Arti's Comments on Posts in E-portfolios of Other Groups
Topic 1 - Introduction of an E-learning Tool
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Topic 2 - Creation of a Mind Map on the Three Learning Theories
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Topic 3 - Creation of a Video/Animation for Teaching a Topic
Group 1:
Group 5:
The use of the video from China Daily was able to engage learners as rhetorical questions, such as ‘But what happens at the end of the process?' and ‘Will you be part of it?’, were used effectively to activate their schemata. I particularly liked the detailed analysis of your survey results. However, I did notice some inaccuracies for example, your group mentioned that 14 people had taken part in the survey, whereas the image shown in your analysis showed that there were 15 responses/respondents.
Topic 5: E-Learning and Pedagogical Benefits
Group 1:
I was impressed that your group’s selected course ‘Learn Python’ meets most levels of Bloom’s Taxonomy. Well, I noticed in your analysis of Bloom’s Taxonomy that the level ‘Create’ is not in the same format as the rest of the levels of objectives mentioned since it is not boldfaced and bulleted. This can result in perplexity if one is skimming through your reflection as he/she may think ‘Create’ rather than ‘Evaluate’ is missing.
Group 3:
Group 4:
Well, since your group has not mentioned which e-learning course is the best among the four proposed courses, let me tell you which one I think is the most impressive.
Group 1:
The introductory video was attention-grabbing and the suggestions on the ways to effectively use VideoScribe are useful. I totally agree with your group that the use of this software can support fragmented and distance learning, thus increasing the efficiency of learning for learners.
Well, this is a software that I will definitely begin to use as part of my teaching methodology.
Well, this is a software that I will definitely begin to use as part of my teaching methodology.
Group 3:
Kahoot! is indeed a great tool to formatively assess students’ performance in an engaging way. The immediate feedback is useful for educators as the results serve as a guide for them to comprehend students’ progress and accordingly modify learning activities to raise student attainment.
Moreover, the most notable part of the reflection is the suggested recommendations as the solutions stated are useful in dealing with issues with regards to use of Kahoot! in an educational milieu. I also agree that it is a tool that can be used to encourage self-directed learning.
Group 4:
The TED mobile app is definitely an innovative platform to deliver the TED experience. Your presentation is well-structured and provides sufficient information regarding its features to enable one to use it effectively. The only query I have is with regards to its subtitles as your group mentioned that the different subtitles are translated by volunteers, so therefore it would be apt to mention that the translations aren’t 100% accurate and that this could result in misinterpretation of information.
The TED mobile app is definitely an innovative platform to deliver the TED experience. Your presentation is well-structured and provides sufficient information regarding its features to enable one to use it effectively. The only query I have is with regards to its subtitles as your group mentioned that the different subtitles are translated by volunteers, so therefore it would be apt to mention that the translations aren’t 100% accurate and that this could result in misinterpretation of information.
Topic 2 - Creation of a Mind Map on the Three Learning Theories
Group 1:
Your mind-map’s main objective is clearly achieved as sufficient
details are provided to ensure basic understanding of the three learning
theories. It is also well-organized; right-hand side à the learning theories
(definition,
influences and examples) and left-hand
side à the reflections.
Moreover, comprehension of the main idea of the learning theories is made easy
with the use of symbols (=,à). For example, in the definition of Behaviourism ‘Learning = stimulation à response à reinforcement’, the equal sign and arrows are used to indicate the direction / steps
involved to accomplish learning using the Behaviousist approach.
Group 3:
Your mind-map is informative
and clearly organized, which helps one learn about the three learning theories
more effectively. I particularly liked that the reference list was added to the
mind map, though I do have a suggestion regarding it. I think it would be
better if bullets or numbering was added to the reference list so as to better
structure the references.
Group 5:
The mind map is well-structured, which makes it easy for a learner to understand and grasp information regarding the three learning theories.
Topic 3 - Creation of a Video/Animation for Teaching a Topic
Group 1:
An interesting video! You guys have taken the creativity of this activity it to another level. The subtitles were useful and made it easy for me to understand the scenario.
However, I noticed that there were spelling mistakes and the subtitles weren’t accurate. For instance, from 0:48 to 0:52 seconds in the video - ‘9th floor’ is mentioned in spoken Cantonese and the subtitle written traditional/simplified characters, but in the English subtitle ‘9th floor’ isn’t mentioned. Thus, if the inaccuracies in the video are amended, the video would serve as a superb learning tool.
However, I noticed that there were spelling mistakes and the subtitles weren’t accurate. For instance, from 0:48 to 0:52 seconds in the video - ‘9th floor’ is mentioned in spoken Cantonese and the subtitle written traditional/simplified characters, but in the English subtitle ‘9th floor’ isn’t mentioned. Thus, if the inaccuracies in the video are amended, the video would serve as a superb learning tool.
Group 4:
The video is certainly an innovative way to teach mathematical concepts and the storytelling element is quite interesting. Also, it is good that there are English subtitles. However, in a few parts it is noticeable that the English subtitles are missing or that they disappeared too quickly as the narration in Cantonese still continues. This makes me as a viewer feel that I am getting less information, for example, from 3:54 to 4:05 seconds in the video.
The video is certainly an innovative way to teach mathematical concepts and the storytelling element is quite interesting. Also, it is good that there are English subtitles. However, in a few parts it is noticeable that the English subtitles are missing or that they disappeared too quickly as the narration in Cantonese still continues. This makes me as a viewer feel that I am getting less information, for example, from 3:54 to 4:05 seconds in the video.
Group 5:
The use of the video from China Daily was able to engage learners as rhetorical questions, such as ‘But what happens at the end of the process?' and ‘Will you be part of it?’, were used effectively to activate their schemata. I particularly liked the detailed analysis of your survey results. However, I did notice some inaccuracies for example, your group mentioned that 14 people had taken part in the survey, whereas the image shown in your analysis showed that there were 15 responses/respondents.
Topic 5: E-Learning and Pedagogical Benefits
Group 1:
I was impressed that your group’s selected course ‘Learn Python’ meets most levels of Bloom’s Taxonomy. Well, I noticed in your analysis of Bloom’s Taxonomy that the level ‘Create’ is not in the same format as the rest of the levels of objectives mentioned since it is not boldfaced and bulleted. This can result in perplexity if one is skimming through your reflection as he/she may think ‘Create’ rather than ‘Evaluate’ is missing.
Group 3:
Well, since your
group has not mentioned which e-learning course is the best among the five proposed
courses, let me tell you which one I think is the most impressive.
I liked the e-learning
course suggested by Ray ‘Minecraft Hour of Code’. In his summary, I particularly liked his reflection as
he effectively applied what we learnt in class; Bloom’s taxonomy and the
learning theories of Behaviourism and Cognitivism to explain and support his
point of view. Moreover, his summary was informative and well-organized. Thus,
I was most inspired by his suggested e-learning course.
Well, since your group has not mentioned which e-learning course is the best among the four proposed courses, let me tell you which one I think is the most impressive.
I was impressed by
the e-Learning course suggested by King ‘Little Paris Kitchen by Rachel Khoo’. I
liked the fact that she added statistical data from Douban and made comparisons
between Rachel Khoo’s and Gordon Ramsey’s cooking courses. Also, she made a
valid statement about the ingredients being different in Chinese and French
cooking and how this could cause hindrance in the process of cooking. Thus, I thought
her suggested e-learning course was the most notable.
Topic 6: Critical Factors that Make an Online Course Engaging
Group 3:
I agree with all your point. In particular, I like your last point, regarding students being able to keep their own learning profiles as it would give them a complete picture of their strengths, weaknesses and so forth.
Topic 7: Mobile Learning Apps Comparison
Group 3:
Group 4:
I think the 1st slide in your PowerPoint is interestingly designed as you put the similarities and differences in one slide ‘Advantages Comparison’, and used different font colours to show the similarities. However, from your 2nd slide, it appears that the content in both these apps isn’t accurate. So, would these apps actually be considered as good quality apps?
Topic 8: Mini E-learning Activity
Group 1:
Quite an interesting topic! It was practical and could relate to learners of all ages. Your mini e-learning activity was well-organised and met your learning objectives. What I like most about your teaching plan, is that you gave an in-depth analysis of the design strategies applied; ADDIE Model, Bloom’s Taxonomy, ARCS Model of Motivation and Gagne’s Nine Events of Instruction. This enhanced my understanding of the strategies you applied in effectively planning your mini e-learning activity. Also, having the mini-quiz was a good idea as it consolidated our understanding of the principles applied in taking good photos.
Topic 6: Critical Factors that Make an Online Course Engaging
Group 1:
I totally agree with all the points mentioned. I think the 5th point is the most essential as timely responses encourage a learner to stay engaged and committed to completing the online course.
I totally agree with all the points mentioned. I think the 5th point is the most essential as timely responses encourage a learner to stay engaged and committed to completing the online course.
Group 3:
I agree with all your point. In particular, I like your last point, regarding students being able to keep their own learning profiles as it would give them a complete picture of their strengths, weaknesses and so forth.
Group 4:
I agree with most of your points. However, I think the 7th point, which is about giving autonomy to learners is rather vague, as quite a few online courses have a pre-designed sequence of tasks that need to be completed within a given time frame. Therefore, giving a detailed explanation of this point would be better.
I agree with most of your points. However, I think the 7th point, which is about giving autonomy to learners is rather vague, as quite a few online courses have a pre-designed sequence of tasks that need to be completed within a given time frame. Therefore, giving a detailed explanation of this point would be better.
Topic 7: Mobile Learning Apps Comparison
Group1:
Your video is very informative. I particularly like the parts on similarities, differences and improvements as they are clear. However, I think there is a little too much narration on the slides that introduce the apps. Thus, I suggest dividing the introduction into more parts so as to hold the audience’s attention.
Your video is very informative. I particularly like the parts on similarities, differences and improvements as they are clear. However, I think there is a little too much narration on the slides that introduce the apps. Thus, I suggest dividing the introduction into more parts so as to hold the audience’s attention.
Your introduction of the two apps; Grammaropolis and Johnny Grammar’s Word Challenge is very informative. I liked the manner in which you organised information, especially the introduction of both the apps as you showed a feature of the app and then added it to the table of functionalities. I agree that the two apps are similar, yet different as Grammaropolis is apt for self-directed learning, whereas Johnny Grammar’s Word Challenge is useful to evaluate learning.
Well, the only drawback of your PowerPoint is that I could not hear the recording.
Well, the only drawback of your PowerPoint is that I could not hear the recording.
Group 4:
I think the 1st slide in your PowerPoint is interestingly designed as you put the similarities and differences in one slide ‘Advantages Comparison’, and used different font colours to show the similarities. However, from your 2nd slide, it appears that the content in both these apps isn’t accurate. So, would these apps actually be considered as good quality apps?
Topic 8: Mini E-learning Activity
Group 1:
Quite an interesting topic! It was practical and could relate to learners of all ages. Your mini e-learning activity was well-organised and met your learning objectives. What I like most about your teaching plan, is that you gave an in-depth analysis of the design strategies applied; ADDIE Model, Bloom’s Taxonomy, ARCS Model of Motivation and Gagne’s Nine Events of Instruction. This enhanced my understanding of the strategies you applied in effectively planning your mini e-learning activity. Also, having the mini-quiz was a good idea as it consolidated our understanding of the principles applied in taking good photos.
Group 3:
An interesting and well-organised mini e-learning activity using Nearpod! Nearpod is indeed an interactive classroom tool as we were engaged throughout the activity.
An interesting and well-organised mini e-learning activity using Nearpod! Nearpod is indeed an interactive classroom tool as we were engaged throughout the activity.
To begin with, I particularly liked how you activated our schemata in the beginning of the activity by showing pictures of fables or characters we had probably heard of and how you consolidated our understanding of fables in the end by showing the image ‘What do we find in a fable?’.
Moreover, showing our classwork on the screen further grabbed our attention, especially in the activities in which we were given the choice of drawing or writing our answers.
Last but not least, I liked that you added the post-session report of three students as it gave me an idea of the information that is provided in the report. I also appreciate that you put up the pictures and videos taken during the activity.
Group 4:
An interesting mini e-learning activity for children. Your lesson was a good example of the application of the Behaviourist approach in teaching as the candies, milk and yakult did extrinsically motivate us to participate with enthusiasm, especially during the Kahoot quiz. I particularly liked that you provided the phonetic transcriptions and the Chinese translations of the English words that you were teaching. Moreover, I liked the sentence making activity as you slowly escalated the level of difficulty by asking students to make sentences using one word first, then two words and thereafter three words.
Group 4:
An interesting mini e-learning activity for children. Your lesson was a good example of the application of the Behaviourist approach in teaching as the candies, milk and yakult did extrinsically motivate us to participate with enthusiasm, especially during the Kahoot quiz. I particularly liked that you provided the phonetic transcriptions and the Chinese translations of the English words that you were teaching. Moreover, I liked the sentence making activity as you slowly escalated the level of difficulty by asking students to make sentences using one word first, then two words and thereafter three words.
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