Blended Learning: Reflection Exercise

Using Prezi Video as an Instructional Tool

Introducing Face-to-Face Learning Experiences

• For a blended learning experience, I can make the weekly learning activities and discussions face-to-face. This can improve group discussions and collaboration.
• Giving learners the option to work on the group project in person can also improve collaboration.
• I think these face-to-face learning experiences will strengthen the "social" aspect of the community of inquiry model.
• Since this is designed to be a professional development module, I don't think the flipped classroom strategy would be effective. I think designing this to be a fully online curriculum where learners meet regularly face-to-face in a computer lab would be most effective.

Original Mode of Delivery: Online (Canvas)

This is a professional development module I designed for an Introduction to Instructional Design course I took this past summer.

Course Overview

1. Welcome and Getting Started
2. Introduce Yourself (Discussion)
3. Week 1: Navigating Prezi Video's User Interface
1. Challenge: Prezi Video Features (Activity + Discussion)
4. Week 2: Using Text, Graphics, and Audio Effectively
1. Challenge: Prezi Video x Principles of Multimedia Learning (Activity + Discussion)
5. Week 3: Using Prezi Video in Zoom
1. Challenge: Design a Group Presentation (Activity)
6. Week 4: Prezi Video Group Presentation
1. Group Presentations in Zoom (Activity)
7. Course Evaluation

Reflection

• Reflecting on the blended learning continuum, I think designing learning experiences in a computer lab is a good way to address the digital divide. Educators can make sure learners have the technology and access they need to participate in learning.
• I wonder how long and how often is it reasonable to schedule regular professional development learning sessions.