Hello!
My name is Liam and I am a 4th year computer science student and this is my final semester at UVic!
When reflecting on my Digital Identity I have always made sure to maintain a professional and respectful image online. Everything on the internet is permanent and I believe a good way to police what you say online is to always say to yourself if you wouldn’t say this to someone in real life you should not say it online. I believe there is so much hate on the internet just because so many people think they can remain anonymous and never face any consequences for the things they say. I try to treat people on the internet as humans because they are human.
When I think about modes of learning I have come to appreciate that everyone learns in their own unique way. Some people really thrive in a traditional lecture hall setting, while others prefer hands-on projects or even entirely online courses. Personally, I enjoy a mix of both face-to-face collaboration (where I can bounce ideas off classmates) and time spent studying on my own so I can go at my own pace. I find that this combination keeps me motivated and helps me better absorb the material.
I also love the concept of open education because it makes knowledge accessible to anyone with an internet connection. It’s amazing that so many resources like textbooks, tutorials, and lectures are freely available to help us learn and grow without the usual barriers (maybe the barriers are just some sketchy websites but still). It feels so empowering to be able to learn anything you want off Youtube or from a free textbook. Learning right now has never been cheaper or easier.