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Reflection 1

Beautiful photomechanical prints of White Irises (1887-1897) by Ogawa Kazumasa. Original from The Rijksmuseum.

Reflection 1

This site is not only useful for teachers but definitely for students as well. I would share it with an older class because I remember when I was working on projects, I struggled to find resources like this and didn’t know where to look. I’m glad I had the chance to learn about sites like this in this class! It also reminded me of a site my grade 12 English teacher introduced to us, called the Noun Project, where you can download black-and-white PNG images, which was very helpful for projects.

Word Press

I decided to explore WordPress further, and I really like how it allows you to search for images easily using the search bar. This is especially helpful because, compared to Google, where most images are either not free or copyrighted, WordPress lets you find free images and download them without any issues.

Beautiful photomechanical prints of Cherry Blossom (1887-1897) by Ogawa Kazumasa. Original from The Rijksmuseum.

Reflection 2

Reevaluate, Rethink, Release by Jesse Miller

Jesse Miller’s discussion on social media awareness and digital citizenship in Reevaluate, Rethink, Release resonated deeply with me. He brings up an important and often overlooked reality—many parents give their children technology devices, not as a tool for learning or growth, but simply to keep them occupied. This doesn’t mean the child is well-behaved; it just means they are distracted. I find this to be such a crucial point because, in today’s world, it’s easy to mistake silence for engagement when, in reality, children (and even adults) are simply consumed by their screens.

One of the most impactful parts of Miller’s message is his call for awareness of the power we hold in our hands at all times. We often don’t stop to consider the influence of the technology we use daily—how it shapes our thoughts, our interactions, and even our sense of self. Instead of just condemning technology as harmful, Miller focuses on fostering positive change, which I really appreciated. Many discussions about digital media focus on the negatives, but few offer solutions. His approach encourages people to think critically and take responsibility for how they engage with technology, rather than simply fearing it.

This video reinforced the importance of being intentional with technology use, both for myself and for future generations. It’s not about avoiding tech altogether but about learning how to use it wisely, recognizing its impact, and making conscious choices to ensure it enhances rather than controls our lives.

Reflection 3

Multimedia Learning Theory

Today in class, we learned about Multimedia Learning Theory, which explores how people learn more effectively when both words and images are used together rather than words alone (Mayer, 2009, p.189). We discussed the ways multimedia can enhance education by making abstract ideas more concrete, capturing attention, and allowing for creativity and personalization. One of the key takeaways was the idea of “imagine editing”, the ability to create and modify multimedia to represent an idea exactly as it exists in our minds. This is valuable because some concepts cant easily be found online in the exact way we envision them. Instead, graphics and multimedia allow us to redraw attention, spark creativity, and cater to student interests. They also help bring outside experiences into the classroom, like the example of brining Mount Finlayson into a lesson through a well chosen image.

Another point was how multimedia helps with self expression. Some ideas are difficult to explain with words alone, but through visuals, animations, or interactive elements, we can communicate them more effectively. This also aligns with the Universal Design for Learning (UDL) by giving students multiple ways to engage with content and demonstrate understanding.

By the end of class, we were able to design our own multimedia. We had complete creative freedom to make anything we wanted, and I decided to create an info page for my Dad’s Sailboat. He has a YouTube channel, Instagram, and a website, so I designed a page hat shares where to find all of his platforms, incorporating an aesthetically pleasing photo of his logo and other photos. This activity really showed me how multimedia can be used for both real world and educational applications, by making information more engaging and accessible.

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