Category: Linking to Peers’ Posts Comment

Hey Omid zadi,

I really enjoyed reading your post! You made some great points about how the video can engage students. I agree that the video on its own does not force interaction, but using it with an activity could really help get students involved. I think having them pause the video to recognize tree characteristics is a great way to keep them engaged and thinking about what they are learning.

Your ideas for adding more interaction, like implanting questions or having students take photos and compare them, are awesome. Those changes would definitely make the content feel more hands-on.

The ways you have suggested for feedback, like quizzes, discussion forums, and photo submissions, all sound like great ways to make sure students get helpful feedback on their work.

Great job! It is clear you have thought a lot about how to make this more engaging for students.

Hey Bashar,

I really enjoyed reading your post, I think the video you chose is a great way to introduce Alzheimer’s Disease. It gives a great overview for learners before diving into more detailed activities. Asking them to take notes and answer questions afterward helps them actively engage with the content. The Kahoot quizzes are also a fun way to help students connect with the material and test their knowledge.

The video’s length is perfect—short and to the point, which is great for keeping students focused and engaged. It is also awesome that the activity can be done alone or in groups. You could also consider adding a quick group discussion after the video, allowing learners to reflect on what they have learned and exchange ideas with each other. 

It looks like you have put together a great plan to help learners really connect with and understand the topic.

Hi Bashar,

Your learning resource on Alzheimer’s Disease sounds really engaging and informative! I like how you’re using a mix of reading materials, activities, and a Kahoot quiz to make learning more interactive.

I agree that reading a lot of articles can be tough for some students. Adding visuals like videos, diagrams, or side-by-side comparisons of a healthy brain and one with Alzheimer’s would definitely help make the information easier to understand. Maybe even breaking up the reading with short recap questions could keep students engaged and help them learn key points better.

It sounds like you are thinking carefully about how to make learning more accessible, which is great. Looking forward to seeing how your project comes together!

Hey Dawson,

I really liked the way you explained inclusive learning with simple, relatable examples. The GPS metaphor really made sense to me—it makes so much sense that education should offer different paths instead of forcing everyone to do the same activity. The comparison to video game design was also a great idea. Games naturally adapt to different skill levels, so why shouldn’t education do the same?

Your discussion about changing from accommodation to proactive design really stood out to me. Instead of making last-minute fixes, we should be thinking about accessibility from the beginning. I also liked how you connected it back to Universal Design for Learning (UDL). When we design learning resources with everyone in mind, it makes learning better for all students—not just those who need extra support.

Do you think there are any specific ways educators can take inspiration from video game design to make learning more engaging and flexible? Would love to hear your thoughts!

Looking forward to your response!

Hi Katelyn!

I really like how you have connected design thinking to our interactive learning resource on sleep. Tracking sleep and mood while considering learners’ needs is such a great way to make the experience more engaging and meaningful. I also like that we are focusing on empathy and personal preferences—it makes learning feel more relevant and encourages participation.

Your point about how flexible design thinking is and how it allows us to adapt based on feedback is really important. It’s great to see how our approach connects with constructivist principles and real-world problem-solving.

I am excited to keep working on this together, looking forward to seeing more of your posts!

Hi Katelyn,

Katelyn did a fantastic job breaking down confirmation bias and explaining how misconceptions can increase engagement. Her explanation was clear and offered a new perspective on the topic. It was also really cool to see how rewatching and rereading helped her better understand the concept, showing real dedication to the material.

I liked way she incorporates students’ prior knowledge into lessons is an excellent example of a cognitivist approach. Her pair-and-share activity is a fun and engaging way to ensure everyone is engaged and thinking critically.

I did leave a comment on her post with more thoughts and feedback—excited to see what she shares next!

Hi Dawson!

Reading Dawson Charles’ blog post gave me new ideas about how to approach learning. His method of starting with practice, organizing information to understand it better, and finally using hands-on experiences made sense. It got me thinking about how to use these strategies in my own day-to-day tasks and studies, specifically in topics like health information systems. I also liked his idea of using mind maps to link ideas, and I would love to try that to make complicated information easier to understand.

I did leave a comment on his post with more thoughts and feedback—excited to see what he shares next!