Blogs

  • Learning Design: Experimental Learning

    My chosen approach to write about is Experimental Learning! Overview Experimental Learning is described as placing emphasis on hands-on, self-directed and experiential learning processes. Some key characteristics of this approach includes: Based on these definitions from the California Learning Resource Network (California Learning Resource Network. (n.d.)), I can provide some examples on Experimental Learning: Alignment…

  • Learning, motivation and theory

    After reviewing Chapter 11 of Foundations of Learning and Instructional Design Technology, I faced some difficulties in grasping the concept of Constructivism in learning. According to the textbook, constructivism is described as a method of learning that “creates meaning from experience”, I found this explanation to be confusing since behaviorism can also be described in…

  • Reflection: Resources on work-from-home well-being and Ergonomics

    As someone who has been working from home for around 3 years now, I wanted to take a look at the resources provided by UVic and reflect on my own Ergonomics. I do own an anti-bluelight set-up, standing desk and auto dimming monitor light, so I’m quite excited to see what I can learn and…