Identifying Potential Barriers One of the learning activities in our Interactive Learning Resource asks learners to compare two photographs taken under different lighting conditions. The goal of this activity is to help learners understand how lighting affects mood, clarity, and color in photography. While this activity encourages exploration and hands-on learning, it also made me realize…
Understanding Inquiry-Based Learning Inquiry-based learning is an instructional approach that emphasizes learning through questioning, exploration, and active engagement rather than passive information intake. Instead of providing learners with all the answers, this approach encourages them to investigate concepts, test ideas, and reflect on their experiences. Inquiry-based learning is closely connected to constructivist theory, which suggests that learners…
Before reading the articles in this week’s readings, I considered motivation to be a very personal quality, i.e., you are motivated or you are not. For example, if someone abandons a particular online learning process, I would just assume that the individual lacks motivation. However, After reading about learning, motivation, and unlearning, I’ve started to…
Hi Everyone, I am Sananth Badhran, a 3rd-year student studying Computer Science at the University of Victoria. I am originally from India but have been living in Victoria, British Columbia, for the last few years. I enjoy photography, shooting videos, playing video games, and keeping physically fit. Additionally, I enjoy exploring the city, socializing with…
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