In the design process it became apparent that a connect activity can be something as simple as a few rhetorical questions for the learner to "connect" the knowledge to a real world application. While designing I had to specifically identify the simple objective and recognized that my connect activities were a part of a larger Module of learning. There were several "Do" activities to educate the participants on the topic, once that is complete, then I could have them complete the connect activity assignment. I used the format of a brainstorming session as a summary activity, to allow the participants to practice the knowledge they had learned about various learning styles and apply it immediately to adjusting branch training delivery styles. I created a YouTube video to describe the instructions and posted it for others to view as an activity idea and see how many people would go to look. I am really interested in the possibility of a personal "brand" and how technology could support that fact. If I continue to perform educational research, gain contacts via Twitter and collaborate information, and generate instructional videos about training, in time, there will be Web presence that can be identified.
Attached is the second video I have made http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4jnexpxzWfk&feature=channel. As I watch my own work I really try to not overwhelm the learner by having too much graphics and audio at the same time. However, I realize that I am a little "dry" and in my efforts and may need to bring some more "flash" to the videos. Practice makes perfect.
Have you ever thought of using the web to become an expert on a topic, or to build a network of "like" minds? If so, how did the process evolve? Where is it now?
Brooke
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