Month: January 2026

Learning Theories in Practice: Combining Design with Real Learning

One aspect of the readings that I disagree with is the implicit separation of learning theories in practice. While Chapter 11 discusses behaviourism, cognitivism, and constructivism as independent theoretical approaches, my personal learning experiences indicate that successful learning design rarely occurs within a single framework. Instead, meaningful learning frequently occurs when designers purposefully blend approaches…

Blog Post #1 – Motivation Autopsy

One technology-mediated learning experience that I began but did not complete was an online data analytics course sponsored by Microsoft Coursera. I enlisted with genuine curiosity and positive intentions, but my motivation diminished with time, and I eventually quit participating completely. Initially, I was driven by creating value and self-improvement. The course highlighted practical skills…

Introduction

Introduction

Hello everyone! My name is Abani, I am a Nigerian International undergrad student in my fourth year at the University of Victoria, Department of Economics. I am looking forward to this semester as it is my last one and I am looking at graduating this Spring. I am also a part time server at a…