Reflection on Modules 1 & 2

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​As was mentioned in past blog posts, for our Physical Education Blended Course, we decided to utilize OneNote and Microsoft Teams as our LMS.  These were familiar tools as both Trevor and I have extensive experience using them in the physical classroom, as well as online learning.  As a result of our frequent use of these programs, our lesson planning in OneNote has become second nature – which has resulted in assumptions surrounding student knowledge and understanding.  Although this may work in a physical learning environment, it may not be suitable for online learning and a more strategic approach is necessary.  With this in mind, we found it beneficial to have our course modules critiqued by our classmates who do not frequently use these tools.  

What our Classmates Liked about the Course:

• In the first video we created, we provided multiple opportunities for students to stop and reflect on their learning.
• Multiple aspects of media were utilized within the two modules (Video lessons, Flipgrid, youtube videos etc.)

​Check our our first two video lessons below:

• They felt the overall layout of our course within OneNote was well organized and visually appealing.
• The sequential order of the module components was easy to follow and it would make for a relatively stress-free experience for students.
• Work could be completed and assessed in the same environment (OneNote), which allows for immediate feedback on student assignments. 

A screenshot of the menu for our Heart Rate module.

Suggestions for Improvement

• Number the instructions at the top of the assignment to make the information easier to read.
• Consider increasing the length of the Flipgrid responses to 5-10 minutes rather than 2-3 minutes. 
• Embed videos into OneNote rather than link to YouTube – could cause problems if student loses wifi.
• Create a more detailed rubric for the Heart Rate reflection as it is very generic.

Rubric Sample

Where Do We Go from Here?

Now that we have reviewed other modules, and listened to the comments from our peers, we’ve taken valuable time to reflect and critique our own module.  In addition to addressing the valid points from our peers, there are also a few things we would like to change after viewing other courses from our classmates.
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 Some things we would like to explore further or hope to achieve are:

• Including more text in our instructional lessons – Amanda and Erin did an excellent job of this.
• Create a more detailed and student friendly rubric for future assignments and activities.
• Create a follow-up lesson to avoid having multiple “one-off” lessons as the basis for our course.
• Utilize other technology tools for students to demonstrate their learning outside of OneNote (Kidblog, Microsoft Teams Breakout Rooms, Menti etc.)
• Try to incorporate humour within the instructional videos as a way to engage students in their learning.
• Find a way for students to collaborate with each other online.

​We are excited to see where our module goes from here.  As only a few class members were able to view the modules last week, please feel free to provide us with any further feedback you may have as it would be greatly appreciated!

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