Month: September 2025

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Response to Jaisal Nair’s Module 1 Post

Hi Jaisal, I enjoyed reading your post and especially liked how you connected your psychology background to learning theories. The example you gave about how different environments affect your productivity stood out to me, since I am the same way when it comes to studying at home versus on campus. I also thought your story…

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Response to Harwin Sodhi’s Module 1 Post

Hi Harwin, I really enjoyed reading your post and learning more about your journey. It was inspiring to see how you stayed disciplined and consistent from your first internship in Prince George all the way to receiving a full-time offer at Amazon. I also liked the way you described project-based learning and how it helped…

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Response to Marcos Castellanos-Thammavong’s Module 1 Post

Hi Marcos, I liked how you described the Socratic seminar and the way it makes learning more engaging. I am the same way when I try to explain a concept to someone else because it forces me to slow down, organize my thoughts, and check whether I really understand. Like you, I think this is…

The Five Stages of Design Thinking
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Reflections on How Design Shapes Learning

Backward Design and Understanding by Design (UbD) I think it is valuable to start planning with end goals in mind because they provide direction and purpose to the learning process. When I know what the final outcomes are, it becomes much easier for me to focus on the skills or knowledge that matter most, instead…

An Introduction to My Learning Journey
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An Introduction to My Learning Journey

Hi everyone, my name is Anthony Ho, and I am currently pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science at the University of Victoria. I am in my 5th and final year of study. My educational journey has been shaped by both school and experiences outside the classroom. Through these, I have had the chance…