Category: Assignment 2 – Blog Feedback

Hi Xinh,

Your blog post about the Design of Multimedia Learning Objects and Artifacts is thorough and easy to understand. I really liked how you explained each of the 3 components of the Cognitive Load Theory (CLT) such as effective load, ineffective load, and task difficulty load. In addition, the YouTube video in your blog post relates to your topic very well and summarizes cognitive load theory in a short and visually effective way. The poster you created on Canva shows a great example of CLT. For example, it is straight to the point, and visually appealing.

Well done and thank you for sharing!

Yashvi Shah

Hi Katie,

Your blog post about Evaluating Using the SECTIONS Model is very well written and easy to follow. I really liked how you explained the SECTIONS model in detail, such as what each of the letters stand for and their meaning. I also liked how you incorporated real-life applications of SECTIONS and specifically relating it to the Health Information Science field.

As a reader and someone who also learns better with visual content, it was really helpful to see the infographic about TELUS Med Access SECTIONS Evaluation. It was visually appealing and straight to the point.

 Great post and thank you for sharing!

Yashvi Shah

Hi Grace,

Thank you for sharing your blog post about How We Evaluate Multimedia and Multimedia Tools. Each of the 3 models were written in detail and very easy to follow. I like how you incorporated 2 different forms of multimedia such as the images used to describe the TPACK and SAMR models, and the video to explain the SECTIONS model. I agree with your point that without technology, many educators would struggle to get their lessons across to their students. Especially since the pandemic, many educators realized the importance of technology in education. I am curious to know what was the first form of technology you used in school and at what age? Personally, I remember the first form of technology I used was a SMART Board in third grade.

Great post!

Yashvi Shah

Hello Grace,

Great blog post about Learning Tools! It was straightforward and very easy to read. As you mentioned, many tools such as Zoom, YouTube, and Google Drive/Documents have become popular especially due to COVID-19. During the pandemic, many students began learning from home, meaning they were away from their classmates and the physical classroom setting. This can make it challenging for many students to learn new material which can also negatively impact their learning process. However, the use of interactive multimedia can significantly help. According to Mayer’s observation, people learn better when interactive multimedia is used, both in their education or workplace. As a result, the use of the tools mentioned above have significantly increased due to COVID-19, and I therefore I agree with your point.

I also like how you incorporated a form of multimedia, such as the image, into your blog post. This image relates to your topic very well.

Thank you for sharing!
Yashvi

Hi Grace,

Thank you for sharing your post about Inclusion & Differentiated Learning: UDL, UID and UbD. It was easy to read and very well written. I really liked how you described 4 different styles of learning. I am also a visual learner; I remember material more easily and faster when it is presented in a visually appealing way, such as an infographic, rather than in the form of a text. I also liked how you incorporated a form of multimedia, such as an image, for each of the 4 learning styles. This makes your blog post engaging and fun to read.

Since you are a visual learner, I was wondering how you study for courses that are heavily text based and what strategies you use?

Great post and well done!

Yashvi Shah

Hello Katie,

Thank you sharing your blog post about Creating an Effective PowerPoint. I agree with your point how there are many websites that provide information on what not to do when creating a PowerPoint instead of informing the reader on what to do. Therefore, I appreciate how you provided tips and tricks on how to create an effective PowerPoint in your blog post. Each of the six rules were written very well. They were straight to the point and easy to read.

I would also like to mention that the multimedia you incorporated in your blog post are very useful. For example, as a reader, it was helpful to see a summary of the six simple rules shown in the image you included. This would also be beneficial especially to those who are just beginning to use PowerPoint and want to keep it as a quick reference. I was curious on if you use any of these six rules for your PowerPoint presentations, and how they have helped improve your overall presentations?

Well done!

Yashvi Shah

Hello Xinh,

I enjoyed reading your blog post about fixed and growth mindset. It was thorough and very well-written. I liked how you introduced the topic by comparing fixed and growth mindset, and then shared your personal experience with each of them.

While reading your blog post, I realized how important it is to have a growth mindset. I agree with your point that one’s mindset can prevent them from making progress and can negatively impact their ability to achieve goals. As you mentioned, that if you had a fixed mindset in your statistics course after performing poorly on one assignment, you would not have achieved the desired outcome. However, because you started to develop a growth mindset, you saw the assignment as a learning opportunity to further develop your skills rather than believing you were unable to do succeed in the rest of the course.  

I also liked how you incorporated forms of multimedia, such as the image and video, into your blog post. This made the topic more engaging and fun to learn about.

Great post and thank you for sharing!

Yashvi Shah