Talk:Unit 1: Assessing different learning styles

-- Valerie Nobile 13:36, 21 November 2012 (EST)

James,

I like the idea of the close test. I believe it is a more creative way to test student abilities, rather than the typical question and answer. However, since every student thinks differently, I am wondering if they would definitely fill in the correct word. The comprehension questions probably are the best determinate of a student's abilities, but students tend to get tired of the usual question/answer type deal.

I think your first unit has a lot of good information in it. I really like the link to the learning test. I find that to be very interesting. I believe adding some more visuals like pictures may enhance your course, so it is not just a lot of text. Also, maybe have a separate link for the matching game answers. Once I seen them I was cheating haha. Great work!

Unit 1 -- Diana M. Cary 08:30, 25 November 2012 (EST)

Hi Jim,

You have a good start here with your mini-course. Interesting topic and good information are contained within the introduction and the start of Unit 1. I agree with Valerie that you should have a separate link for your answer key and bring in some graphics to make the course more aesthetically pleasing. Looking forward to seeing what's next.

Great start! -- Christina Arnone 22:06, 27 November 2012 (EST)

Hi Jim,

I like where you are headed with your Unit 1 lesson plan. The use of a game is a great idea, and a fun one! It makes the unit more interactive than simply reading and clicking. One suggestion I would make is to have a link back to your actual mini-course outline in each of your units. That way your participants can easily navigate through your course.

Love the activities! -- Maree Michaud-Sacks 13:43, 28 November 2012 (EST)

Hi Jim,

I really like your topic and enjoyed all of the tools, quizzes and games you had. A few suggestions I have for you are:

1. Perhaps add more structure to your course in terms of sections, bold text, and graphics to indicate links or activities. I’m a visual learner, so it is helpful to me if the information is organized in a visual hierarchy.

2. Also, you may want to add a link back to your course from your matching game, and the answers.

I look forward to seeing the rest of your course!

Maree