ā Universal Design for Learning (UDL): Universal design for learning allows for educators to create personalized learning that helps benefit each student. It’s unreasonable to assume all students are at the same learning level and learn in the same way. It should be assumed by educators that their classrooms could be full of students speaking…
Hi Alexandra, I thought your post on backwards design and learning outcomes was very insightful. I also find I am more successful in my courses if I am able to mark my calendar with due dates and map out time I have to dedicate to working on projects, studying, completing readings, etc. Without backwards learning…
Hi Simon, I really enjoyed reading your second blog post. I found the better learning design prompt in your blog to be especially interesting. I also struggled with creating effective notes at the beginning of University and often took the easiest route by downloading them off the course page. Later, I learned this was not…
Hi Larissa, It was great to read over your blog post! The media you were able to link created strong support for your points. As well as the personal examples you were able to incorporate into your writing. I hadn’t previously heard of the Malcolm Knowles Adult Learning Theory before reading over your blog. I…
Hi Divina, I really enjoyed reading your first blog post! It was great to see all the articles and images you were able to link. It helped give me a clearer picture of the points you were trying to articulate in your foundations of learning design post. I also really liked the study method you…
Hi Alexandra, I really enjoyed reading your first blog post. I can relate to how difficult it can be to figure out public transportation in a new country. There can be many barriers such as learning a new language, route changes, different payment systems, etc. I have also lived abroad and found myself having similar…
ā Backward Design and Understanding by Design (UbD): It is valuable to start planning with end goals in mind as learning plans will differ for each student. Creating learning plans that best address your classroom will lead to better goal results. An example of where I have implemented this practice in my own education is…
ā Introduction Hi everybody, my name is Brooklyn Restell. Iām going into my third year of studying at the University of Victoria. After I graduate I plan to complete my PDPP and work in elementary education. Last semester, I was able to take a few EDCI classes and it helped establish my interest in education…