This week we will continue the exploration of learning design by looking at some instructional approaches. Your to do’s this week:

  • Read any announcements on Mattermost.
  • If you haven’t started, review the expectations for the Learning Design Blueprint Group assignment. Note that a rubric has been added for your consideration, if it is helpful.
  • Complete Blog Post #2 – which is an independent inquiry on one of the following instructional approaches within your learning pod (each of you should pick a different one) – Inquiry, Project-Based, Design Thinking, Direct Instruction, and Open Pedagogies.
  • As you research, consider connecting with other peers in the class who will be exploring the same topic. Share information and resources! Give credit for the ideas, information, or resources you receive. Consider posting on Mattermost in our Town Square which approach you will be researching to find others who are looking at the same approach.
  • Craft your Blog Post 2, cite any resources used and submit via Brightspace (Blog Post # 2 assignment folder) by Monday, February 9. In your blog on the instructional approach, share:
    • An overview of the characteristics of the approach
    • A discussion of how the approach does or does not align with your chosen topic.
    • If it has a place in your final Interactive Learning Design (why or why not)
    • It is fine if you post this one after the suggested deadline because the Blueprint is due on the same day. I encourage you to complete that task first, but leave it up to you to figure out. Ideally both will be submitted by Friday, February 13th.
  • Please comment on the blog posts of your learning pod members. Try to aim to share feedback on the posts of one or two other classmates. Make these comments as posts on your own blog and hyperlink back to the original authors.
  • Meet with your Learning Pod to discuss the above instructional approaches and select one that aligns best with your topic in Blueprint.
  • Hand in your Blueprint via the Brightspace folder- deadline for this is Monday, February 9th as well (remember my deadlines are very flexible!). One group member can submit on behalf of the group, just clearly indicate the names of your fellow students in the text submission field If you used Google Docs, please copy/paste a link with commenting privileges.
  • Remember if you would like to chat with me about anything, either send me a private message on Mattermost or join the open student hours on Tuesdays from 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. on Zoom – drop by if you need/want to chat about anything course-related. Link to join: https://bit.ly/edci335zoom