Hi Sasha! Thank you for this blog post, it was really interesting to read. I particularly liked how you incorporated the video in your “Inclusive Learning Design” section. I think it was a good choice and you built on the ideas in a meaningful way. The way you incorporated your own experiences into the synchronous…
Hi Makenna! I really enjoyed reading your Blog Post! First of all, the formatting and appearance of it was unlike any other that I had read and it was beautiful! I think the only missing element was a feature image. It would be a good element to add because it gives an impression/idea of the…
Hi Brynn! Your blog post was very insightful and enjoyable to read, thank you! I really liked how you made many points personal by linking it to your own experiences. Including a video and a poster that you personally encountered prior to the course not only deepens your point but it also exemplifies how UDL…
Outside of the COVID 19 pandemic, I had never taken a fully online class before this one. As someone who is not tech savvy and will easily lose track if I do not have a rigid structure, I was really anxious to see what this class would be like. This module has given me insight…
Hi Jaisal! Your Blog Post was extremely interesting! I thought the examples that you used were very varied, and all related really well to your point. Putting your own podcast as an example of a design promoting deeper learning is really good. Moreover I thought that using the bus routes as an example of design…
Hi Larissa! I really enjoyed reading your second blog post. I particularly liked how you linked every aspect with your personal experience in your major. Not only do you explain the concepts really well but you make them even more meaningful with your personal examples. The use of a table in your Design Thinking section…
Hello Anna! First of all I have to say that your Blog Post and you blog in general are both extremely aesthetically pleasing. We can see that you put effort in making it beautiful and it is working! I found that the ‘happy places’ example you used really showed how you relate to constructivism and…
To me, when teaching a course, the design and thought behind it is as important as the actual class content. Writing down precise and achievable objectives help both the instructor and the students plan for and encourage a better and deeper learning experience. Learning outcomes and how to promote deep learning Backward design is a…
Hi Marcos! I thought your blog post was really clear and really appreciated how you personally related to everything you mentioned. Particularly, I enjoyed your explanation of the Feynman Technique (which I didn’t know about) and how you came to use it without even being aware. The pictures you used illustrated what you were saying…
Hi Fiona! I really enjoyed your Blog Post, especially the way you explained core concepts of the module in a clear and organized manner. You also did great at linking them to your own experience and to how you learn best. The paragraph on motivation and how you separated how you relate to in-class vs….