As I am a new OLFM member, I have had the privilege to connect with a Senior OLFM member who has a plethora of experience and strategies pre and post pandemic. During our conversation, this member stressed the importance of being encouraging, kind and provide generous amount of feedback for assignments. The reminder that students… Continue reading Conversation: Self-paced, continuous entry courses: Post #4
Category: Critical-Inquiry
Intentionally Designed Learning Outcomes- Post #3
Intended Learning Outcomes: -> Critically reflect on the (dis)Ability Movement -> Analyze and examine your own assumptions about (dis)Ability Read the article: McCarthy, H. (2003). The disability rights movement: Experiences and perspectives of selected leaders in the disability community. Rehabilitation Counseling Bulletin, 46(4), 209-224. 2. Watch Poole, J. (2014, June 4). Sanism. TEDxRyersonU. [Video]. YouTube.… Continue reading Intentionally Designed Learning Outcomes- Post #3
Current Practice-Teaching Presence- Post #2
In reading about teaching presence, Vaughan et al., principles important via the design such as open communication and critical reflection as it provides a foundation for what is to be expected. The practice that I identified where the professor and I posted uplifting quotes demonstrated the characteristics of community and cohesion because during the pandemic… Continue reading Current Practice-Teaching Presence- Post #2
Effective Practice-Post #1
I was a Teaching Assistant within an online course and when the first wave of the pandemic hit, the lockdown was challenging on students. Many students had children at home with online learning, they were working from home and were isolated from family members who normally assist with their daily routines. The professor and I… Continue reading Effective Practice-Post #1