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Week 12- LA#1# 8 LESSONS LEARNED

In the realm of online education, nurturing a sense of community is paramount for student engagement and success. Drawing from the Community of Inquiry Framework and recent research, key strategies emerge for educators. Teaching presence, underscored by Garrison and Cleveland-Innes (2005), anchors the community, emphasizing active instructor involvement, timely feedback, …

The Five Stage Model (FSM) and the Community of Inquiry (COI) framework are both instructional design models used in education, particularly in online and blended learning environments. While they share some similarities, such as their focus on structured learning experiences, they also have key differences in their approach and application. …

Course Title: Human Organs, Their Function and Circulatory System Course Duration: 2 months, weekly online meeting Course Target Audience:  Grade 8 middle students Course Location: Once weekly online Course Overview This course offers middle school students an engaging exploration of human organs, their functions, and the circulatory system. Additionally, it delves into the …

Specific Context of the Teaching/Learning Situation How many students are in the class? Is the course lower division, upper division, or graduate level? How long and frequent are the class meetings? How will the course be delivered: live, online, or in a classroom or lab? What physical elements of the …

Currently, I am engaged in auditing an online course titled ‘Secrets of Life,’ which delves into the intricacies of cell organelles and various cell types. The utilization of the Dee Fink model is prevalent in this online learning environment. This model is favored for its initiation with situational factors, emphasizing …

I aim to design an engaging online learning experience for middle school students focusing on the Human Organ System and its relation to a healthy body in Biology. The course will delve into understanding the various human organ systems and their interconnectedness. Visualizing the complexities of the human body can …

In the biology course I am currently enrolled in, the integration of learning theories is evident, primarily through the lens of connectivism and constructivism. The course kicks off by embracing the connectivist approach, illustrating the practical applications of scientific research in our daily lives. For instance, it delves into how …

In what ways, if any, have you used elements of Constructivism in your current teaching and learning practice? Constructivism is an educational philosophy that involves learning in a scientific manner, wherein students actively connect classroom content to the real world. In my science class, specifically when teaching ecology, I incorporated …

In what ways, if any, have you used elements of Cognitivism in your current teaching and learning practice? Cognitivism is the primary instructional approach employed by teachers in the classroom. This method facilitates students’ understanding and the establishment of connections with their prior knowledge. In a math class, learning about …