Designing Principles and Considerations for Technology-based Learning Experiences

Valeria Paladino - Designing Principles and Considerations for Technology-based Learning Experiences

Who... where... what...

Valeria says in Italy there's only one word for challenges - Problem... callin' it like it is.

When creating great online experiences, it's important to know that the focus must be on the pedagogy first, because ultimately, you must know who you're talking to, because if you know process and audience you'll be in much better shape than if you have the fanciest software in the world.

The other conversation is reliant on agreements with the kids regarding their commitment to their online participation. Wikis, Blogs and Google groups if they are used, have to be accessible from school and home. Some tips:

• Cultural neutrality is important.
• Create collaboratively
• Create with the expectation that it's a mess to begin with
• Get feedback from your audiences
• Know your tools
• New content is obvious
• Breadcrumbs help students guide their work
• the complexity of teaching language can add a complexity about the learning objects you need

Designs of grouped activities have to enable choice. Students should be able to move from easy to difficult or directly to difficult as they are prepared.