC unit touched on annotation and curation, specifically working with some digital tools that aid with annotations like zotero and hypothes.is. The latter functions as a group annotation plug-in, allowing more social interaction and

My learning on the effects of digital media on mental health was centered around the use of online therapy and mental health platforms. These platforms are a positive way our society can utilize digital media. Having access at any given time to resources that benefit our well-being can be extremely helpful for those who are

This week for my inquiry project I started by choosing a song and beginning the editing process. I chose St. What’s-Her-Name by Lois because I felt that it worked with my clips well. The lyrics, particularly the line “the story of my life,” resonated with the theme of my video. To add the song to

Reflection 6: Exploring AI  As I continue my digital literacy journey, one topic that has caught my interest is artificial intelligence (AI). This week, I wanted to dive deeper into the subject, particularly its implications for education and the broader societal landscape. To do so, I explored an insightful article titled Speculative Futures on ChatGPT