The topic for my pod’s interactive learning resource is misconceptions of learners with learning disabilities. The video I have chosen address the facts and misconceptions of intellectual learning disabilities.
- In what way are they likely to respond to the video on their own, e.g. make notes, do an activity, think about the topic (learner-generated)?
Learners would likely respond by taking notes on this topic: defining learning disabilities, identifying what someone with a learning disability might experience, and why it might be harder for them in comparison to someone without a learning disability. The learner would then interpret and create their own understanding of the concept in relation to their own experience or others around them.
- What activity could you suggest that they do, after they have watched the video (designed)? What type of knowledge or skill would that activity help develop? What medium or technology would students use to do the activity?
After watching this video, I would present learners with multiple different kinds of learning styles – commonly used by people with learning disabilities, to show learners the multitude of ways that people differ in the way and pace that they learn. I would suggest they use programs such as digital textbooks with auditory tools to compare to traditional hard copy textbooks. This would further strengthen learners knowledge on this and other topics, as they would be introduced to different learning styles that they might find suit them as well.
- How much work for you would that activity cause? Would the work be both manageable and worthwhile? Could the activity be scaled for larger numbers of students?
Very little work. It would be very manageable, as learners would have the option to explore and choose the different learning styles available. This activity could be scaled for larger classes as it would be easily accessible, straight-forward, and clear.
- How will you address any potential barriers for your learners in the use of this video to ensure an inclusive design?
Because of the video and presented activities prioritization of the integration of inclusive learning designs, there would be a limited potential in barriers. However, learners will have the option to select from various learning styles, in which a self-directed environment ensures that they choose the style they see best fit.
