I have learned many things related to design this semester. I think the one that will stick with me most was the Dervin assignment from the beginning of the semester. When I read (tried to) Dervin's "From the Mind's Eye of the User" I immediately got nervous that there would be Dervin readings for each class (cold sweats!). Luckily, the introduction of Dervin served as a great teachable moment far beyond the words on the page. Reading the text made me confused and tired, like I was trudging through quick sand, which was the point. I believe Professor Curtis' true message was to be able to observe how our students react when they are learning something new, especially if the content is difficult. I felt like I was living the experience as I was reading about the experience, strange yet cool feeling. It finally clicked, as I was reading the text, I was actually learning about myself and my learning tendencies. Awesome! At that moment I knew this would be a powerful class and it was. I believe that I have evolved as an innovative thinker. I try to consider Dervin and many other learned design methods whenever I am planning a unit. Being aware of unique learning styles and how to design a lesson allows me to better reach my students.
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Kirsten
5/3/2020 02:15:23 pm
I felt the same way when we had to read that text. I agree that it was a powerful way to get us to take a step back and really think about our learners. We throw so much information at them in a day that it is important to take a step back and make sure what we are delivering is comprehendible for our students!
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Evrim Cakir
5/3/2020 02:51:29 pm
Sometimes we are so rushed to get the lesson done, we forget about the learners. I spent a good year with the words "slow down" written on my hand so i would remember that all students learn differently and I have to take time.
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