Category: EDCI 339 – Blog Posts

The Role of Predictive Technologies and AI in Learning
Management technologies and Artificial Intelligence have made learning more flexible, effective and interesting than it used to be. For example, I have employed AI grading software in multiple choice papers which gives feedback practically as soon as the end of a paper. This way I am able to immediately identify where I made mistakes when it comes to studying and make correction immediately. I’ve also employed other tools such as ChatGPT to develop practice quizzes with questions specific to my course notes – a great innovation I must say, for auto-checking! I am able to build my knowledge through quizzes and receive the results instantly and this is so effective for the kind of study I am conducting.

Benefits of AI in Education
AI has a lot of advantages in learning especially in the development of smart learning systems. It means that education can be fitted to every individual learner’s requirements that makes education for all easier. In the instructor side, it automates tasks such as grading or evaluating students’ work thereby allowing instructors to concentrate on the core business of coaching learners. Learning activities become more effective, timely and closely tailored with a goal to assist students and teachers achieve their full potential.

Challenges of AI in Education
In return, AI solution has many advantages but it as well has many disadvantageous as mentioned below. Among the biggest challenges facing schools in integrating information technology, these include the cost of garments and other technology, insufficient training of teachers in the use of technology, as well as questions about privacy and security that arise from use of the Internet. Some students are fortunate to own technologies while others do not, so application of AI is equally challenging for all. However, there will always be a time when teachers require training in how to effectively implement AI and this takes time is a residential of many. Last but not the least, having large amount of student data on the internet gives room for privacy and security concern. To address these issues, and it has made accessible AI tools for students, including conducting teacher workshops, and maintaining proper security about the information.

The impact of applying ethical consideration of Artificial Intelligence on the education system.
Here they embrace ethical features as well in the advancement of AI in education. Really, problems such as privacy, openness, and prejudice must be solved to create a responsible approach to using AI. Since these tools obtain a large amount of student information, protection of this data becomes necessary. Accessibility is also important—students and educators must comprehend how AI decides to avoid prejudice in these choices. It is important that organizations fighting for the use of artificial intelligence in education should bring to the public interface points of these issues and speak to them directly so that they can work together toward seeing positive outcomes.

Future Directions in EdTech
The future trend is that VR and AR technologies will become familiar in the process of education. These tools can produce fully integrated and interactive content that change the ways in which a subject is taught and learned. VR can provide a completely new level of interactivity, at least if you want to combine history with present-day experience or if you are learning about a science lab. These emerging technologies could be a potentiation when integrated with AI, to make learning even more unique and heterogenous for the learners, to make them appreciate education in a different way.

What is Open Pedagogy?

Open Pedagogy is collaboratively learning where student doesn’t just absorb knowledge, they produce knowledge. This is a very open, sharing, and creative approach to courses that allows both students and educators to collaborate in developing those course materials. Through barriers breaking and co creation Open Pedagogy can shift to less engaging and inclusive learning environment that supports more diverse learners.

The Role and Impact of OER

Open Educational Resources (OER) are assets that are accessible, adaptable and can be used to serve different learning needs. Accessible worldwide, free, and the resources are free to use and can be tailored to educators specific courses rather than just a one size fits all model. Apart from being a powerful tool to increase affordability in education, OER also help to eliminate the financial barriers to students of any backgrounds so as to enjoy the learning materials. Watch the video below for a quick overview of how OER can help students succeed by providing affordable, flexible education.

Global Trends in OER

The shift to inclusivity—making resources that are culturally relevant and accessible for learners from everywhere—are key trends in OER that really stand out. OER is increasingly adopted by countries and institutions often with government funding behind. While there are still some bumps in the road — like the digital divide and not having consistent support or training in some places — the overall results are pretty solid.

Creative Commons Licensing

The creative commons licenses really help since they spell out what’s allowed on educational resources and how they can be used, shared, or even modified. By knowing what these licenses are and how they work, I can work legally and respectably with other people’s work — and if I do work, I can choose a license to make others able to build on it. Responsible sharing and attribution are about giving credit where credit is due, so it’s all about that.

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Attributes of Open Pedagogy

For me open pedagogy includes collaborative projects, sharing resources and providing feedback, but in a learning space. When I share sources openly and transparently I can also make this space more interdependent and allow others to mentally connect with and learn from each another. I want to continue being active and involvement as much as I can especially with a student centered approach in which I share my own insights and learning. Not only is that a more engaging approach, it’s also a way to foster a community which supports each other’s growth.

Blog Post #1-About Me

My name is Ying, and I’m in my second year at UVic as Majoring in Business Commerce. I’ve really always been interested in how businesses work, and how they impact the world. The reason is this curiosity in the first place, because I would like to further my education in the field of Business Commerce. Introduction to Business was one of my favourite first year courses so far because I learned the foundational concepts of business strategy and management.

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What is Open Distributed Education?

In open distributed education, learning is enabled from multiple locations through technology that is different from traditional face to face learning. Especially useful in cases where students cannot be in person — even students who are simply not physically able, due to disabilities or work commitments, or for example are located abroad. Open distributed education ensures that with the supports provided by an open distributed education, everyone can access education no matter their circumstances could.

What is Open Education?

Open education is learning materials that are free for anyone to access and free to use and adapt. It’s important in breaking down financial barriers so quality education becomes more accessible. This is a goldmine for business students like me, if we have access to free resources, it means we can go deep in topics without the problems we’ll have to face if we have to buy materials in both prices and physical form.

Learning Modes

The learning modes include online, face to face, blended, and hybrid. Personally, I prefer blended learning, as it combines the best of both worlds: It builds connections, the in person interaction, and the flexibility to submit and take assignments online. This method is useful to me to take care of rest other than academics.

Digital literacy

Digital literacy is the capacity to locate, access, embed, analyze and navigate digital media for personal and professional reasons. Digital literacy is important because being a business student, there are so many assignments or projects that ask me to go online to use on the different platforms or software. In turn, I have had to learn how to up skill in data analysis and presentation software. These courses would have been a challenge without strong digital literacy.

Digital identity

Digital identity is your online digital identity in delivered via your posts, pictures and such content. I know full well that what I expose online portrays my professional image. When it comes to my business there is the importance of reputation and it’s important to me to have my digital presence represent what I want to do in my future career. I refuse to share anything personal or something that harms my face to my professional image as a student and a future business professional.