Now this is a module that I can really understand, especially with the flow chart. This module like the previous ones starts off with a problem or a challenge to solve. It also uses prior knowledge to help solve the problem or complete the challenge. Students have the opportunity to complete various activities to help them focus on solving the problem or completing the challenge. These activities could be in the form of videos, simulations, labs, reading, etc. Assessments give each student the opportunity to apply what they know and evaluate what they need to study more. A capstone project of task might also be included. In the wrap up section, the lessons are summarized and students have the opportunity to reflect on their initial answers and how much they have learned.
A challenge I see in this module is knowing the prior knowledge of all the students in my class, especially my EC students. I think this module would also require a lot of supervision to assure that students stayed on task. I can see my high school students loosing focus. The positive side is that this type of module allows for all types multimedia. I would use Googledocs, You Tube, Survey Monkey.
I agree with you that the perspectives and resources section offers a lot of flexibility - which is great for instructors who may already have a good sense of instructional design, but perhaps for others, more guidance or best practices may be welcomed?
ReplyDeleteI agree that this model is much easier to understand than some of the previous ones. It would be interesting to see what prior knowledge students bring to these activities.
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