Blog Post#1 Responses
Response to Wei Li’s How Learning Happened for Me
Hi Wei, your blog post is very interesting and easy to follow. Iām glad to see that you enjoy studying algorithms, since Iām also interested in them. Practicing algorithms can be challenging, but it helps us quickly improve programming skills. I also agree with your idea that learning should be a process of continuous thinking and practice, gradually turning knowledge into real skills. Especially in programming, without actually writing and testing code, what we read in books is quickly forgotten.
I also strongly agree with your point about motivation, especially the importance of confidence. With confidence, it becomes much easier to stay committed to learning. I worry that in the part about having the courage to speak up in class, it might feel a bit brief. I wonder if you could add a more detailed process or some steps to help build confidence, which would make your post even stronger. The video you linked was very helpful as well. In the confidence section, it mentioned setting clear expectations for success, which I also think is important. For example, when I practice programming, my first goal is simply to get the program running without errors, and then I keep refining it afterward.
Overall, your post is easy to understand, inspiring for learners, and very engaging with the images and links you included. It provides both motivation and practical insight, which I think will be helpful to many readers.
Response to Emma’s My Definition of Learning
Hi Emma, your blog interface looks amazing! I was immediately drawn in as soon as I opened it. The layout and the colours create a strong desire to keep reading. In your post, you mentioned your experience learning dance. Observing and analyzing other peopleās movements, then practicing and improving on them, is truly a great way to learn! By using your own example, you nicely demonstrated constructivism in action. This kind of active understanding and reorganizing of knowledge really helps dancers build muscle memory.
In your motivation section, you emphasized that attention is the most important factor for you. I found this very interesting, and Iām curious about what experiences led you to believe that attention plays the biggest role. I wonder if you could share a specific example showing why attention might have more influence than the other factors. This would make your post even stronger. Overall, your writing is clear, and the interface is very engaging to readers.
Response to Simon Lauerās Blog #1
Hi Simon, your blog post was very enjoyable to read, and I liked how you connected your experiences in running, school, and different learning strategies. The way you explained your āConcept Bookā method for rewriting notes was really great. I think it shows a strong cognitivist approach with a combination of constructivism. I also found it interesting that you linked confidence to your motivation, especially when you mentioned testing your understanding by sharing notes with your twin. Thatās a creative way to both check clarity and build self-assurance.
I wonder if you could expand with one detailed example of a learning challenge. maybe a specific programming project or a tough lecture, and show how you used strategies like your notes, whiteboard sketches, or feedback to overcome it. Adding that would make the connection between learning theory and your real experiences even stronger. Overall, your post is clear, authentic, and engaging. I enjoyed reading your blog.