Blog Feed | 2025 Fall

My current PLN’s Currently, my PLN consists mainly of platforms like Pinterest, YouTube, Instagram, and websites used through UVic (like Brightspace). I use Pinterest as a source of inspiration! Pinterest is useful for finding ideas that I can use for school and work. This past semester, I took an art class, and when I was…

Before taking this course, I did not spend much time thinking about the relationship between social media, media literacy, and PLNs. I mainly used social media to stay connected with friends and essentially “scroll”. I have now started to recognize that social media can be much more than a source of entertainment. It can be…

At this stage in my life, I feel there are not too many platforms that I use professionally if I am being completely honest. My most used apps are TikTok, intsagram and spotify which I use all for personal reasons. When learning about and then creating my V and R map, I realized that there…

For the majority of student in todays genertion, social media plays a large role in their lives. As I get closer to gradution I am slowly looking at ways to put myself out there in my career field. As a generation of students who use social media as a primary communication platform, it is cool…

By Avery Sikkes, Rita Haxhiavdija, Nagarjun Anand, and Evelyn Schoahs Overview – What the resource is doing well overall Overall, your Interactive Learning Resource is engaging and well-designed for students. There is both structured content and interactive pieces, so it feels like active learning. There is strong alignment between your learning outcomes and the activities…

Volcano | The Dr. Binocs Show | Learn Videos For Kids – YouTube Intro: The video I selected explains how volcanoes erupt and introduces several key concepts, such as magma, lava, and volcanic gases. Because the video is short and visually clear, it provides a good opportunity to include interaction during the viewing process. By…

For this activity, I explored how video can be used to support interaction in learning environments. The video I selected focuses on the concept of the bystander effect, a topic often discussed in psychology courses when examining social behavior and responsibility. This type of video would work well in an introductory psychology or social studies…

When I first designed my fraction activity, I assumed that providing one well-structured task would be sufficient for all learners. Although I anticipated that some students might need extra clarification, the overall level of challenge remained fixed. Reflecting through the lens of Universal Design for Learning, particularly Consideration 8.2—Optimize challenge and support—I realized that my…

How can you adjust your planned learning activities to meet the needs of your learners if an unexpected event occurs? (for example, if a pandemic arises, and many of students must now work from home – how will you ensure that they can still learn successfully? What training will they need, and how will you…

Cooperative learning is an instructional approach in which learners work together in small groups to achieve shared learning goals through discussion, explanation, and joint problem-solving. Rather than positioning learning as an individual and isolated process, cooperative learning emphasizes interaction and shared meaning-making. Learners are encouraged to articulate their thinking, listen to others, and negotiate understanding…

Inquiry-based learning is a learner-focused approach that emphasizes curiosity, questioning, and exploration instead of relying on direct instruction. Rather than leading from the front, the teacher takes on a guiding role, supporting students as they investigate real-world issues, ask meaningful questions, and build understanding through their own discovery (Australian Government).  Active learning is central to…

One clear example of how different learning theories appeared in my own life comes from learning digital drawing on a computer. When I first started using drawing software, I had no formal art training and relied heavily on online tutorials and trial-and-error practice. In the beginning, the learning process reflected elements of behaviorism. Many tutorials…

Share a story about how you overcame a learning challenge. Why was it a challenge? What strategies did you use?  Use the language you learned in this unit. My struggle with math dates back to 2013, when I was in third grade. My teacher liked to play a multiplication game where everyone stood up and…

At the end of last year, I began the Machine Learning Specialization course from Coursera, with a high level of motivation and confidence. At the time, I was already studying machine learning theory at UVic, so I assumed that this course would be a relatively smooth transition into practical application. My expectation was that it…

I can not even count the number of times I have restarted my Duolingo lessons. I was initially motivated to take Duolingo because I have been semi-fluent in German my whole life and really need to brush up on my grammar so I can properly communicate with my family. My goal to work on my…

Hello everyone, My name is Yiran Han, and I also go by my English name, Frank. I am an international student from China, and this is my final semester of my undergraduate degree at UVic. I first came to Canada in 2017, when I attended high school in Hamilton, Ontario. Since then, Canada has become…

Looking back on this course, what stands out most is how my understanding of multimedia shifted from a creative interest into a deeper pedagogical responsibility. With a sociology background and experience working closely with children, I entered the course aware that educational systems often prioritize speed, academics, and efficiency over learner wellbeing. What I didn’t

Revisit the Plan In this course, I learned how to apply multimedia theory to create media formats suitable for different audiences. For example, in Challenge C, we continuously made changes to perfect the project. How can a good website be memorable and easy to search for? We used interaction theory to actively engage the audience

When I started this course, I don’t think I had ever considered “good design” and if I was asked about its purpose I would most likely say “it makes learning more appetizing”. Over this semester, my perspective has shifted greatly. I have come to see that design is not just cosmetic, rather it is necessary

Coming into EDCI 337 as a Computer Science student, I viewed “design” in a very literal, technical way. If a program ran without errors and did its job, I considered it successful. I initially thought storytelling and design thinking were more like “soft skills” rather than core parts of learning design. But as I look…

Over this semester in EDCI 337 I stopped thinking about multimedia as “add a picture or a video so it looks good” and started seeing it as part of how people actually learn. When I look back at the course objectives and my three main artifacts, the comic, the Big 3 lifting videos, and the…

Looking back on this semester, I can see very clearly how my understanding of multimedia learning has evolved from a surface-level appreciation of “good design” into a much more intentional and theory-driven practice. When the course first began, I believed that effective educational resources were mostly defined by clarity, clean visuals, and well-organized text. Revisiting…

Looking back on this course, I can see how much my understanding of multimedia learning and educational design has expanded. At the beginning, I only expected to learn basic technical tools for creating digital content to use on other courses, but this course encouraged me to think more deeply about how people learn, how design…

This multimedia course has taught me a plethora of new skills, ideas, and ways of thinking. I found all the learning content really interesting and I am glad I took this course. While it was an incredible challenge for me, it pushed me to grow creatively and critically. Some of the ways I have grown…

I want to preface this report by mentioning the education course I took right before this class. I took EDCI 335 Learning Design, this course focused on Designing learning experiences with a special focus on technology orientated ones. This course gave me the foundation in understanding how to design a Leaning Experience using technology-related tools.

Color PsychologyAuthors: Kushank Virdi, Sai Nihal Diddi and Khushi Wadhwa FINAL VIDEOS Video 1 Video 2 Video 3 PLAN (Ideate, Sketch, Elaborate) Ideation During our brainstorming sessions, our team – Sai , Khushi, and Kushank – wanted to choose a topic that connects psychology, creativity, and everyday experiences. We started by listing ideas that influence…

Course Objectives The Basics Throughout EDCI 337, I have learned a lot of things about interactive and multimedia learning. Before even taking this course, I had already taken EDCI 335: Learning Design for Technology-Mediated Environments. Both courses focus on interactive learning, so I had some experience before jumping into EDCI 337.  Some of the challenges…

By: Kushank, Nihal, Khushi WEBSITE https://nihalrt.github.io/beginner-ppl-guide/# Understand (Discover, Interpret, Specify) The Challenge: Many beginners struggle to follow a clear, structured strength training plan. Without guidance, it’s hard to build consistent habits, see progress, and feel confident in the gym. Context and Audience: Our main audience is the “curious but cautious beginner.” This person, usually between 18 and…

An Open Educational Resource by Yiran Han & Justin Scott DESCRIBE THE CHALLENGE: University students often face difficulty forming sustainable study habits and regulating motivation. Without guided habit-building strategies and cognitive scaffolding, they are more likely to procrastinate and experience reduced academic performance and confidence.  CONTEXT AND AUDIENCE: Typical Learner: The primary audience is undergraduate…

Every time you study, the brain is reinforcing existing connections and making new ones. The basis of this are neurons, the individual cells that make up the brain. This process of creating and strengthening connections is called synaptic plasticity. What we are trying to stress here, is that learning isn’t purely mental; it is biological…

Accessibility in learning design is fundamentally about equity amongst all students. The first step to achieving this equity is recognizing that barriers arise for some students not only because of disability, but due to design. In the material, Kat Homes (2019) explains that “disability is a mismatch between a person’s abilities and their environment”. This

When I think about accessibility in learning design, especially through a UDL perspective, I’ve started to see it less as a checklist and more as a mindset. Accessibility, to me, is really about removing the mismatches between a learner and their environment—not “fixing” the learner, but adjusting the design so more people can participate meaningfully.

Accessibility within learning environments means creating equitable spaces for learners of all abilities. While forming lessons or resources, it forces the creator to be more thoughtful in their approach and considerate about what is being included or not. Overachieving accessibility will create better learning for all students. It allows those who may have been alienated…

Featured Image By: Art Attack on Unsplash Simon “Hello Simon, I liked reading about this blog post. I thought it was a cool addition to have supporting evidence when talking about what it means to have tools that allow further accessibility to better suit people’s needs. I think that you could’ve taken it a bit

Featured Image By: Karacis Studio on Unsplash Recognizing Diverse Learner Needs in Digital Environments Accessibility within learning, inclusion, and design means that the instructor identifies and recognizes a learner’s potential barriers and puts forth actionable strategies that address these barriers. With these programs, services and tools in place, people with disabilities are supported in a

UDL positions accessibility as an active design concept rather than a passive accommodation. According to Kat Holmes’ idea, disability is a mismatch between a person’s abilities and their environment but not an individual limitation (Holmes, 2020). This idea reframes accessibility as an equity issue, designing learning experiences that flex to meet diverse needs rather than…

Accessibility for learning is a very important concept that is often overlooked. Being good at learning includes having multiple perspectives and being able to balance them while picking the best characteristics from each side. This flows along into accessibility for learning in multi media principles as the more people that can be reached by a…

As I think more about accessbility, I am starting to see how closely UDL connects with the main theories behind multimedia learning. UDL gives us the big goal — designing learnign experiences that work for everyone right from the start — while multimedia learning theories explain why certain design choices actually help learners process information…

Viewing accessibility through a Universal Design for Learning (UDL) lens means designing for human variability from the beginning rather than treating accessibility as a technical add-on. UDL shifts the focus from “fixing the learner” to adjusting the environment so that more people can participate meaningfully. This aligns with Kat Holmes’s (2019) idea that disability is…

Big 3 Macronutrients Dispelling Myths and giving streamlined information regarding Carbs, Proteins, and Fats. Updated: Nov 13, 2025Authors: Roman Hudson Brief Project Intro. I will be creating three maybe four, pages of a H5P that outlines carbs, protein, and fats. The booklet will provide an interactive outline of their history, use in the body, different…

Accessibility through a UDL lens means/informs me so that I design for human variability from the start. It is key to remember that is it not a precedural thing to follow after you notice students falling behind but instead it is a preventitive protocal to impliment into your learning design. It is a stance that…

Updated: November 5th 2025Authors: Michael Donkers, Taha Fareed, Kate Nelson Brief Project Intro We have chosen this topic because we all previously worked on topics that connect to this topic in one regard or another (Michael and Taha did their Challenge B on understanding the mind, Michael’s Challenge A was on the importance of exercise,

Updated: Nov, 5th, 2025 Authors: Yiran Han, Justin Brief Project Intro: Our project, “Building Better Study Habits,” was created to help students understand how learning works and develop more effective study strategies. The idea came from our shared experience as students — we’ve all struggled at some point with procrastination, motivation, and maintaining focus. By…

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

Zikora and Devin Brief Project Intro:  As neurobiology students, we have both experienced some of the most demanding and conceptually challenging courses that UVIC and university has to offer. Despite our similarity in academic interest and the material we study, our individual strategies differ in how we approach note taking, information retention, and practicing. The…

What is a story? *write up and an engaging image from a well known story maybe the cover of a book* What are the parts of a story? *The Beginning – if we can, figure out how to link to a sub page and have the students click on the words ‘the beginning. This will…

Big 3 Macronutrients Dispeling Myths and giving streamlines information regarding Carbs, Protiens, and Fats. Updated: Oct 9, 2025Authors: Roman Hudson Brief Project Intro. I will be creating three maybe four pages of a H5P that outlines carbs, protien, and fats. The booklet will interactive outline its history, use in the body, different types, and how…

When designing this project for Challenge b, we discussed whether it would be more appropriate to create a long video divided into three parts or to divide the video into three different short videos. However, I realized that the design process was crucial to transforming my overly idealistic desire for a meaningful final video. This

An open educational resource I have used in the past and strongly reflects the theories learned in this class is PhET Interactive simulations from the University of Colorado Boulder. PHet offers free, open accessed simulations that allows learners to experience STEM concepts through interactive digital experiments. As a neurobiology student, I have used this resource

One open educational resource that I find particularly impactful is PhET Interactive Simulations which was developed by the University of Colorado Boulder. My English wasn’t very good in high school and it was hard for me to understand pure text theories, but the combination of graphics and lab simulators on PhET made it easier for…

The source I picked to speak out is called Anki, this is a free open source flashcard program that specializes in spaced repetition with many multi media options. I have very strong personal ties to this program because I use it to study for the mcat and it has been very effective for me. One…

A open educational resource I found when I was looking at various teaching modals that I found really impactful is PhET Interactive Simulations by the University of Colorado Boulder. They provide free, online based tools that let learners explore a multitude of scientific concepts through hands-on visual models in things such as physics, chemistry, math,…

For my first substantive post, I wanted to find an OER that explains a complex topic in a way that feels simple and approachable. I chose Dive into Deep Learning (D2L) – an online interactive textbook that teaches deep learning from the basics. What I really like about it is how it takes such a…

Doing these projects for this course so far has shown me that the design process is a cycle of creation, reflection and improvement that results in a more meaningful learning experience. Furthermore, I have learned design is not linear, rather it is iterative and a constantly growing entity. Each stage whether is determining a problem,

Open Education Resources Figure 1. ClipArt from PBS Lesson Plan Website I had a hard time trying to think of an Open Education Resource (OER) to look into. I think some of the struggle I had with this is because so many OER’s are implicit in our daily lives and we aren’t acutely aware that…

Featured Image By: Dominic Price on Worklife Bashar “Hey Bashar, I thought this was a nice read about OERs and what resource you’ve found. What made you choose Athabasca University website for an OER? I know that University of Victoria also has a range of materials available for students. I think that the open-access textbook

I have to agree with you that there are many other factors other than academic that can negatively influence learning, some of the examples you have mentioned in your post, and I have to say that UDL is one of the best models to implement learning effectively, regardless of backgrounds and problems faced outside of…

Hello Anthony, I really enjoyed going through your blog post about inclusion. I wanted to add more to it. I think inclusion and UDL go hand in hand, like you suggested. To be more effective, I remember the first course I took, back in 2020, which was an online course. The thing that helped me…

Hello Alexandra, I totally agree with you about the difficulties for professors in accommodating various types of learning styles. I think it gets more complicated when the courses are online. I do remember from high school that my teacher used to have a fixed style across different classes, and I was not comfortable with that….

Accessibility Within Design Accessibility is the choice to make something more easily and readily available for people. Within the context of learning, inclusion, and design, accessibility becomes a way to give learners the opportunity to seek and understand knowledge. According to Kat Holmes, there are three crucial inclusive design principles that “seek to remove barriers…

Open Educational Resource Open Educational Resources (OERs) are a piece of learning material that can be freely and easily accessed in a public domain, such as on social media platforms, search engines (Google, Fire Fox, etc.). OERs can also (less commonly) be acquired for cheap in libraries or stores. OERs usually take the form of…

Featured Image By: Markus Winkler on Unsplash An open educational resource that I found impactful was Coursera. It’s an open educational platform that offers both free and paid courses from different universities and organizations. Most of the courses are free and allow for others to reuse and redistribute the material, which makes it easy for

As both a student and an educator, the concept of inclusion has shaped how I see learning communities—whether I’m in a classroom supporting neurodiverse children or in a university seminar refining my own practice. For me, inclusion means more than access; it’s about creating spaces where learners feel seen, valued, and capable of participating in

Big 3 Lifts How to stay safe while building power in the squat, bench, and deadlift. Updated: Oct 23, 2025Authors: Roman Hudson Brief Project Intro. I will be creating three 1-minute videos regarding working out. I want to provide quick, engaging information for people who may be new to the gym or are seeking to…

A three-part educational video series for kids (and the kids at heart) Updated: October 24, 2025Author: Kate Nelson This project grew out of my work with children who sometimes have big feelings and small words to match them. I wanted to design something short, kind, and clear – something that could help kids slow down

October 23, 2025 Authors: Devin Zucko, Zikora Okereke Video 1: Basic Controls Video 2: Tactics and Strategy Video 3: Applying What We’ve Learned Intro Our group is creating three short one minute videos that will apply real world learning concepts to teach someone how to play the video game EAFC. We chose this topic because

Challenge B: Videos October 23, 2025 Isaac Clements, Emily Morrow, Hanna White This project is a group endeavour into educational video creation. Isaac is in the Elementary Education field. Emily is a student pursuing her English degree and hoping to become a teacher. Hanna is pursuing her Health Information Science degree . This team was…

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

When I think about the design process, I picture it as a loop rather than a line. Each stage, understanding, planning, trying, and reflecting, teaches me something new and reshapes what comes next. I’ve realized that design is less about reaching a polished endpoint and more about responding to feedback and discovery. The Double Diamond

The design process is a reflective approach to solving problems creatively and purposefully. It usually moves through four stages: understand, plan, try, and reflect. It also encourages designers to shift between divergent and convergent thinking. Divergent thinking helps explore a wide range of ideas, while convergent thinking focuses on analyzing and refining the ideas into…

When designing a project like a comic or a video the design process is vital. This is where the broad ideas are narrowed down into the final polished product.  A design process can start from anywhere with the ability to change and tweak the ideas at all points as nothing is final and concrete in…

The design process was interesting to read about and see differentiated into so many distinct approaches. For me, design had previously been something that seemed like it just sort of happened and the result of your design was your final project. To see it broken down into a systematic practice while not abandoning the creative…

For Challenge A, my group created a comic called The Science of Sleep, which showed how sleep supports memory and learning. Working on this project helped me see that design is not just about visuals but about how clearly information is shared. I contributed by writing the initial script, refining dialogue, and helping decide how…

Design Process A design process is a methodical approach to project planning, development, and enhancement. Usually, this process involves research, ideation, prototype creation and testing, and changes. Being adaptable and receptive to criticism and modifications is crucial while developing a design process. This is key because as creators, that being in a classroom through a…

Hello Divina, I agree with you that student centred design is very important in order to make sure that your learners can understand more efficiently. I think from the start, laying the course outcomes, responsibilities and activities that will be used in the course can help the learners to create a logical path to follow…

Hello Abigail, I liked the quote you mentioned “Kids do well if they can”, i think it matters a lot whether the learners have enough or required tools to learn efficiently. Just like you mentioned that if you are not doing well, learn the skill set required, but I think having the proper support from…

Mindful Moments: Understanding and Practicing Mindfulness for Kids (Grades 2-5) Author: Kate Nelson Updated: October 12, 2025 Brief Project Intro: I am creating a short educational video series called “MIndful Moments” to introduce mindfulness to children in Grades 2-5. I am working independently on this project. I chose this topic because, in my experience working

“The Scientific Power of Meditation” by ASAPScience Updated: October 11th, 2025Author: Kate Nelson As someone who practices meditation regularly, often using apps like Headspace or attending yoga classes to help me breathe, reflect, and calm my nervous system, I’ve definitely felt the effects in how I respond to stress and overwhelming situations. However, I have

Featured Photo By: Nate Kitch on ScientificAmerican Kate “Hey! I really liked reading your reflection on the design process. I thought it was really creative how you described it as a loop instead of a straight line. It makes a lot of sense how you connected the Double Diamond model with Backward Design since both

Big 3 Lifts How to stay safe while building power in the squat, bench, and deadlift. Updated: Oct 9, 2025Authors: Roman Hudson Brief Project Intro. I will be creating three 1-minute videos regarding working out. I want to provide quick, engaging information for people who may be new to the gym or are seeking to…

Featured Photo By: Kelly Sikkema on Unsplash Design Process A design process is a sequence of actions that the creator/developer or anyone uses to create, test, and refine a product or learning material in order to result in an outcome or a goal in mind (Jonassen, 2008). It usually is an interactive process where it

Challenge B: Videos October 8, 2025 Isaac Clements, Emily Morrow, Hanna White Understand  Describe the challenge  The purpose of the videos is to teach a range of learners about different hands-on STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics) challenges in a fun and engaging way that helps them develop an interest in science. Context and…

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

Intro Our group is creating three short one minute videos that will apply real world learning concepts to teach someone how to play the video game EAFC. We chose this topic because EAFC is the best-selling sports franchise and it is a game that we have invested significant time and interest in. We also chose

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

What is the Design Process? A design process is a series of general steps taken to create a final product. The design process is generally broken down into six main steps: Define (the problem), Ideate (come up with an idea), Prototype, Test, and Implement. These steps can be taken in sequence and iteratively, as seen…

Stop the Spread, Wash Your Hands Right! Updated: October 9, 2025Authors: Raj Aarya, Bashar Kabd, & Therese Taruc This blog post is a documentation of the process we underwent to create three 1-minute videos about our topic. This learning pod is composed of three members: Bashar Kabd, Raj Aarya, and Therese Taruc. We chose this

In watching the educational video “Major Brain Structures and Their Functions,” I found it to be a strong example of how multimedia can make learning more effective. The video really makes use of Mayer’s principles in ways that are easy to notice and appreciate. First, the Multimedia Principle is clear because the video combines narration…

Substantive Contribution #1 I grew up watching tons of educational videos, such as the one above. Horses, and exurb1a are two of my favourite creators who make mid-length videos (around 20 minutes) regarding a vast range of topics. This particular video is one about Marcus Aurelius. This is my favourite Stoicism video I’ve watched because…

I chose the video “How to study 12 hours a day without burning out it’s easier than you think” because of the multitude of multimedia principles it not only utilised, but also excelled in. Some of the techniques included are strong organization and presentation of media, the dual-coding principle, and the contiguity principle. In this…

When designing a project like a comic or a video the design process is vital. This is where the broad ideas are narrowed down into the final polished product.  A design process can start from anywhere with the ability to change and tweak the ideas at all points as nothing is final and concrete in the design phase. One of the most important phases of the design phase is feedback from peers and personal reflection. From these you are able to see different perspectives from your own. This gets rid of bias reduction, gives a fresh perspective and gives good room for improvement as the first drafts will never be perfect. During my comic I took the time to create a draft and an idea of what I wanted it to look like including the message I wanted to get across to the reader. The steps I took were 1. Design 2. Reflect 3. Refine. Repeat. I feel as if I could’ve spent more time in the original design part of the project where I feel I should have gone into more detail before I went into the reflection and design, especially when I was designing the narration of the comic. For challenge B I am planning to spend more time designing and getting my ideas narrowed down so I’m able to reflect what I want to teach all within one minute. I also know we get peer feedback from our classmates but this time I want to use more resources around me like my family and friends to gain more constructive criticism to improve my work.

Short form media learning has taken the world by storm. Today the tik tok user is spending an average 1 hour a day scrolling through 30 seconds videos. The explosion has led to uses of short media in school, the work place and now almost all social media apps have their own version of it….

“What Would Happen if You Didn’t Drink Water?” is one of my favourite educational videos. I found this video especially impactful because it explains what happens to the human body when it becomes dehydrated in an engaging way. The combination of narration and visuals turns a basic health concept into a vivid story and makes…

Featured Photo By: pikisuperstar on Freepik Bashar “Hi Bashar! It was fascinating reading your blog post. I’ve never heard of Arduino before. I thought you did a great job with talking about the hardware components and breaking it down, then showing how they all work together. I think that concrete scenario really supports your point

Two Sides of Me Online When I think about my digital identity, I see two sides. On one side is my personal self — someone who shares photos with friends, follows dog accounts, and uses social media to stay connected with family and trends. On the other side is my professional self — the student

As I worked through Challenge A: Comic, I kept circling back to the idea that comics don’t need to be complicated to be powerful. One resource that gave me a good jumping-off point was Chris Grady’s wholesome comics, better known as @Lunarbaboon on Instagram. His panels are simple, but the faces tell you almost everything

This video is geared towards students that are roughly middle school aged, this video does a great job taking a big concept (Newtons 3 Laws) and breaking them down even further than their individual laws. This is a great example of segmentation, he does a good job breaking down the aspects of each law. He…

I chose this video on the stock market because when I initially started investing I was very lost and intimidated especially by the big question, “what do I invest in?” This made me turn to media like videos such as this one to learn the basics. Now investing has turned into something that I’m both

Featured Image By: David Matos on Unsplash Overview of the Documentary In this week’s substantive post, I watched a NOVA PBS Documentary on “Your Brain: Who’s in Control?” The documentary delves into how much of our behaviour such as actions and decisions is controlled by our subconscious brain processes. The video shows the brain activity