Kymberley's Blog

I’ve experienced online learning as both a student and a facilitator, which has given me a deeper understanding of how virtual classrooms work. In my earlier blog post, I talked about how important engagement, human connection, and inclusivity are in… Continue Reading →

By Kym Elderkin https://www.canva.com/design/DAGyWKzDC9k/Uyw_ThNVDqiTOKJxUaXsCw/edit?utm_content=DAGyWKzDC9k&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=sharebutton As the Program Manager and facilitator working with Indigenous youth aged 12–24 in a digital learning environment, my role is to support an inclusive and engaging environment. These three presences are critical for creating meaningful learning… Continue Reading →

By Kym Elderkin, MALAT Student The readings for Facilitating in Digital Learning Environments, Ten Best Practices for Teaching Online, Online instructor roles and Online educators’ recommendations for teaching online: Crowdsourcing focus on the importance of active instructor presence, clear communication,… Continue Reading →

By Kym Elderkin Creating my digital learning resource, Living, Learning, and Leading as Indigenous Youth, has been transformative, blending cultural storytelling with innovative digital tools. The most surprising lesson came from exploring generative AI tools with my peers. I initially… Continue Reading →

Team A.K.M.A Alex Nwokoukwo, Kym Elderkin, Marion Goetze, Asha Khan  In today’s digitally mediated learning environments, understanding how platform bias shapes access to information, how learners cultivate autonomy and motivation, how parasocial relationships are shaped by algorithmic influence, and the… Continue Reading →

The rise of digital platforms like YouTube has significantly shifted the landscape of language learning, offering learners flexible and often free access to educational content. YouTube, with its vast potential, has become a game-changer in the field of education. One… Continue Reading →

Over the past nine weeks, I have gained invaluable insights into the dynamic world of digital leadership and its transformative power in education. This journey has expanded my understanding of leadership theories and digital transformation, a process of integrating digital… Continue Reading →

I was tasked with developinga 12-week online life skills course designed to support adults aged 19-64 in Indigenous communities, focusing on essential and professional development skills. The curriculum covered financial literacy, communication and conflict resolution, goal setting, emotional well-being, time… Continue Reading →

Picture provided by: productiondata.com Utilizing and mobilizing data effectively is a critical skill for organizational leaders in an era of accelerated technological advancements. Data-driven decision-making provides a foundation for identifying challenges, implementing changes, and evaluating outcomes. As a leader, understanding… Continue Reading →

Leaders in digital learning environments must navigate continuous change while ensuring that organizational goals, stakeholder needs, and technological advancements are balanced. This model integrates key insights how successful change can be organized. Organizational Readiness Weiner’s (2009) theory of organizational readiness… Continue Reading →