Shravanthi Pennathur

WLU 20'

[Shravanthi Pennathur @EM203Shravanthi]

Hi @ClassTechTips! As the technology worlds keeps moving faster and faster, I was wondering if you had any thoughts on how we could improve the lack of access to digital learning resources for urban/rural communities?

[Shravanthi Pennathur @EM203Shravanthi]

I think this image is critical in the path to bettering education globally. Internationally many of us are not aware of the countries that are really suffering from the lack of education. Shedding light on this can call action into a faster speed.

[Shravanthi Pennathur @EM203Shravanthi]

This article talks about the impact digital learning has on rural communities and the lack of access it results in for those disadvantaged cities. https://t.co/YkLzIhPR1b

[Shravanthi Pennathur @EM203Shravanthi]

This HuffPost really caught my attention. The alarming number of 11,000 academics declaring an emergency climate crisis is scary. They argue that a transformational change needs to be made in the way society interacts with nature in order to prevent a 'hothouse Earth'. #EM203

[HuffPost @HuffPost]

More than 11,000 scientists from 153 countries warn in a new report that the changing climate will cause “untold human suffering” without drastic action. https://t.co/GzrRVydn6v

[Shravanthi Pennathur @EM203Shravanthi]

Everyone could use a little Wednesday motivation! #EM203Robin #EM203Research

[Harry Petsanis @harrypetsanis]

"Four statements of fact. 1. You'll never please everyone. 2. The more you do the more people expect. 3. Do something for someone once and it's a favor, do it twice and it's expected. 4. The only person you need to please in this lifetime is yourself." #WednesdayMotivation

[Shravanthi Pennathur @EM203Shravanthi]

This article discusses the flaws in Canadian education. The three areas that are focused on are accessibility, quality of education and financing. #EM203Research
https://t.co/wuM7ReyS4O

[Lawrence @LawLovesEm203]

@EM203Shravanthi Hi Shravanathi, the impact technology has on a very important issue such as the environment, is truly a captivating concept. Looking forward to understanding the various methods they thrive in as the course progresses.

[Shravanthi Pennathur @EM203Shravanthi]

Hey @EM203nzelinski! In regards to health, I think another issue that all us students can relate to is school. School tends to take a huge toll on our mental, physical and emotional well-being. #EM203problems

[Shravanthi Pennathur @EM203Shravanthi]

Hey @SamanShafiq6! In regards to global leaders and climate change, a huge issue is financial inability to make changes to their own society due to hardships (natural disasters etc.) #EM203problems

[Shravanthi Pennathur @EM203Shravanthi]

Hey @Em203Gill! In regards to immigration & the economy, I think the debate around human rights versus over-population is a huge issue concerning many politicians. #EM203problems

[Shravanthi Pennathur @EM203Shravanthi]

Hey @EM203ashleybaum In regards to your stance on waste/landfills, a connecting issue is that majority of people are not educated on how to recycle/compost. This results in landfills with non-recyclable material and more greenhouse gasses being emitted. #EM203problems

[Shravanthi Pennathur @EM203Shravanthi]

@EM203DPereira So true! The amount of information we have access to is astonishing! Easy accessibility to all of these resources has definitely made learning less frustrating and way more approachable.

[Shravanthi Pennathur @EM203Shravanthi]

@Em203Pattison Agreed! I especially think it is important to validate these theories because knowing when and where these theories function well, can help instructors apply them more efficiently.

[Shravanthi Pennathur @EM203Shravanthi]

@Em203Lee I totally agree with you! Thinking about the fact that you could be in a totally different country taking a course from Laurier all through online instruction is amazing!

[Shravanthi Pennathur @EM203Shravanthi]

@LawLovesEm203 I agree with you! Theory of connectivism has changed the lives of many. When my parents look at the technology and equipment we have today, they are taken back by the depth of communication we as students are able to have with our peers and professors.

[Shravanthi Pennathur @EM203Shravanthi]

@EM203KaitlynA I agree with you and I think that is one thing a lot people forget. We tend to focus on the great development of technology and its growth but it is important to realize the deficits of it such as distractions, commitment to keeping up with online lectures etc.

[Shravanthi Pennathur @EM203Shravanthi]

So far, EM203 has provided a solid understanding of the role of technology and its benefits and downfalls in multiple environments. A focus on the shift in instruction of knowledge unfolds the various methods of learning there are and in which settings they thrive in. #EM203Robin