Reflections from Design for How People Learn. From Chapter 2: It is important to not just hand your learners information, but instead to help them construct and organize their framework for that information. What are some strategies you could implement to aid learners in the construction and ... read more
Archives for October 2017
Learning Style and DISC Profile
LEARNING STYLE We took tests in IDD620 to determine learning styles. I tested very high for visual and auditory but very low for kinesthetic. Visual and Auditory Learning: I’ve always preferred visual to auditory learning, so I didn’t expect to score so high in auditory. I see now that I do my ... read more
Super (Quiz) Bowl Game
THE GAME I designed a board game called Super (Quiz) Bowl. It is a game combining trivia questions with the rules of football, where the game board is a football field with an “end zone” at either end, which must be crossed to score a touchdown. I made a game board out of foam core board, but you ... read more
Public Training Seminars about Hurricane Evacuation
Reflection from Trends and Issues in Instructional Design and Technology Question The Gulf Coast city of New Orleans, Louisiana, is often threatened by dangerous hurricanes during the time between June 1 and November 1 each year. As you may recall the city was devastated by hurricane Katrina in ... read more
Instagram in the College Classroom?
Instagram is a very popular, visually-driven social media platform. For the optimum socially-constructive experience on Instagram, users must be on a smartphone and working within the Instagram app. In the past, Instagram users could not post unless they were on their phone, using the app. ... read more
Using Rich Media Wisely
Reflection from Trends and Issues in Instructional Design and Technology Question Suppose you wish to help people learn how to carry out a fitness exercise routine using workout equipment. Would it be better to use a series of still diagrams, an animation, or a video? Would it be better to use ... read more