Digital learning is often positioned as a solution for remote coastal BC, but access, infrastructure, and context shape its impact on workforce capacity. This post explores what the research says about opportunity, limitation, and community-defined success.

Introduction The process of cultivating a digital identity and presence within LRNT 521 required a reassessment of long-held assumptions about knowledge, contribution, and professional credibility. As a fire training officer with over 15 years of experience, alongside more than three… Continue Reading →

*Note: I would have made a video of myself, but I have been sick for a few days and nobody needs to see my congested face! https://www.nvrc.ca/notices-events-blog/whats-new/community-created-willow-portals-have-opened-rey-sargent-park

According to Dron and Anderson (2014), a network consists of nodes and the connections between them. For this activity, I created a visual map of my personal and professional network to better understand where I am situated and how I… Continue Reading →

When I set out to map my visual network, I wanted more than a list of names. I wanted a way to see the relationships that shape my work, learning, and professional identity. Using Kumu, I created a visual representation… Continue Reading →

In this video reflection, I revisit the Digital Presence and Digital Identity plan I created near the beginning of my MALAT journey. Looking back now, has helped me reflect on how my understanding of digital identity has shifted from simply being visible online to participating with more intention, confidence, and awareness of audience. The video

When I first looked at Topic A, I saw three related but different entry points: poverty, the digital divide, and access to technology. At first, access to technology seemed like the most obvious concern. If learners do not have a device, internet connection, or reliable platform access, digital learning cannot meaningfully begin. However, the more

Here is a bullet point list of what I felt were the most important takeaways: Initial digital presence Course goals

This blog is a reflection on my Digital Identity and Digital Presence journey. My very first face on video and hopefully a reminder to myself where I have been and where I am headed. The video says it all so… Continue Reading →

In this reflection, I revisit the Digital Presence and Identity Plan I created in Unit 2 and examine how my