Last night was our final class, and I was supposed to submit my course summary then. Unfortunately, I ran into an issue with my summary video—it couldn’t complete rendering in time. I reached out to the Animaker support team for help, and I was eventually able to download the video for sharing this morning.
The last class was emotional but fun. It was a great opportunity to watch so many thoughtful, creative, and hilarious summaries from my classmates. My personal learning summary wasn’t anything fancy—just a personal reflection on what I’ve learned and the challenges I faced, which ultimately helped deepen my learning experience.
I used Animaker to create my video because I’m familiar with the platform. However, with all the recent updates, it still took me a while to complete it. Luckily, I still have a Basic Plan subscription, which allowed me to make a five-minute video. I chose to use text instead of audio, thinking it would be easier for everyone to read rather than listen to my voice.
These past 13 weeks have been an incredible learning journey. While five minutes isn’t nearly enough to capture everything I’d like to say, the lessons and experiences I’m taking away will stay with me for a lifetime.
Thank you, Dr. Hildebrandt, for such a fantastic course. And thank you to all my classmates for your genuine contributions to my blog, course profile, and course prototype. Without each of you, this course wouldn’t have felt as complete and meaningful as it did.
Wishing you all the very best in your future learning and teaching careers—may you continue to grow, inspire, and make a difference wherever you go!
I absolutely loved the setup of your final video!! Since you were not speaking, I was carefully reading all the learning you wrote and it was engaging!! And I love your idea of replacing youtube videos with self created ones!! Thank you being part of this journey. I learnt a lot.
Thanks, Aradhana.
It’s always a pleasure to have class with you. Your calm and thoughtful insights always make me want to listen and learn more from you.
Good luck with your future endeavors!
Technical hiccups aside, it’s clear you poured a lot of thought and care into your summary. Choosing to focus on personal growth and challenges says a lot about your mindset as a learner. That kind of honesty resonates way more than a polished production ever could. The way you appreciated your classmates and the collective experience of the course was also really touching. Wishing you all the best! You’re clearly leaving this course with both new tools and a deeper sense of purpose.
Thank you so much for your kind words, Mariah! That really means a lot. I tried to reflect on what this journey has meant to me, so I’m glad it turned out fine. Your encouragement reminds me that sincerity and growth matter more than perfection. I have learned so much from this course and from everyone in it—your feedback has truly added to that experience.
Wishing you all the best as well!
What a beautiful reflection, Van Lam.
Despite the tech hiccup, you showed perseverance in navigating it, which reflects the essence of what we’ve all learned in EC&I 834: adaptability, creativity, and intentionality. Your decision to focus on personal growth and challenges in your summary was powerful.
Thanks for recommending Animaker to our Discord group. I used Animaker while developing my course module and absolutely love it. You have been an incredible part of the community.
Thank you for sharing your journey.
Hi Adedayo,
Thank you so much for your encouraging words! I am also grateful for the supportive community we’ve had in EC&I 834. And I am so glad Animaker turned out to be helpful for you! It’s been inspiring to see everyone’s creativity shine through the course’s projects, and I’ve learned so much from being part of this class.
May you continue your success in all your teaching and learning adventures — and thanks again for being such a thoughtful part of this experience!
Hi Van, Your use of Animaker and decision to go with text instead of audio was thoughtful it shows you were considering accessibility and ease for your viewers. Even though you mentioned it wasn’t anything fancy, the sincerity in your message likely resonated more than any visuals could have.
It’s also clear how much the class community meant to you, and I think many of us can echo that feeling. The support, creativity, and engagement from everyone truly made this experience more enriching. Thank you for being part of that!
Wishing you the very best in your teaching journey—may you carry forward the lessons from this course and continue to grow, reflect, and make an impact wherever you go.
Hello Adaeze,
Thank you so much for your kind words and thoughtful feedback on my course prototype — it truly means a lot to me.
Wishing you all the best on your teaching and learning journey!