Hailey Lavoie-Moore

The following image presents the damaging effects that pollution has on our oceans and fresh water rivers. The image demonstrates how plastic, industrial waste, sewage, and chemicals are posing an extreme threat to marine life and the equality of water across the globe.

The following image presents the 2020 global hunger world map. It identifies exactly which countries are suffering and the severity of this issue. This map emphasizes the need to solve this problem and make significant change. #em203

This image provides some ways in which we can contribute to end global hunger. It's important to be cautious when making food choices and think of the global impacts it can have on others! #em203research

This website link provides deep insight on the inequalities of malnutrition and global hunger crisis. This problem is even more prevalent as a result of Covid-19, therefore it's important to become educated on this topic. un.org/en/sections/is… #em203research

Whole Foods action to prohibit employees from representing the poppy in store is inexcusable. The poppy is a powerful symbol of remembrance that should be accepted everywhere!

Unfortunately as a result of Covid-19 and the pandemic, food insecurity has become an increasingly prominent issue within the KW and Guelph region. Please remember to donate whatever you can to your local food bank, you could be saving a life! #EM203Research

@em203_r discusses health, specifically sedentary lifestyles that are caused by social media, diseases associated with lack of physical activity, and inadequate access to community based exercise programs. I agree that more money should be invested into the health care system!

@shaperoem203 discusses the consequences of unhealthy eating and lack of physical activity in people while focusing on obesity, cardiovascular disease and malnutrition. This discusses the severe problems and repercussions that are a result of these lifestyles many people choose.

@sandpapermeadow evaluates the Canadian education system by discussing teaching methods, classroom etiquette, effective forms, and content that has a significant impact on students learning. This concept map demonstrates the many effective forms that support student success.

@Em203Rocci outlines the various causes, effects, and solutions to global warming. This includes a vast range of critical problems and the many ways in which they can be solved. This concept map brings attention to current climate issues and puts them into reality. #EM203problems

@EM203kstraus Hi Kristen! It's a great coincidence that we are enrolled in this course while adapting to new ways of learning. Learning about various teaching styles and its application to online learning is very useful during this time.

@EM203ABedi Hi Anoushka! Learning in the digital age is definetly more relatable and prevalent now that we are required to learn virtually. I also find it very interesting learning about teaching styles and 21st century learning skills as it's very useful information today.

Being in the midst of a pandemic is a better time than ever to take a course on Digital Learning! Discussing concepts like digital literacy, 21st century learning skills, teaching styles, and multitasking is both useful and super interesting. #learningaboutlearning #EM203Robin

@PolicelliA Hi Alley! The internet is definitely an amazing tool that is now being used more than ever to assist with online learning. Zoom and other digital platforms are necessary in making sure students and teachers can attend their daily education responsibilities.

Over the past couple of weeks I have learned a lot about technologies advancements. The internet is a great tool to assist with learning new concepts. This week I had learned how to solve a sudoku puzzle, the internet provided steps in order to complete this task. #EM203Robin

@Em203Salter Very well said Catherine! These learning theories and techniques definitely stretch beyond the classroom and can be applied to our everyday lives. The quick shift to online learning is an example of how learning and teaching in the digital age can be easily transitioned.

In #EM203Robin, I have learned that there is a science behind teaching with theoretical learning techniques that foster growth beyond the barriers of the classroom. I have learned that technology transformed the way people learn from passive to collaborative brain-based learning.

@EM203FolarinO Hi Folarin, you've brought up some great points! Now that online learning has become very relevant today as a result of Covid, it's interesting to experience first hand how teaching and learning occurs in this new reality and how we are adapting as a University.

#EM203Robin I have learned the importance of the digital age and how the advancement of technology has impacted learning. Exploring the learning theories have opened my eyes to how teaching occurs today. These course concepts are even more relatable as we shift to online learning