"The most important thing that schools can do is not to use technology in the curriculum more, but to use it more effectively."
John G. Palfrey and Urs Gasser
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5318 Instruct & Design Online Learning
Throughout this course, I have researched elements that make digital learning effective and impactful. I have developed a blended learning course for my second graders to participate in learning activities and demonstrate their learning in a meaningful way. Explore the pages below to learn more about the process of piloting an upgraded version of blended learning in my classroom. You'll find detailed information about how I designed the course, implemented this project, and gathered feedback from my learners so that I could continue to make improvements to their learning experience.
This page outlines my instructional design plan for reading as I intend to shift to competency based learning to outcome based learning using blended learning. Learners will participate in an environment where they have choice, ownership, and voice with authentic learning experiences.
Learn about the implementation process for a blended learning course for second graders. This course is designed to allow for rich learning experiences with Plot.
Documenting the process for usability testing has allowed me to reflect and discover obstacles I have had to overcome. These tools helped me identify changes that needed to be made to my design for a more effective implementation of blended learning.
Learning is a continuous process that never ends. As a lead learner in my classroom and on my campus, it is important to reflect on what is going well and what should be improved upon.