Hello friends,

As EC&I 830 comes to an end, I can hardly believe how much I have grown in just a few weeks! As I joined to study here, I was a teacher from India stepping into a new role as a student in Canada. Technology in education felt familiar, but I soon realized that this course was going to challenge everything I thought I knew.

I have captured this journey in my Learning Summary video, which you can watch here:
Watch My Learning Summary on YouTube

What This Course Meant to Me-

This course was not just about tools or apps, it was about thinking critically about technology, equity, and purpose.

• The six debates became the heart of my learning. Each debate from “Technology enhances learning” to “Phones in the classroom” to whether we still need to teach skills like cursive writing pushed me to think deeply. I learned that technology is not just a “yes” or “no”; it’s all about how and why we use it.
• Blogging was new for me. Writing posts on each topic and reading comments from my classmates helped me refine my own voice. I also enjoyed commenting on their posts, joining conversations I never thought I would have online.
• Our Discord community was like a little classroom in my pocket. Even though I was not super active, I learned so much by reading others’ questions, answers, and shared resources. It felt like learning didn’t stop when class ended.

My Transformation as a Teacher-Learner-

When I look back at myself at the start of this course, I see a traditional teacher who believed in “more technology = better learning.” Now, I think very differently.

I have started asking myself:

• Does this tool really serve my students’ needs?
• Am I helping them think critically or just giving them another app?

Etc etc.

My Favourite Part: The Poem-

One of the most creative moments in my video is a poem I wrote to capture my journey:

“From chalk and boards to screens so bright, I learned to question, not just write.

Debates and voices shaped my way, To teach with balance, every day.

Tech is a tool, but heart will guide, On this new road, with hope as my stride.”

Final Reflections-

This class has been a journey of curiosity, reflection, and growth. It has given me new confidence to use technology with purpose and care.

I am grateful to my professor and classmates for making these virtual spaces feel like a real learning community.

Do watch my full summary video on you tube link provided.

Signing off…..