Category: Blog posts
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Week 5_Activity 2: Source Graphics for Educational Use
Learning outcome: Define diversity, racism, and inclusion. Graphics: I used two decorative images below to illustrate the concepts of systemic racism and inclusion in online course design. It is supported by the Integrated Model of Text and Picture Comprehension by Schnotz, W. (2022), as follows: References Schnotz, W. (2022). Integrated Model of Text and Picture…
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Week 2_Activity 2: Indigenous Curriculum in Your Context
My aha moment while reading Section 4: Incorporating diverse sources of Indigenous knowledge was to realize that “Indigenizing curricula is not about adding content related to Indigenous history or culture; it’s about shifting to an approach that incorporates Indigenous worldviews, including Indigenous pedagogies and approaches to knowledge” (Antoine et. al., 2018). In particular, the two…
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Week 2_Activity 1: Multimedia Learning Theory
In the online education initiative where I am involved as an instructional designer, one key consideration in its design is the incorporation of multimedia to enhance student engagement and achieve learning outcomes. While this approach creates a more dynamic and engaging learning experience, it is important to evaluate whether multimedia elements support students or if…
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Week 4_Activity 6: Try NoCoffee
I used the NoCoffee extension on my Firefox browser for the first time, and it was an eye-opening experience. I find the term “eye-opening” somewhat ironic, as the extension actually allowed me to experience accessibility challenges faced by individuals with visual impairments. However, I also find it appropriate, as it helped me realize how critical…
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Week 4_Activity 5: Apply the WCAG Accessibility Guidelines to an Online Resource
As an instructional designer for asynchronous online courses in higher education, I often incorporate TED Talks videos into learning activities to encourage student engagement and provide real-world examples relevant to course topics. For this activity, I used WCAG guidelines to examine Ruth Chang’s video I recently used for online resource in the course revision process…
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Week 4_Activity 2: Information Architecture
This activity was quite interesting, as it allowed me to see the impact of redesigning and rearranging text to enhance readability and comprehension. It was eye-opening to realize that the work I do every day as an instructional designer is actually classified as information architecture. One of the key design considerations in developing online programs…
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How to host Articulate 360 content on your website
As UBC Blog does not allow users to upload plugins, you can host your Articulate 360 content on your website using Google Cloud as a workaround solution. Useful Links
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E-Learning Project (Articulate 360)
This is a conceptual project designed to help internationally-trained professionals in securing employment in a new country by utilizing the Essential Skills framework. Originally developed as a 3-day in-person interactive workshop, the curriculum has been adapted into an e-Learning course using Articulate 360. *Please note, this project is in working progress. A Quick Overview
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Curriculum Development (Essential Skills Training)
“This position requires traveling to Ottawa for training. Does that work for you?” I remember Sigrid asking me this question during the final stage of the interview. My response? “Of course! I’ll make it work!” A month after accepting the offer, I found myself sitting on a plane headed to Ottawa. Excitement and anxiety filled…