I liked the idea of chunking - using conjoined course objects to facilitate grasp of related concepts in a course.
Consistency is key to retention and easy of use.
It is essential to keep modules consistent and clear. The learning process can be disrupted by confusion and inconsistent pacing.
I've learned that our teaching software doesn't allow this concept to be implemented.
The most important thing I learned was to be consistent in use of language. I plan on making sure I use linear verbiage and adjectives to stay consistent.
I learned that being consistent helps students with their understandings and flow of the materials and can reduce student anxiety.
I learned about being consistent with the development of modules so students can better find tasks and complete them online.
Learning objects may be subject matter specific or general. The school may have general learning objects that the instructor can use.
The most important thing is consistency so students can feel as though they are progressing through the course and not getting off track
Consistency is the key. Having the course set up and able to use portions of the module in other course shells is a helpful key.
Learning modules need to be consistent in size and language usage among other considerations. Develop these with the student's learning needs in mind.
Consistency is key to activating a familiarity that aids in students learning. Having a diversity of access to the information to cater to different learning styles within the consistent module layout also boosts learning.
Proper planning of the course framework will support course learning objectives and provide a better learning environment. It's an ongoing process that needs to be relied on in order to maintain high quality instruction in an online learning environment and also can be used to organize materials for efficient instruction in the future.
In this module, the focus was development and consistency of resources. A single database (repository) should be created to save different course resources like videos, graphs, complementary articles, etc., in order for easy and convenient access to use for future courses. Also, in developing the course and modules, there should be a consistent theme used throughout to include wording, fonts, graphics, etc. as not to confuse the students but rather enhance their learning.
A database of learning materials may be used in more than one course if the objectives are congruent.
I never really thought about keeping a learning objects database to store content to reuse later. That is a very interesting idea to consider.
That it is important to keep each module the same length, make sure it stays consistent and make sure the appearance of each module is the same.
Consistency in presentation of the course will help students feel comfortable navigating. It can also make the grading and analyzing easier for the instructor as well.
I use a course framework to navigate my students through the semesters material. Each module builds upon the last.
When it comes to course content, it's essential that instructors carefully plan and ensure that the content supports the course learning objectives. One way to achieve this is to identify areas where students are having difficulties or to ensure that the course content and graphics are correctly placed to enhance student learning and success. Moreover, instructors should maintain a database that includes relevant items that can be quickly found, sorted, located, and uploaded across multiple courses.
