Redesigned Portfolio Activity 3.3

I used feedback from my peers in the course to modify my LEM example.
Below you will see my first draft.

 This modified LEM has an added element for feedback immediately after the diagnostic Quiz.  In the form of an open course Q/A, peers and the instructor can interact and share common questions.  This will lead into more detailed discussions in a formal discussion thread.  The first three elements combine to prepare the learner to absorb the information.

LEM Reflection

This is a typical module in a course that I teach. The module begins with a quiz to assess the learners knowledge of the topic prior to beginning the module. After receiving immediate-system feedback, the students discuss what they know about the topic and what wish to learn more about. The lesson material comes in many forms and my example include both a podcast from the instructor and a YouTube video. Learners would then proceed to reflect on several key concepts and the instructor would provide detailed feedback. The final piece of evidence will be a paper.

Creating this LEM helped me to see weaknesses in my previous module design. The first practice quiz was always after the information blocks and the discussions were learner centered. By visualizing the design, I was able to see how moving the practice quiz to the first as a diagnostic tool would make a big difference in the learner's focus.

One thing that really stands out to me is the heightened awareness I have now for learning environments.  When we look at the incredible variety shared in the discussion we can't help but understand that learning is taking place everywhere and all-the-time!  

I visited many museums while in Washington D.C. this summer.  The museums represented a physical space for both formal and informal learning.  With technology used in the museums, the environments provided both community and personal learning spaces and there were some areas in which a guide presented information in a synchronous format.   Other areas provided podcasts and websites that could be referenced for asynchronous learning.