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MEANS OF LEARNING 

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Before mapping out a course, an instructor must take into consideration what learning theories and practices will meet the needs of their students. Each student will have a different learning style. The instructional strategies and design must all support the learning outcomes and aid in students' learning.  Many design strategies and tools provide multiple means of learning so let's talk about a few. 

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Strategy 1: Microlearning

and Microcontent

Cognitive overload is very real in online learning. To avoid overwhelming students with too much information, consider a design strategy such as microcontent.

 

Modules with too much information in one place, such as text or multimedia, can be overstimulating and have the opposite effect the instructor desires. 

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Effective Microcontent strategies include:

 

Chunking: Group the text and information into smaller  chunks.

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Text vs. Multimedia: Make sure you have balanced amounts of both text and media.

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Placement: Organize the content in a way that that makes the most important information clear and easily accessible.

The Right Tool

A innovative way to engage learners is to use a multimedia tool like Loom. While there are many wonderful online applications that allow instructors and students to present material to one another,  Loom is an exceptional tool because of the features it provides.

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Loom is a video recording and sharing application that allows educators and students to present and share material. Some of it's features include:

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  • User friendly interface

  • Easy sharing (Google, Slack, Trello, email, etc.)

  • Affordable (free for students and educators)

  • Video responses 

  • Activity feed 

  • Link expanding, integrations and in-line play

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