Engaging e-Learning Artifact #2

Create a Multimedia Resource

Artifact #2

Resource Target 5: Intro to Solving Word Problems Video https://youtu.be/bx3uh8RqOr8

         The second resource I wanted to highlight was the week that we created a multimedia resource. This was an opportunity to create something digital that would benefit students and that was a "gap" in any of the resources that were already available. The “gap” that I found was for Target 5: Solving Word problems. The Khan Academy resources with word problems show students how to solve them using tables. While I think that using tables and guess and check are a valid way to solve problems, it isn’t the only way. Since we are in a unit on equations, I think it’s important for students to get practice writing equations to solve a problem.I decided to create a screencast using the SMARTboard recorder. This was the perfect opportunity to use my teaching style, my voice, and explain math problems how I would explain it to students if I was standing in front of them.

       The challenge of creating this screencast was trying to find a way to write down steps on the board while recording my voice. I wanted to have all the problems ready to go and already typed out. While I wanted to showcase many different types of problems I also wanted to keep the video short and engaging. Videos should be no longer than 7 minutes in my opinion.

      Creating multimedia resources is extremely beneficial to the classroom. With my students getting Chromebooks and going 1:1 I needed more experience creating digital resources for them. I will continue to use multimedia resources this upcoming school year!

Here is the link to my full perspective on creating multimedia resources: Document

Engaging e-Learning Artifact #1

Course Road Map/ Site Map

Artifact #1: Course Road Map

    

        The first artifact that I wanted to include was the course road map that I created to help students and parents learn the important aspects of the online course. Within the Road Map I created 3 video tutorials that walk students through the main components of the course(The Google site, Khan Academy missions, and how to access Mathxl which houses the assessments). Each of these 3 items have a quick explanation as well as a video so students and parents can read directions and watch the directions. I felt that these 3 components were the most important to explain. 

       This artifact was not difficult to create it just took some time to make it clear and concise. The videos took the longest part but I think are the most beneficial. Students and parents can access the videos at any time and can always revert back to them if they forget how to access classroom materials. I think this artifact was probably the most important to create because it sets the tone for a successful class. It was designed to answer questions and make sure that all students know exactly what is expected and where to find things. 

      Regardless if the course is traditional, blended, or all online, students need a roadmap and tutorials. In the traditional model you can verbal tell students your expectations or pass our a generic syllabus that has all the information on it. For an online class, you need to make sure that your students actually READ the syllabus so one way to do that is through this road map that is more engaging and exciting than a normal syllabus. 

*Below is an example of the introduction to my course!

Course Reflection - Engaging e-Learning

Reflection on Engaging e-Learning Course

           The main thing that I learned is that creating online units take SOOOOOOOOOOOOO much time! I wanted to try to make an entire unit that could be used entirely online and I quickly realized that I set myself up to spend a lot of time trying to create, find, and organize resources and materials for students to learn math on their own. I created a Google Site to house everything and it took awhile to compose everything! 

Here is an example of one of the lessons that I want my students to work through. Each lesson has 3 things to do (1: the material/examples to learn, 2: practice, 3: assessment)

      After this course, I do feel as though I have a better idea of what it takes to create online courses. and in turn have grown as an educator. I know that this is where Education is going so it was important to learn more about it, and one of the reasons I wanted to take this course. I will continue to take more education and technology course to help improve my lessons which can only benefit my students!