Curating contents #
Curating all the content that you have developed earlier is a set of skills. Different people will curate it differently based on what learning theory they want to apply to their self-instructional-material (SIM). But the most basic rule is to cover all Learning Styles requirements from VARK model that we discussed earlier.
We provide a framework to curate contents in UCreds. Here is a sample of curated contents in UCreds.
We also provide the SIM Guidebook and UCreds Manual which provides detail explanation on how to create contents in the UCreds platform.
In summary, instructional designers need to have a combination of skills in needs assessment, content curation, multimedia design, learning experience design, technology integration, and evaluation and assessment to effectively curate content for online learning.
Set induction #
Set induction is a method of activating prior knowledge and preparing learners for new information. It can be used at the beginning of a course or lesson to help learners connect new information to what they already know and to increase their motivation and engagement.
There are several ways to implement set induction in an SIM. Here are a few examples:
- Scenario-based questions: Provide a real-world scenario and ask learners to answer questions or make predictions about what might happen next.
- Short games: Create a simple game or quiz related to the topic of the course or lesson. This can help learners review their existing knowledge and get excited about the new material.
- Polling: Use a polling tool to ask learners a question or series of questions related to the topic of the course or lesson. This can help you gauge their prior knowledge and understanding and tailor your instruction accordingly.
- Visual prompts: Use images, diagrams, or infographics to present a concept or problem and ask learners to make observations or inferences.
It’s important to choose the set induction that aligns with the learning objectives, the topic, and the level of the learners.
Curate you contents now! #
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