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Reflective Journal 1


Topics Covered:
  1. Needs analysis and personalized learning
  2. Objective types and Bloom's Taxonomy
  3. How to write strong objectives


Overview / Summary of Topics:
Personalized learning discussed the why and how and positive and negatives that come with creating personalized learning experiences. The goal of personalized learning is to have course materials that fit the needs of individual learners. With personalized learning, information is efficiently transmitted and data collected creates a clearer picture of the individual learner's needs. While personalized learning would create an ideal learning experience for individuals, it can be incredibly time-consuming to create and implement. Objective types and Bloom's Taxonomy showed us the purpose and structure of objectives, emphasizing the importance of using measurable terms and avoiding generic verbs like "understand" and "learn." It also covered Bloom's Taxonomy and compared the original version to the revised. Also covered was how to write strong objectives using the ABCD method. A strong objective usually includes the Audience, Behavior, Condition, and Degree. Condition and Degree may be left off if they are unnecessary, but objectives are stronger when more parts are used.

Item of Interest:
The most interesting lesson for me was the ABCD method. It is a great, simple way to make sure that your objectives are strong.

Areas of Help or Clarification:
I do not currently have areas I need help or clarification on.

Comments

  1. Savanna DavisJanuary 19, 2020 at 8:03 PM

    Hi, Amber! I too thought the ABCD method was interesting. I thought this was a good lesson to start out on. I needed the refresher course on Blooms Taxonomy. I think you gave an accurate summary and it was easy to read. The readings this week offered up a lot of great information. Great job!

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