- Inclusive design focuses on the differences between learners and prevents some learners from being marginalized. When we designing the learning program, we should enrich the teaching resources and content as much as possible.
- My interactive learning resources include Youtube videos and reading materials. Youtube videos can be subtitled in different languages. This helps those students who are not very good at English. My interactive learning resource is an introduction to AI. For example, blind people can also listen to audio to understand the definition and function of AI. Online reading helps learners who can’t watch videos or don’t like to watch videos. They can also clearly understand the learning content through reading.
- The face of COVID-19, we must study at home. Online teaching is possible through software such as ZOOM. Teachers can prepare more readings and videos to enrich the teaching content. In addition, tests and discussions during learning can also be conducted online. For example, UVIC’s brightspace, allows for online exams and discussions. In addition, learner can also use other software to interact online.
- In my study activities, the online reading I choose is very long. I think this will be one of the barriers that prevents learners from learning. Because everyone’s attention is limited. For example, when we have a class in college, the duration of a class is usually one hour, the maximum is about three hours. Because people’s attention will become less and less as time goes on. In addition, each person has a limited capacity to absorb new knowledge. I would like to divide the long reading into two or three parts when assigning learning objectives and tasks. Learners can read at different times.
- I think the obstacle that may exist in the learning environment is the problem of learner’s attention. When designing web pages, try to be as clean and clear as possible. Designers should not add too many decorations, so as not to distract attention. Try to be as diverse as possible in your learning activities. For example, use multiple media sources, Youtube, online reading, charts, picture examples. You can also break up long study materials into smaller sections. Break down tasks into manageable sizes. For example, instead of focusing on one test, it can be divided into two or three smaller tests. In this way, the psychological pressure of learners will not be too large, and learning will be more relaxed.
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I like how you made your post in a bullet-point pattern; it was clear to see your position on the topic of inclusive learning. As for the material, there is a lot you thought of that I didn’t cover; for instance, you covered those who have limitations over their vision. This broadened my thinking over the idea of what inclusive learning should achieve, which is covering the disabilities of students. Funny enough, after being under the Covid-19 situation for this whole time, I did not cover learning during the occurrence of the events such as natural disasters and pandemics. Overall, after reading your post, I believe that my vision was quite limited; there is much more I need to consider when it comes to inclusive learning.
Hi Lidong! I completely agree that providing various means of content representation and assessments can create a more inclusive and accessible learning environment. Chunking content into smaller parts also helps to make learning more manageable and less overwhelming. It’s also vital to have clean and organized content, which can increase cognitive engagement and make learning more enjoyable overall. Have you ever heard of the book “Don’t Make Me Think” by Steve Krug? It’s definitely worth checking out! It is a popular book on web usability and user experience design, emphasizing that websites should be self-explanatory and easy to navigate. The principles discussed in the book can be applied to teaching and learning as well.