Activity 10,11 - Digital Learning and Shifts in Learning

Digital Learning

Digital Learning and Shifts in Learning - Activity 10

Consider Alan November's ideas in relationship to the shifts in the assignment and learning activity design called for in our world of virtually ubiquitous access to information. Explore the "digitalness" of Bloom's Taxonomy with the sources mentioned in this module and beyond.

1. Post an example of a currently used instructional strategy or lesson that does not consider that students can easily locate factual information. Discuss why your example is the "status quo" and not an example of November's ideas of assignment design. Title this section of your post  Status Quo.

2. Share your favorite strategy/resource from November's article. Include a short description, how you feel you could utilize the strategy/resource in your classroom or context, and how such an activity can engage students of all interests. Title this section of your post  Digital Learning Farm.

3. Consider the pyramid image and Common-Sense Education video then share a new resource or tool you discovered in the pyramid and a brief idea of how you may be able to incorporate the resource into your instruction. Title this section  Digital Bloom's Taxonomy Pyramid.

"Universality" in Your Work - Activity 11

For your posting on this topic, consider UDL in the context of designing a technology-supported learning activity (e.g a lesson, a training, a workshop, etc.). Specifically, describe a sample learning activity that reflects each of the UDL dimensions. You might consider exploring  CAST's learning tools  for ideas, especially the Studio, Exchange, and Curriculum Toolkit. You are not creating a full learning activity; you are simply brainstorming and mapping in words. Include the following four sections in your response.

1. Learning activity description - a title and short description of your topic

2. Engagement (the WHY) - a minimum of two ideas on how to increase engagement/motivation for students of varying background, abilities, or interests.

3. Representation (the WHAT) - at least two options of how to present material differently in order to overcome barriers

4. Action and expression (the HOW)- at least two options of how students either navigate content or express knowledge, outcomes, or products