In learning contexts, âaccessibilityâ is often misunderstood as a remedial arrangement provided after the fact for a small number of learners. However, in reality, it should be an inclusive design philosophy that runs throughout the entire educational process. Rather than treating barriers as various kinds of individual deficiencies, accessibility design emphasizes that so-called âbarriersâ often…
Models of active learning emphasize the idea that learners are producers of knowledge rather than passive consumers. Through systematic instructional frameworks, these models help instructors design learner-centered learning experiences instead of classrooms where students simply sit, listen, and take notes. The Models of Active Learning module points out that active learning not only enhances studentsâ…
Theories of multimedia learning have changed how I think about educational design. Before this week, I mostly saw media as something that makes content more interesting or visually appealing. I did not pay much attention to how media affects the way we process information. After reading about Mayerâs Cognitive Theory of Multimedia Learning, I realized…