Before going ahead to the main topic of today, which is the effect of interactive learning content on eLearning, let me start by talking about what the term "interaction" really means.
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EDTECH@UTRGV's curator insight,
May 1, 2019 3:01 PM
Universal Design for Learning (UDL) shouldn't be reserved just for online courses. We should be employing UDL principles in the development of all instructional resources.
Ruby Rennie Panter's curator insight,
August 1, 2014 5:16 AM
Nik gives some very useful insights and some practical ideas for developing online materials. He has a focus on Moodle, but the ideas relate to any online learning platform.
Donna Farren's curator insight,
August 1, 2014 8:16 AM
Nik makes some great points about Moodle - or really putting any content online - there has to be instructional design training, online teaching training or blended teaching training and how to select content for online delivery. technical training alone is not enough.
Mikko Hakala's curator insight,
August 7, 2014 5:40 PM
Problems and possibilities of Moodle (and other similar platforms) outlined by Nik Peachey:
* Why Moodle courses often suck? Not so intuitive platform to work with, lack of teacher training and skills to create online learning material (I agree with these points), excess security issues.
* What to do to improve.
* Comment about ready-made courses. There are various problems, for example these often contain little student-teacher or peer interaction. I agree that the ready-made digital material, in my experience, is not very personalisable (and therefore difficult to teach in an inspired way).
* How to develop your Moodle skills? The post gives 9 links to practical video tutorials (how to create a quiz, add a youtube, etc.). There are also free Moodle platforms to practice.
Read more: http://nikpeachey.blogspot.co.uk/2014/07/why-do-so-many-moodle-courses-suck.html
Melissa Marshall's curator insight,
April 9, 2014 1:44 AM
This app has been a plaything of mine for the last couple of weeks, and I am going to play over the holidays to see how it works. It is very easy to use: upload a video, write some notes/activities and there is the lesson. Seems a simple way to make flipped content for those starting to flip.
Catherine Wooller's curator insight,
April 24, 2014 8:12 PM
This is essentially like edmodo but has some other interesting features to monitor discussions from each person. |
Nik Peachey's curator insight,
May 24, 2017 4:34 AM
This is a great tool for creating a range of interactive activitity types.
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1. The think, pair and share technique is one of the most well-known interactive learning methods. This technique is versatile and can be used in many ways. A teacher will ask students to think about a question or task. Then they each share their thoughts with a partner, before the group shares. Students can share their thoughts with peers in a non-intimidating manner. However, they are not forced to respond to a whole room of students.
2. Take a side This activity is great for discussing controversial topics in my classroom. This activity is also useful for anticipatory activities when you start a new unit. Students are asked to make a statement and then they line up in groups on the opposite sides of the room according to their opinions. This activity can be expanded by adding more statements to influence opinion. You could also allow your children to debate each other. It will get your students moving and allow them to hear the ideas and opinions of their peers.
3. Interactive Notebooks This is a great way for students to learn how to be more present in their note-taking. An interactive notebook requires students to pay attention to every step. You can make templates on your own time if you are a teacher in the higher grades. However, I have seen students as young as 10 and 11 years old really enjoy this "arts & crafts" portion of classes. Interactive notebooks can be used in all subjects, including math, English and science. There is a plethora of information and free templates on the internet, ready for you to use for interactive learning. (https://www.joyusing.com/Document-Camera.html)
4. Online Collaboration Teachers have so many options online to get their students engaged and working together. Google Docs/Slides are a popular tool for students to collaborate on projects. But there are many other tools that you can use, and they are all free! Joyusing(www.joyusing.com) allows students to create videos for class projects. You can enhance what you do in the classroom by researching other media that your students can use to promote interactive learning.
5. My number one piece of advice regarding assessment is to allow your students to choose. Instead of assigning them an essay, offer them the possibility of creating a poster or creating slideshows, giving a speech, and writing that essay. While you can still assign a writing component to the easier options, it allows students to choose what they are best at. While some students prefer structure and being told what to do, others like more freedom and the ability to think for themselves.
Why is interactive learning content more effective? Here are some indications.