Open Education and it’s Importance Open Education is an approach that utilizes technology and freely accessible resources to learning. By making high-quality educational materials available to anyone with an internet connection, Open Education promotes inclusivity and equity in education. This ultimately means, there are less barriers to access and lifelong learning can be achieved effortlessly. […]

Privacy in Digital Learning Reasonable Privacy Expectations: Students should expect a high level of privacy in online learning environments. This includes secure handling of personal information, confidential communication, and control over the visibility of their work and interactions. Privacy vs. Educational Needs: There are situations where schools might need to use tools or take actions […]

Reflecting on Digital Technologies and Identity Digital technologies are transforming at a rapid pace and so having these digital spaces can show how we perceive ourselves within our communities, particularly from an educational stand point. Shaping Personal Identities: Community Interactions: Personal Experience: In my own online learning journey, participating in discussion forums and group projects […]

Open Learning Principles – Impact on Education Accessibility Open learning principles provide flexibility with regards to accessibility and inclusiveness in an education setting. This is because these principles would allow everyone to be able to access the information regardless of where they live or their personal circumstances. Main thing being able to find the information […]

Hello world, My name is Edmund Cheung and I am currently a 4th year student at UVIC. My major is Economics with a business minor. I am taking this class as an elective and thought it would be interesting to explore this topic. Distributed and open learning seemed like something more closely related to kindergarten […]