Importance of consistency
Consistency is key! I intend to review and revise my syllabus from a student's perspective to ensure the information is easily understandable.
The module consistency is the most important thing I learned to increase students' familiarity to the learning environment and their learning.
I learned alot about keeping modules consistent in not only the looks and feel, but also the amount of coursework it contains. I also learned about chunking information to help avid loss of interest in longer single videos. thats a great idea!
I didn't realize that having the same template for each module would help with student learning. I initially thought that variety would help, however now I realize it is better to have consistency so that students don't become easily confused and can concentrate on the course content.
helping the student to identify their learning style is important in helping students to succeed.
I see the importance of understanding your students knowledge base and learning needs. Consistency in time and template will keep the students from becoming anxious or unfamilar with navigating the system.
I have begun to create content that introduces ideas prior to a primary instruction of that topic but I also like the possibility of creating content that provides remedial learning of ideas. The benefit of smaller segments of content that reinforce definitely has the opportunity to improve student learning as well.
Having a learning-objects database of files, graphics, audio, video, or any necessary course component that may be used more than once in a course or in a variety of courses is such a great idea. I guess I have this started but should spend some time organizing and building on it.
Consistency in course design helps students become familiar and comfortable with the lesson marterial. Creating a learning-objects database can greatly help save the developer time in creating new courseware.
Consistency in instruction is a good way to help students learn.
I learned to organize learning objects into the lesson planning to enhance the learning process. I also learned to be consistent with how I choose to organize my teaching plans across all classes to better student understanding.
It is clear to me that course consistency is very important to have a good learning experience for the student and the instructor.
There was a lot of very good information that I would like to share.
1. Developing a very good course framework does help the students in the learning process
2. Al course modules should have the same look for course continuity
Modules should all look similar
I learned that we have to be consistent in our framework and engage our students at the level of their understanding
To be consistent with modules and to look in provided attachments
Creating a "Learning Objectives Database" will help save time when authoring modules, especially sonce we'll have to stay flexible and continue to tweak templates as we go.
It's very important to keep your modules consistent, using a 10 to 14 point text size, an easy to read font style, and use bold and italics to emphasis important information. It's also important to create a Learning-Objects Database (a repository to store files, graphics, audio, video, or any necessary course components that may be used more than once) and maintain it. By maintaining your Learning-Objects Database, it will save you time. You'll be able to find, sort, locate, and upload desired components to use in multiple courses.
