A1: Classcraft – Gamification of the Classroom through Roleplay
Are you a teacher like me, wanting to promote student agency but worried that the sandcastle you’ve built could fall apart at any moment? I’m a Year 4 teacher at an international school in China. Due to the pandemic, I am starting the year mid-way through the first term, so my students have been through […]
A1 – Using H5P to enhance student assessment
Rationale: I was given the task to create a syllabus for a grade nine curriculum through the Moodle learning platform. I wanted assessment to be an integral part of student interaction but to be honest, I found the Moodle platform very boring which pushed me to explore additional learning tools to make my learning activities […]
Mobile Learning: Converting Old and Designing New
Mobile ownership is growing, and with that, so is mobile learning. People are accustomed to using their phones to look up information, share knowledge, and learn on the fly. They want information instantly and effortlessly. These new norms pressure learning teams, such as mine, to rethink how online learning is developed and consumed across the […]
A1 – Zombies, Run!
As an instructional designer, the power of storytelling and the hero’s journey narrative has always interested me. In my own experience, I find them to be powerful tools when designing compelling and motivational learning experiences. A few years ago, I tore my ACL in one of my knees playing basketball. I was devasted as basketball […]
A1 – Digital Credential Platforms
I was originally planning to focus on micro-credentials but instead I pivoted to explore ‘digital credential platforms’. The topic got me thinking about all the times I’ve had to track down (and request) transcripts for a new job, or dig a hardcopy credential out of the closet to scan and send somewhere. (Maybe part of […]
A1-Digital Story-making Apps
Hi everyone, for this assignment, I decided to look at some digital story-making apps that might be suitable for my students. I’m a huge believer in the margin of story-telling and every person has their unique story to share, including my little 5-year-old learners. Mobile devices have opened up new possibilities for students’ story-making experience, […]
A1: Microcredentials in the Workforce
Hi everyone, My assignment focuses on the use of microcredentials in the workforce, both for learners and employees. Please find my website here. Emma
A1 – Smartphone Photography Technology Overview and Analysis
Hi Everyone, Please follow this link (desktop) or scan the QR code (mobile) to view my A1 project. The focus of my project is to give an overview and analyze current smartphone technology against current DSLR standards.