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First of all, this is a clear learning plan. The whole PPT is complete and enjoyable. As a learner, I have a particular concept of the learning plan and learning process. The introduction to Python video is very straightforward. I also know this kind of Programming language before and have had some experience with R-Studio. Hence, I have two minor suggestions. First of all, I understand that this learning plan is a self-study process, but I think it is possible to add several corresponding live classes? In computer language learning, learners will encounter many minor problems. For example, different computer formats may have slight differences in operation methods. And learners often do not realize that this is a simple problem, which wastes a lot of time. Therefore, if doing some simultaneous classes to do Q&A related to teaching content, I think it will increase the integrity of the course. Secondly, I find that all the activities related to the study are in the form of tests, like quizzes or T&F questions. Of course, this is the most direct way to give feedback on the learning situation. But if possible, could you add some interactive links? For example, lecturers can do some group competitions to get feedback. Correct me if I am wrong, because I had some difficulties teaching myself R-Studios. But overall, I appreciated and liked the program, which gave me a strong urge to learn Python.

Hi, I am Misi. Thanks for your post. I completely agree with your advice. Pauses in a video to add interaction will increase the completeness of the video. But I like this video very much. Although I know a little about these five festivals as a Chinese, I know more about how to celebrate them. This video gives me a deeper understanding of the origin of festivals.
Link: https://xinyili.opened.ca/2022/06/23/final-post/

Prompt:
1. What kind of interaction would the video require from your students? Does it force them to respond in some way (inherent)?
2. How would students get feedback on the activity that you set? What medium or technology would they and/or you use for getting and giving feedback on their activity?
3. How much work for you would that activity cause? Would the work be both manageable and worthwhile? Could the activity be scaled for larger numbers of students?
4. How will you address any potential barriers for your learners in the use of this video to ensure an inclusive design?

When I typed “Chinese language learning for Beginners” on YouTube, I got a lot of videos about it. After some comparison, I chose a video that taught the Chinese numbers 1 to 20. First of all, the length of this video is moderate, the learning content is relatively appropriate, and the picture quality is clear, without redundant advertisements. In the video, students were asked to repeat the words, but not quickly and immediately after the teacher’s demonstration. This video does not force them to respond in some way. But it is not a live class, so I think most students will practice pronunciation. This video is part of a tutorial released by a Chinese language tutoring organization to attract Chinese language learners to join the organization. In my opinion, the staff tries to maximize the attraction of Chinese learners with a minimal workload. Because the teaching content prepared by the video author must be much larger than the content contained in the video, a good teaching demonstration can attract students. At the end of the video, the author releases the website of the teaching institution and encourages viewers to like, comment, and forward the video. The comments section is a great place to receive feedback, where students can comment and communicate. However, if I were a video writer, I would interact with students in the comments section and try to answer some simple questions. Generally speaking, as a Chinese speaker, I think this is an excellent teaching video.

Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vwg7FjkghHc

Hello, I am Misi. I totally agree with your post, and the picture gave a detaild explanation. Before learning this course, I was completely unaware of the critical role of a Learning Designer. However, it is now found that learning by design can capture and maintain learner engagement, which is absolutely inclusive.
Link: https://zileb.opened.ca/2022/06/20/blog-post-3-inclusive-design/

Prompt: How can you adjust your planned learning activities to meet the needs of your learners if an unexpected event occurs? (for example, a pandemic arises and many of your employees must now work from home – how will you ensure that they can still do their jobs? What training will they need, and how will you deliver it, knowing they must remain at home?) This is a common discussion thread right now as many schools and universities have made the switch to teaching online.

As the title says, this is a very timely question, as most countries worldwide have been severely affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. To control the development of the epidemic, most schools and enterprises choose to work online. As the learning Designer, I will make a more detailed learning schedule when such situations occur and try to make elaborate learning arrangements for each day. Also, I will upload the related learning materials in various formats, such as PDF and Word versions, to facilitate the needs of different learners. In addition, for online teaching, I will insist on synchronous instruction to ensure students’ learning status. Still, I will record the video simultaneously to facilitate students’ review after class and improve the knowledge content. Language learning requires a corresponding language environment so that I will enrich the interactive links in my learning plan. For example, I will do more questioning in the teaching process and record the participation rate of students. In addition, the proportion of attendance should be increased in the assessment plan to increase students’ enthusiasm as well. Teaching online will certainly distract students, so I will add more interactive activities to arouse students’ interest in learning.

Hi, I am Misi Cheng. After reading this post, I understood more about cooperative learning, and the explanation is complete and accurate. Indeed, in college, teamwork is critical, and team members help each other to fill in the gaps. In addition, I would like to add that for international students studying in a strange country, teamwork is undoubtedly a perfect opportunity to socialize, which can reduce the feeling of loneliness and is undoubtedly a factor helping us to succeed in university.
Link: https://yiyuan335.opened.ca/post-2-learning-design-ii/

By Definition, direct instruction means that the instructor teaches the students relevant knowledge through explicit teaching techniques, such as breaking the lesson down into different conceptual themes. This teaching method originated in the United States (Wikipedia, 2022). It takes small classes of five to ten students to teach, and each teacher needs to make students fully understand the teaching content. Therefore, this learning method relies heavily on a strict teaching plan and does not include classroom interaction (Direct instruction, n.d.). 

Direct instruction consists of six steps. First, introduce materials to help students arouse relevant knowledge, then show new materials to check for omissions and fill in gaps, guide students, correct mistakes made by students, and reteach new materials. This is followed by providing feedback to summarize the lesson and allowing students to practice independently to check if they have mastered the new material. Finally, the instructor evaluates what the students have learned (Direct instruction, n.d).

Many critics of direct instruction argue that there is no room for personalization or adaptation. Still, in my opinion, direct instruction plays a vital role in academic success. First, it provides a platform for students, students can ask more questions or ask for help, and it allows students and teachers to get to know each other. Second, direct instructions provide more detailed and diverse instructions. Teachers can make certain adjustments to the teaching progress and content and help students.

Therefore, in my topic, the Chinese language learning, direct instruction does align with the topic. Language learning is a long process and is a complex and slow process compared to other things. Listening, speaking, reading, and writing are all necessary, so timely feedback is one of the best ways. First of all, lecturers make detailed plans and advance step by step. Direct teaching can obtain students’ feedback in real-time to adjust the learning plan accordingly. Secondly, direct instruction provides excellent help in speaking. Students can communicate with each other and help each other. Teachers can correct the pronunciation of troops in time. Therefore, direct instruction will definitely appear in my interactive learning Design.

References

Direct Instruction. (n.d.). Tophat. Retrieved from https://tophat.com/glossary/d/direct-instruction/

Direct Instruction. (2022). Wikipedia. 

Retrieved from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Direct_instruction

Why Direct Instruction is Important for Academic Success. (n.d.). Sunrise. 

Retrieved from https://sunrisertc.com/why-direct-instruction-leads-to-academic-success/

Hello, I am Misi. I have read your post; I understand your confusion about math and agree with your method of learning math. Like you, I am also not good at math, And even during high school, I was afraid of doing math questions. So when I went to college, I always tried to avoid learning math, which is not a good phenomenon. This kind of solid psychological suggestion reduces my motivation to study. If I could learn from you again, I would check math more attentively.
Link: https://yiyuan335.opened.ca/post-1/

Question: Share a story about how you overcame a learning challenge. Why was it a challenge? What strategies did you use? Use the language you learned in this unit.

Learning is a required course of life, learning to speak, walk, read, and work; from birth to death, humans uphold a dialect: never too old to learn. Therefore, I believe everyone has many experiences related to learning. I want to share a story about myself. Last year, I applied for a nail salon. Although I had no skills and experience in this field, the boss still gave me the opportunity and taught me how to do nails step by step. Unlike textbook knowledge, for manicurists, hands-on skills are more important than theoretical knowledge. This learning experience should be the most significant learning challenge I have faced in recent years. I fully understand the theory of nail art and can remember every step well, but once I start practicing, I get all messed up and confused. Nail designing is not a job that one can master well just by reciting, reading, and understanding. It requires a lot of time and practice. But as novices, few guests are willing to be “guinea pigs.” Therefore, I suffered a lot during that learning period and even faced a dilemma, not knowing how to learn. But I was fortunate to meet my “Learning Designers.” They are my colleagues. In addition to the basic theoretical knowledge the boss gave, they found my mistakes in doing nails and taught me complementary skills based on their personal experience. And they are strict with my every step. This method is very suitable for me because, in my view, it is a more down-to-earth method compared to relevant theory teaching. Their experiences and corresponding personal skills greatly help me familiarize myself with this job. Generally speaking, during the study for this job, the strategy I use is cognitivism.