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Inclusive Design

November 3, 2022 / / 0 Comments
  1. How will my interactive learning resource ensure that the needs of all the learners are being met:
    Inclusivity in learning design refers to the idea of acknowledging differences or diversity in the learning abilities and experiences of learners and addressing barriers that may prevent learners from giving their best performance. According to the “Inclusive Learning Design” article, “ensuring that all learners can pursue excellence in all aspects of their education requires some proactive work by learning designers”. This implies that learning designers must take the initiative to ensure that the learning resources they provide to their learners must be designed in a way that is inclusive for every individual so that everyone has a fair chance to perform well. When crafting learning resources, educators can reflect on and try to identify any potential barriers that learners can come across. Addressing these barriers is a good place to start for creating an inclusive learning resource. Another strategy educators can employ is being mindful of the fact that not every learner is going to be a neurotypical person. Understanding and acknowledging neurodiversity is essential in creating an inclusive learning design. For example, some students may have an Auditory processing disorder which would put them at a significant disadvantage in comparison to students who don’t face this challenge. A good solution for addressing this barrier is providing live transcription tools for every student. Being able to read what’s being taught live can be very helpful for students with an Auditory Processing Disorder. This would also further benefit other students who may be facing challenges in terms of retaining information being taught in a classroom. For example, having access to the live transcription tool can also be helpful for students who have Attentional Deficit Hyperactive Disorder (ADHD) and tend to have difficulties in listening to verbal information for extended periods of time. Providing this additional support for targeting one specific barrier creates opportunities for other students who may not be facing the same exact barrier.

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https://edtechuvic.ca/edci335/prompt-inclusive-design/

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October 9, 2022 / / 0 Comments

After reading your post, I have gained a better understanding of Open Pedagogies. I really like how you have explained this instructional method and tied it into our Learning Design Blueprint!

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Blog # 2 Experiential Learning

October 9, 2022 / / 0 Comments

Experiential learning refers to a form of learning which involves gaining knowledge through experience. These experiences could be by first-hand observation or hands-on learning experiences such as examining or interacting with various specimens in a biology lab. This instructional approach is based on Kolb’s experiential learning model which states that a learner aiming to obtain knowledge through a direct learning experience must have the following criteria: Active involvement in the learning experience, reflection on knowledge gained, ability to form a concept of the experience, or in other words, “conceptualize” it and possess the skills that show utilization of the knowledge or ideas obtained through the learning experience.
This instructional method aligns with my group’s chosen topic of “How do we Learn”. One of the target essential questions in our Learning BluePrint includes how “experiments can help learners to digest the theoretical knowledge they learning and how experiments should be designed”. This method of learning is an example of Experiential learning as it involves hands-on experience. This instructional method would have a place in our Interactive Learning project as one of our main essential questions is based on Experiential learning.

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Experiential_learning

Post # 1: My Best Learning Experience

September 24, 2022 / / 0 Comments

It is ubiquitous for students to face learning challenges throughout their years of education. There are several factors which can affect the learning process and thereby contribute to these learning difficulties. Such factors can be motivation, cognition and social. One of my best learning experiences occurred when I took a Mind and Brain Psychology course (PSYC 251) at the University of Victoria.

Ironically, I initially had a difficult time with this course as I faced multiple learning challenges. Two of the main challenges I faced were motivation and difficulty with memory retention. If you have taken PSYC 251 before, you would be familiar with the challenge of memorizing the vast array of terminology of brain anatomy and learning the corresponding function of the anatomical region. Prior to taking this course, some of my peers had warned me about the difficulties they faced in this course which predisposed me to the idea that I too would perform poorly and have a hard time with this course. This is a great example of how I was subjected to the effects of “Confirmation Bias”. Having this preconceived notion about the course and finding difficulty in learning the terminology really set me back and demotivated me to the point where I would not attend some classes.

However, I was determined to take the driver’s seat and put effort into improving my performance. First, I started by ensuring that I attended all classes and took detailed notes every time. I would go over my notes at least one-time the same day and also make flashcards with the anatomical terms and their functions and would go over them multiple times which dramatically improved my learning retention. At the end of each study session, I would reward myself by doing something fun and relaxing. This helped me create positive reinforcement which made me positively associate with learning. On the days when my motivation was low, I would go over the flashcards with my friends which made the learning experience more fun and engaging. Furthermore, my professor assigned weekly quizzes which tested my retention and doing well on the quizzes was very rewarding as it gave me a boost in motivation and confidence. Overall, this course was a fun learning experience for me as I found it interesting and used effective learning strategies, and getting an A+ was just a cherry on top.

About Me

September 13, 2022 / / 0 Comments

Hi everyone!

My name is Eemaan and my pronouns are She/Her. I am a 3rd-year Psychology student at the University of Victoria and I am excited to learn new things about technology-mediated learning experiences.
A little about me: I am originally from Saudi Arabia and I moved to Victoria about three years ago to pursue my bachelor’s degree in Psychology. It has definitely been a big transition moving from the middle east to Canada but I’m really enjoying the diversity and nature here. I’m currently studying remotely from Vancouver and I live with two of my cats, Cloudy and Misa. In my free time, I enjoy reading, cooking, singing, playing VR games, and watching anime and other tv shows.
I look forward to speaking with you all!

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