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Blog #4: Video Prompt 

For this blog prompt, I selected the TED-Ed video “3 Tips on How to Study Effectively” Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TjPFZaMe2yw  This video explains how the brain stores information and introduces three evidence based study strategies of retrieval practice, interleaving, and space practice. As my group’s Interactive Learning Resource focuses on helping students transition from high school to…

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Blog #3

One of the biggest takeaways from this week’s readings was the shift from accommodating learners to intentionally design for inclusion from the start. In our interactive learning resource, which focuses on helping students transition from high school to university, this mindset has been especially important. Instead of assuming an “average learner,” we are trying to…

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Blog Post #2: Experiential  Learning 

Experiential  learning emphasizes learning through active engagements rather than passive absorption of information. The Institute for Experiential Learning defines it as a four step cycle of “Experiencing-Reflecting-Thinking-Acting” that supports performance improvement (Experiential  Learning Institute, n.d). This approach resonates strongly with my experience in the Elementary Education program, where students develop deeper understanding when they do…