I learned that digital literacy is far more than just using computers and mobile phones. They include skills like evaluating online information, carefully using social media, using digital tools, and understanding how technology impacts social media. I realized that being digitally literate means responsible and ethical user of online platforms.

https://youtu.be/_LElWqXi7Ag?si=2YYeaqa5C1nehb7u

BBC Learning English has a series of videos regarding digital literacy.

2) How does this connect with what I already know or have experienced?

I already knew how to use social media, search engines, and basic computer programs. I had basic knowledge about the laws of the digital world. After knowing about digital literacy in class, I gathered more knowledge about the subject, and became more careful about laws and respecting others.

3) What could have been done differently to teach this topic?

It would be a thought-provoking session, but I don't find any such class. Just reading the article is not very effective. If tasks were announced before giving the task of reading, it would have been better.

https://youtu.be/mOssYTimQwM?si=ISqDCexz6_rDJz_T ( The power of gamification in Education by Scott Hebert)

I have used Duolingo before. I enjoyed the gamification features of the app. In the class, I have also participated in on Kahoot, and I noticed that everyone was more excited and attentive because of the competitive element. After this topic, I understand that those activities weren’t just “games,” but carefully designed strategies to increase motivation and learning.

Games are always enjoyable. Games will help us physically or mentally if we use them properly. It would be better if we learn our lesson through gamification, not just knowing about gamification.

https://youtu.be/CxCsk-rvfTQ?si=QU0O-kHh6nXZ9cpJ ( Social media is not bad, you are just using it wrong by Eva Amin)

2) How does this connect with what I already know or have experienced?

I used social media, and sometimes I learned vocabulary from photo cards. Small video clips also motivate me to learn languages. After this topic, I understood that even casual use of social media can become meaningful learning if I approach it with purpose.

c) What could have been done differently to teach this topic?

An icebreaker activity could have been included. We could have shared our experience using social media to learn the English Language. If you came out of the desk, the class would be more engaging.

https://www.edutopia.org/blog/digital-citizenship-need-to-know-vicki-davis

https://youtu.be/Uww2XHnijKw?si=m_hRm3H6tgpoWi4e( The heart of Digital Citizenship by Anne Collier)

2) How does this connect with what I already know or have experienced?
I already knew the importance of keeping my passwords safe and being polite online. However, I did not fully understand how deeply issues like online ethics, digital footprints, and intellectual property affect us.

3) What could have been done differently to teach this topic?

Reading just articles is not good enough. If you made us understand bit by bit, it might be better. Class would be more engaging.

I comprehend that concordances and corpora are powerful tools for studying language patterns. A corpus is a large, structured collection of texts, and a concordance shows every occurrence of a word or phrase in context. These tools help learners and teachers analyze authentic language use, understand collocations, idiomatic expressions, grammar patterns, and frequency of words.

2) How does this connect with what I already know or have experienced?
I have sometimes noticed patterns in English through reading, such as certain words often appearing together, but I never systematically analyzed them. Using concordances now seems like a more precise way to explore these patterns.

3) What could have been done differently to teach this topic?

If we did some classwork, it would be better for using and understanding. Same pattern, no innovation has been done for a better understanding.

I thought technology was just a tool to make learning easier, like using apps for vocabulary or grammar exercises. After learning these theories, I can see that the way technology is integrated matters. When I used Duolingo, I was following behaviorist principles, and when I joined an online speaking club, I was actually experiencing sociocultural learning by interacting with peers.

We had experienced these theories. Asking individuals was good. If your voice became louder and a little bit faster, then it would have been better.

b) How does this connect with what I already know or have experienced?
During the pandemic, I had most of my classes online. At first, I enjoyed the flexibility of learning from home, but I often faced internet problems and distractions. Sometimes I felt less connected to teachers and classmates. This topic helped me see that my experiences were common and that online learning requires both teachers and students to adapt with new strategies for communication, time management, and engagement.

3) What could have been done differently to teach this topic?

There would have been steps to reduce monotony. Teachers should try to make energetic students.

https://youtu.be/Mb2d8E1dZjY?si=O_re5xqV2tzYecRj(Click here-- blended learning and the future of education: Monique Markoff at TEDxIthacaCollege)

2) How does this connect with what I already know or have experienced?
During the COVID-19 pandemic, I experienced online classes through Zoom and Google Classroom. Later, when face-to-face classes resumed, some teachers continued to share online resources alongside classroom teaching. That was my first experience of blended learning, although I didn’t know the term at the time. This topic helped me understand that the combination of classroom and online learning was not just a temporary arrangement but an effective long-term teaching method.

3) What could have been done differently to teach this topic?

I think a game could be included to teach the topic. A short drama might be good for better engagement and understanding.