When reflecting on the course, I can see various areas of personal growth throughout the course projects and challenges. This course gave me a strong foundation of what makes a good educational experience. Not only did the course explain various principles and theories of interactive and multimedia learning, they were implemented within the course itself….
Accessibility and Universal Design for Learning Accessibility in the Universal Design for Learning (UDL) is integral for inclusive learning environments as it creates a flexible learning experience for all. According to Kat Holmes’ inclusive design principles, “disability isn’t a lack of ability, it’s a mismatch between a person’s abilities and their environment” (Holmes, 2019). This…
The Design Process: In my studies so far, the design process has been constantly changing and shifting between projects. Between each project and their process, I learned that the design process is a repetitive cycle, with the different stages being understanding the problem, planning the project, trying and testing your model, and reflecting on its…
For this post I wanted to highlight one of my favourite online resources for drawing, AdorkaStock. This is an educational art resource that provides stock images for Gestural Drawings: a drawing, or series of drawings of a human figure in different poses typically drawn within 5 minutes. For drawing programs, it is common to study…
Authors: Alexis Moore, Julia Snidanko, Hailey Godfroid We are creating this project to help pre-teens feel more comfortable and confident when making their own food choices. Our team includes Julia Snidanko, Alexis Moore, and Hailey Godfroid. We chose this topic because we all believe that healthy eating is essential for both the body and brain….
While searching for an educational video in the early stages of Challenge B, I decided to reflect on a video I had stumbled across while taking a video class a few years ago. The video by The House of Tabula touches on colour and the impact it has on visual storytelling. With the usage of…
Peer Feedback: After receiving feedback from my peers, it was mentioned that the topic that I had chosen was strong and visually effective. The topic of feeding the wildlife was seemingly relevant to UVic students on campus, as the grounds are surrounded by nature and parks. Additionally, the visual aspects of the prototype aid to…
The challenge: Both intentionally and unintentionally, many people feed the wildlife posing risks to both local residents and animals. It is important for people to understand the risks associated with feeding wildlife. The context and audience: The goal of this comic is to reach the general public and be accessible to as many audiences as…
During my research on creating educational comics, I have discovered that this visual learning method is incredibly powerful. Not only do comics entertain readers, but they also simplify complex topics and engage them more deeply in the subject. Comics help convey this knowledge through a combination of both imagery and narrative, utilizing important aspects in…
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