Here we are, my final blog post for EDTC 300. It’s a mix of emotions—I’ve learned a lot from this class and grown, but I’m also relieved to have less work and enjoy some of the summer. This class and community have been incredibly supportive. In this post, I want to talk about how I’ve supported my peers’ learning and been active in our class. I’ve commented on many classmates’ posts and participated on Discord, and here are a few standout moments that I would like to share.

Discord Contributions

Before this class, I haven’t used Discord, but I’m glad I got the chance to experience it. Discord is a messaging and communication platform commonly used for online communities, discussions, and collaboration. We used Discord to communicate, support each other, and exchange valuable resources. It was also handy for staying updated with class emails and getting to know each other better. Our first activity involved introducing ourselves on Discord, sharing what brought us to the class, and discussing our hobbies and interests. I can say that I was actively involved on Discord, sharing resources and providing answers to the best of my abilities. I believe my classmates valued my help and contributions. I’ve compiled screenshots highlighting some of these interactions into a Google Slides presentation. Please take a look at my contributions and here are a few of them that I want to highlight:

Blog/Learning Project Contributions

I enjoyed supporting my classmates by regularly leaving comments on their blog posts. I made a total of 40 comments across various blog posts, which I organized into Google Docs Slides. It highlights my best comments where I supported my peers and also suggested useful resources. I think even leaving simple comments like “great work!” can be very encouraging. Having experienced how fulfilling it is to receive comments on my own posts, I aimed to help others feel the same satisfaction throughout the project. It’s rewarding to see others enjoy the posts you’ve worked hard on.

Reading my classmates’ blogs was a fantastic way for me to gain insights from their perspectives and discover new classroom tools, especially when we explored AI and coding resources. I made sure to take note of these tools and engage deeply by leaving thoughtful comments. It was a valuable learning experience to see different viewpoints and explore tools that could enhance classroom learning. I was genuinely excited about some of my classmates’ projects and couldn’t wait to see their progress each week. For example, I really enjoyed following Bridget’s learning project, where she trained her dogs to learn new tricks. Since I have a puppy, I often use the McCann Dog Training YouTube Channel for training tips that are easy to follow, and they’ve helped my pup learn quickly. I shared it with Bridget and thought she might find it useful too! When I tried to use Canva Video Creator and Editor for one of our assignments, I discovered that it offers cute dog templates that could add extra tough to Bridget’s videos. I shared this idea with her and I hope she found it helpful. Bridget’s project inspired me to spend more quality time with my dog and teach him new tricks after the course ends. Now I know which blog to visit for excellent resources and tips. Thanks, Bridget!

I also loved following Rowena’s project, as she made delicious Korean dishes. I learned a lot about Korean cuisine from her posts. I tried making bibimbap myself a while ago, and even though it didn’t turn out perfectly, it was a fun experience. I shared a recipe link from Marion’s Kitchen with Rowena to try it out. She motivated me to try making it again, and her posts just always made me crave some good Korean food! Thanks, Rowena, for sharing your culinary adventures with me! Another learning project that kept me engaged was Nicol’s journey, where she explored various hair braiding techniques. She did an excellent job starting with simple techniques and progressing to more advanced ones like the Dutch crown braid. I loved seeing her progress and supporting her along the way. Since I have long hair, I’ve always admired this skill and I’m eager to try some of the techniques she shared. Thanks, Nicol, for letting me be part of your journey! I couldn’t comment on every blog post, but I did my best to read and engage with as many as possible. Please feel free to explore more comments here!