Blog #1 Feedback
Taralyn Chichak’s Blog Post #1
Hi Taralyn,
I really enjoyed reading your post! The summarization is well on point, and I agree with your explanation of the difference between cognitivism and constructivism. I completely understand how it was difficult to separate the two since both are similar in some factors, but you explained it very clearly. Another thing that caught my eye while reading your blog post is your learning style. Although my learning style is behaviourism since I like to interact with the events that are happening around me. I tend to find myself resonating with your learning style, constructivism simply because I like to challenge myself and actively engage with content to stimulate my brain. I agree with your perspective on constructivism because it can help you in the real world and enhance problem solving skills which can contribute to a person’s success. In addition, I don’t find having trouble memorizing, but I definitely prefer to study with repetitions, like for example math, the only way to improve your mathematical learning is through repetitions until it becomes “muscle memory.” Your conclusion also opened my eyes for myself because everyone is different with different learning styles and the only way to enhance and practice your brain is to embrace how you actually learn and receive information.
Jemerson Boncaros
Hi Parmis,
The way you explained that forgetting is primarily due to the “nonuse” of a response over time really shows your understanding of the topic. Moreover, I completely understand and agree to your perspective about your argument that “forgetting memories can be a result of interference or retrieval failure, rather than just “nonuse.” Additionally, I like how you took initiative and realized how to tackle the road block of psychology statistics, specifically, hypothesis testing. Since I’m a BCom student, we also have statistics and had a hard time understanding hypothesis testing as well. Reading your story made me realize that I had done the exact same thing you did. I approached my problem of understanding hypothesis testing by watching videos through YouTube since class lectures were not recorded, and still applied the formulas and concepts I learned in class. I also realized that with statistics, or math in general, repetition with questions is the only way to study until it becomes a “muscle memory” to know which equation to use right away. Like I can fully relate because it really helped me achieve the desired grade I want and understood the course for the better.
Great job with your blog post!
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Blog #2 Feedback
Taralyn Chichak’s Blog Post #2
Hi Taralyn,
I really like how you structured your blog post on cooperative learning! You clearly highlighted the key benefits and agree with all the points you’ve made, specifically how cooperative learning is a “team-based and helps create a better community, leading to a warmer atmosphere in the classroom. A Factor that stood out to me is how you added the fact that cooperative learning contributes to a positive interdependence and enhances interpersonal skills. Additionally, I like how you showed your understanding of this topic by connecting cooperative learning to differentiated learning as both have its contribution to learning success, such as that cooperative learning supports differentiated learning by having the students to work in mixed-ability groups and can enhance their strengths and receive peer support in areas where they need improvement. This really highlights the need of student support with their needs in regard to diverse learning.
Hey Dawson!
I really like how you connected open pedagogy to sleep hygiene in your learning blueprint. Additionally I highly agree with your statement about allowing students to engage wit the topic in meaningful ways, such as that it boosts their motivation to engage with the content and enjoy it. Your solution in regard to passively reading about sleep hygiene is well thought of, cheers to that, especially how you added information such as infographics and/or podcast to educate others with healthy sleeping habits.
Additionally, open discussion forums amongst peers enables them to share their opinion without judgement and help each other which definitely improve sleep habits, as you mentioned on your post.
Overall, great job! and you clearly demonstrated your understanding and connection between the two!
Hi Parmis,
Your introduction about experiential learning is very knowledgeable. I like how you are straightforward with the information by connecting both constructivist and interdisciplinary learning to experiential learning. I also love how you provided evidence that this method works by mentioning multiple theorists. Additionally, the way you included Experiential Learning Theory (ELT) followed by its four stages really shows that you understand the concept of experiential learning. Moreover, The blog is so well-structured, as you also did not forget to include how this type of learning boosts learner’s engagement by interactive activities such as problem-solving and practical application.
Keep up the good work!
Blog #3 Feedback
Hi Taralyn,
Your blog post #3 about creating your own learning resource is well planned and was carefully designed to help diverse learning needs and reach learning success easier than ever. By incorporating multiple instructional strategies such as engaging content through readings, videos, and case studies that caters to different learning preferences really emphasizes your understanding of your idea and how it would benefit the diverse learning needs. Additionally, what I realized throughout the blog which is great is you did not forget to acknowledge interactive scenarios, quizzes, and lesson plan development exercises where it allows educators to apply their knowledge practically. Moreover, the way you used unexpected pandemics as an example to show the reader that your learning resource is still accessible through an online learning platform highlights the way you’ve taken every possible situation to occur and already implemented a solution and a way to pivot in the case of a pandemic or any unexpected situation occurs. This proves the amount of thoughts and consideration to create this learning resource for diverse learning needs and ensure a successful learning goal. All in all I 100% support your learning resource as it is well-structured and engaging that leads to a successful learning story.
Hi Parmis!
I really love how you are utilizing and integrating multiple styles of content to ensure learning success such as audio, video, and/or text. The way you highlighted a multimodal approach in regard to learners with auditory, visual, or kinesthetic preferences is really thoughtful of you and shows that you clearly understand students’ learning needs. Additionally, implementing the Universal Design for Learning (UDL) principles is a great tactic to ensure student engagement where they have the option to customize text sizes, captions, and more!
Additionally, I love how you considered the cultural aspect of each learning environment! It gave me a “light bulb” moment on my end (lol). But, I do agree and it is important that we should consider the cultural aspect of different learning environment as it boosts student engagement. I believe that if this factor is not fully addressed, students in different culture/ethnicity, beliefs, and learning style may feel excluded.
Overall, great job on your post! Your interactive learning resource is well-structured and ensures engagement and accessibility for students.
Hi Dawson,
First off, your blog is so well structured, great job! What pulled me in right away is your analogy of a city designed only for olympic athletes, like I got so hooked that I imagined it right away. This creates an emotional connection to the readers which is a great job on your end! Every point you make, you back it up with evidence along with metaphors and analogies for the reader to fully understand, and I really love that, especially the curb cuts in sidewalks analogy, I have never thought of it that way for Universal Design for Learning (UDL) framework, so thank you for that. Additionally, my favourite one is the GPS system metaphor, the way you explained each concept of UDL is effective! Your blog post #3 is very easy to understand, and clearly you have put a lot of thoughts into creating this!
Well done!
Blog #4 Feedback
Taralyn Chichak’s Blog Post #4
Hey Taralyn!
The way you analyzed the video “Differentiating Instruction: It’s Not as Hard as You Think” really shows your understanding of differentiated instruction! You highlighted key points effectively and have written a structured analysis overall. I definitely agree with educators should reflect on their current teaching practices and consider how differentiated instruction can be implemented in their classrooms which is basically active engagement on their own behalf as the educator. Additionally, when you mentioned about educators are required to create a plan to address differentiated challenges in their own classroom is really good as it sounds firm and non-negotiable. With the group forum discussion through bright space, this should encourage educators to take action about their teaching style and determine where they lack to have a better student engagement and meet their classrooms diverse learning needs. With the forum, this enables educators to motivate each other and provide feedback to better their understanding about diverse learning needs. This is a really thoughtful solution for educators who does not care at all or not interested in learning about differentiated instructions. Good job mentioning and providing a solution!
Hi Zeah!
Your post really highlights the main points of the video you have chosen, and I really like that! What caught my eye is when you highlighted self-reflection and active learning as valuable factors to encourage students to be open minded with different learning strategies. This would also ensure students to learn at their own pace without the pressure from other people. The fact that you also considered alternative solutions to ensure that students can make a choice between videos, blog posts, or discussion forums to express their reflections, is really thoughtful and caring as it increases engagement and motivation to learn, in which it aligns with active participation and personalization according to Bates (2019). Additionally, adding captions and transcripts proves your thoughtfulness to the students regardless of any disabilities they are experiencing. What I love about this is that this ensures all the learners to fully engage with the content despite all their needs.
Hi Parmis,
I like how you found a video about learning cycles and its four different stages of learning such as concrete experience, reflective observation, abstract conceptualization, and active experimentation. I also like how you realized that the video isn’t really an interactive video but more of a self-reflection and critical thinking skills. In terms of feedback, self assessments really suits the best for this type of work as it focuses more on self-reflection and critical thinking. Additionally, I like how you took accessibility into consideration by providing captions, discussion boards, and audio versions to ensure learners need to fully engage with the content.
Overall it shows that you fully engaged and understand the video, and I can see that you are really aiming to help students reach learning success!
Hi Dawson,
I really love how well-structured your blog post is, from labels to information, everything is straightforward! Your post really highlights your understanding of the video you chose and you successfully highlighted the important factors. Although it’s not much of an interactive video but more so on the informational side, it’s still effective for learners to watch as they can self-reflect and perhaps motivate them to better their sleep schedule.
Great job summarizing the entire video and taking accessibility into consideration by providing close caption, clear and high-contrast visuals, and lastly, alternative transcript summary. These are key factors to ensuring the learners success.
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