Mariia Selivanova

AI and Education In today’s fast-paced world, AI tools are changing how teachers and students work together. Generative AI is a super exciting part of AI! According to Dr. Alec Couros’s presentation, it’s a type of AI that makes new things like images, text, music, or videos. The “generative” means that it can produce new outputs on its own, rather than just analyzing existing data. This ability has huge potential, especially in education! After watching Dr. Alec Couros’s presentation, I…

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Digital Identity Reflecting on my digital identity, I’ve realized there’s a lot I didn’t know or haven’t thought much about. Since we were kids, we’ve been figuring out who we are. But now, there’s this thing called digital identity, thanks to technology. It is a representation of who we are online. Even though we might think it doesn’t matter, it actually does a lot! Your digital identity is like your online reputation. People believe that what they see and read…

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What is Coding? We’re surrounded by computer coding in our everyday activities. Whether we’re scrolling through social media, picking a show to watch on a streaming service, or using smartphone apps, code is what makes it all happen! What is coding? It’s is the process of writing instructions for a computer to follow and accomplish a goal. It’s usually done using programming languages such as HTML, Python, or JavaScript. Coders use these languages to translate their ideas into commands that the…

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In my previous blog post, I’ve talked about the 9 elements of digital citizenship. This new post focuses on digital literacy, one of those elements. In our recent class, we discussed digital literacy in more detail, especially how it fits into school curriculum and how it helps us spot and fight fake news. What is Digital Literacy and Why is it Important? As technology becomes increasingly integrated into our daily lives, the necessity of learning about digital literacy skills becomes…

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In our recent class, we discussed important things like staying safe online, when it’s okay to use technology, how much time we spend on screens, avoiding plagiarism, and others. These topics all relate to being a good digital citizen. As our world becomes more digital and connected, knowing how to behave responsibly online is becoming increasingly crucial. “Digital Citizenship is more than just a teaching tool, it is a way to prepare students for a society full of technology.” –…

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CYBERSECURITY vs CYBER SAFETY In today’s digital word, cybersecurity and cyber safety are critical. So what’s the difference between cybersecurity and cyber safety? Cyber security is about the systems in place to protect my online presence, data, devices, and networks from cyber attacks or unauthorized access. From  my perspective, cybersecurity is like having a shield that protects my digital world from unseen dangers. It might include antivirus software to protect against malware, spam filters to block suspicious emails, or content…

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TECHNOLOGICAL REVOLUTION The pace of technological evolution over the years is truly remarkable. It’s incredible to think about how easily accessible knowledge has become, thanks to the internet and digital technology. However, alongside this accessibility comes the realization that our digital footprints are constantly being formed, sometimes from the earliest moments of our lives. During one of our lectures, I learned that 92% of toddlers today have a digital footprint, isn’t it crazy to think about? The idea of having…

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