Mariia Selivanova

  This semester has been incredibly busy for me! Balancing full-time work with two spring classes was challenging, but I made it through and reached the finish line! As the semester wraps up, I want to say thank you for an amazing experience! I’m grateful for the friends I’ve made and all the knowledge I’ve gained. This course has deepened my understanding of technology’s role in and out of the classroom, and the importance of staying curious and learning continuously…

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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…

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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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