LxI - Week 5

[NOC24 GE12]

Learner Experience Interaction 5 (LxI - Week 5)

During the past 4 weeks, you have seen the different elements to be incorporated in a MOOC to maintain a learner-centric approach. In this week, the focus question is aimed to reflect on your journey so far.

Focus Question

Which content was the most useful for you from the course so far?

To submit your response, please open the discussion forum by clicking here and reply to this Focus Question in the same thread by clicking on the "Reply All" button.

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[Manoj Srivastava]

D-LCM involves multiple elements for reasons and rightly so. Unlike face-to-face classroom setting which is characterized largely by :1) limited class (batch) size unlike MOOC where N is any number 2) batches created or allotted prefering some commonality (known languages, previous knowledge, age or experience 3) attendance and physical presence bring some sense of seriousness and attentiveness on the part of learners due to fear of being noticed or called out  4) where intermittent probing by the teacher (good teacher by the way) for every concept handled, and the instant nodding or otherwise (by individual or a group of learners or entire class) gives a spontaneous and continuous feed-back in many expressive ways (from ‘aha’ moments to dull gesture to no-response at all ). This feedback makes the teacher reorient his/her pedagogical approach. Subsequent topics and the pace depend entirely on such things occurring concurrently.

While MOOC has enormous social impact valuse (being cost-effective, instant, updated and dynamic, access to all with equity and equality), the design and delivery involves an integrated approach. It caters to a host of diversity (in thr form of learner profile and so) the inbuilt flexibilities of access of contents as per one’s timing and pace, the LCM looked otherwise so complex, has actually been made easy and so interesting by the Team of IIT-Mumbai. The D-LCM course has been brilliantly packaged .

It is impossible to term any particular component as ‘MOST USEFUL CONTET’ : From Warm up Stage to Week 5, DLCM is so scientifically designed and carefully delivered that it equips us all with the required skills for an effective MOOC design and delivery. All the contents are interwoven and inter-dependent.

1-       From designing an appropriate LeD (keeping in mind the integrity of attention, Reflection Spots, Chunking, Do’s and Don’ts ensuring sustained and motivated engagement of the learners) with focus on Learning Objectives (SMART compliant) for a personalised self-pace learning.

2-     Ensuring learners remain focussed, Reflection Spots, Practice question, LbDs work like invisible (non-intimidating mentors). Practice question lets us know what have been missed out. Weekly assessment as AQ, RQs and others reinforces our learning.

3-       LxTs adds to the deeper and wider knowledge of the topic dealt in LeD in the form of OER (documents, articles, videos, research papers etc) through repositories and making a prudent use (without adding any burden to the learner) and responsible reuse of OER (within the licensing obligations)

4-       Discussion forum provides a huge peer learning. The Assimilation Quiz and the Discussion Forum updates are complimentary and keep the peers fairly on the same page. 5) System of Weekly Feed-back is again significant

 I find all contents as useful.  In fact, I find this ‘Focus Question ’ of LxI Week 5 a sort of bigger REFLECTION SPOT smartly phrased by the LCM Team entailing all of us to recapitulate and register all that have been transacted from Week 1 to Week 5

{ PS: The LxT 3.2 Technology tools for designing LbDs and the detailed orientation to the nuances of licensing and copyright gave us an idea of being responsible and professional while desining MOOC. Enthusiasm and expertise alone are not good enough. Being ethical and legally correct in our approach is crucial }

 Regards,

 (Manoj K. Srivastava)

[Amritpreet Kaur]

Dear Manoj K. Srivastava

Thank you for sharing your insightful reflection on the LCM course. Your analysis highlights the complexities and nuances involved in designing and delivering Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) compared to traditional face-to-face settings.

I echo your sentiment regarding the integrated approach adopted by the IIT-Mumbai team, which has made the LCM course both comprehensive and engaging.

Your breakdown of the various components, from designing appropriate Learning Experiences (LeDs) to fostering peer learning through discussion forums, underscores the depth and breadth of the course's content. It's heartening to hear that all elements are deemed valuable, reflecting the careful planning and execution by the course creators.

Thank you for your thoughtful analysis, and I'm glad to hear that the LCM course has been beneficial to you.

Your feedback underscores the effectiveness of the course in achieving its objectives.

Happy Learning!

Regards

Amritpreet Kaur

DFM LCM-24

[Anthony Gomes]

Greetings,

Over the last few weeks, I have discovered various facets of developing learner centric MOOC. The most useful content for me so far has been on creating LxTs. Especially through the activity wherein we had to use LLMs to source resources to create LxTs. Through this activity, I discovered two interesting and useful LLMs – Google Bard and Microsoft Copilot.

I have started using these LLMs to find pertinent resources and use them to enhance my sessions at workplace.

Regards,

Anthony GOMES

[Jeanette Camilla Barbosa Noronha]

Dear Anthony,

Thank you for your response. It’s great to know that you are already putting these resources to good use, and that they can be used in relevant contexts in your classroom. Happy learning!

Best wishes,

Jeanette

DFM, LCM - 2024

[Jeanette Camilla Barbosa Noronha]

Dear all,

As your colleague, Mr. Manoj K. Srivastava, has mentioned, this week’s Focus Question acts as a major Reflection Spot for the current MOOC. Do go ahead and share your views on this thread. 

Best wishes,

Jeanette

DFM, LCM - 2024

[sunita shinde]

Good Morning All,

                           During the past 4 weeks, O came across various teaching-learning & Assessment tools and technologies in this learner centric MOOC. Creating LxTs using LLMs is most useful content for me. Through this activity, I identified many interesting and useful LLMs – ChatGPT and Microsoft Copilot.

I have started using these LLMs to find pertinent resources and use them to enhance my sessions at workplace.

Thanks and Regards,

[Shruti Sidhaye]

Dear All,

The contents for all the 5 weeks were absolutely useful and provided new facets of learning and teaching.  

Key Takeaways were -

1. Technological tools for creation of Quizes and designing LdDs
2. Identification OER and understanding issues associated with copy rights and concept of Creative Commons Licenses
3. Importance and role of Assessments by Peers and Learners

Key Constraints / Challenges for understanding (may be due to English not being the first language for me) -

1. Understanding the language sometimes was a challenge in certain LxTs - (LxT3.2b and LxT 5.3a and LxT 5.3b)
2. Concepts under LxT 3.2b was challenging to understand (had also posted the same on DF)

Feedback about peers - 

1. As very briefly pointed out by Shri Manoj Srivastava, benefits of MOOC are much more than any face-to-face or online class.  All the components (including MOST USEFUL) - LeDs, LbDs, LxTs, RS... are very well narrated by him.  I endorse his views.
2. Like mentioned by Mr Anthony Gomes, identification of LLMs (added with method of supplying prompt for searching) added total practical solution to implement the methodology
3. I share my experience with both Mr Anthony Gomes and Ms Sunita Shinde about finding LLM - Microsoft Copilot, which was unexplored by all of us.

Eagerly waiting for next contents in the Course.

Thanks!!

Shruti Sidhaye

[Siddu Jigajinni]

Dear Shrutiji

We appreciate your enthusiasm!! 

As you rightly pointed about the challenges in  LxT5.3a and b, where  the great teachers not only check students but also assess themselves to get better. Continuous learning, understanding theories, and practicing reflection are vital for improving teaching skills. Pls share your experience in this.

LxT3.2a and b represent various tools used for formative and summative assessment. For ongoing learning (formative assessment), I use multiple-choice and multiple-select questions, similar to RQs of this course. For final evaluations (summative assessment), I use rubrics to assess viva voce, presentations, and report write-ups in the Undergraduate BE program.

We are eager to hear from you about the mode of assessing the above two assesments.

Happy Learning!!

Dr Siddu Jigajinni

DFM-LCM2024

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[inapanuri Aditya]

Good morning all, 

 First of all i would thank the team for letting us know the how can we analyze our self and mistakes in Licensing that we use in our presentations. 

1) Gestures and movement express, slides formula of 6*6, Screen Capture in website navigation, using of animation is useful. 

2) overcame common mistakes in copying large portion of work.

3) Self Evaluation Seal has major impact in evaluation.  

[Radhika Injamuri]

Greetings Aditya,

Thank you for your feedback. Keep learning . 

Regards,

Dr. Radhika Injamuri,

DFM-2024.

[Anil Kumar]

In the Knowledge Quiz for Week 5, question No. 2 says [tick all that apply] whereas we can choose only one option.

Regards,

Anil Kumar

[SURBHI SHARMA]

Hello Everyone! Namaste

In view of the focus question for this week's LxI, its difficult to choose which content was the most useful for me. 

As I witnessed the orchestration of the LCM model this week (Week-05), and since warm-up sessions for all the weeks covered so far, every piece of content has been knitted so carefully and tangibly that, from the perspective of an instructor as well as a learner, I find, them all very useful. 

The list of multiple useful resources for me in this DLCM are:

• Taxonomy of multimedia resources discussed in the LeD 2.5a
• LxT 2.1: Video based LeD as I learnt do's and don'ts to create/curate a video (with RS)
• LxT 3.1 Pedagogies of activity Design: I learnt various assessment formats available with us.
• LeD 4.5 that discussed about creative commons and similar to the topic LxT 5.2b where Doctrine of Fair use was elaborated helped me. 
• LxT 5.3 on Reflective practices is very enriching for B.Ed. trainees perspective ( I can say it as a Teacher Educator)

Besides, I discovered the potential of the quizzes on incentivizing learning. All RS (micro-practice exercises for me), LbD, AQs, KQs, RQs have extrinsically motivated me to revisit the content and revise it for better learning. 

Also, the interactions with the expert as well as the constructor exercise (the one on LbD and LeD with RS) were quite helpful.

Thank You Team LCM 

Best Regards

Surbhi

[Avinash Pandey]

Hello!

The Designing Learner-Centric MOOCs course has got me thinking primarily about two things:

1.     The ways in which assessment by the learner – both self and peer – can be made a core part of a teaching programme. While the idea of assessment by the learner is not a new one, the course has provided me with an opportunity to think about it systematically. Formative and Summative assessments with the help of reflection spots, evaluation rubrics and peer interaction contribute to the assessment process. Reflection Week is something I have never practised but now I think it is crucial to enable the learner to breathe, reflect and thereby assess her learning trajectory. If these forms of assessments can in some way be prioritized over assessment by the course facilitator, it can lead to healthy pedagogical practices. I will surely be thinking more about learner assessment and the ways in which I can make it a core component of my classroom activity.

2.     Orchestration of the four components of MOOC i.e. LeD, LbD, LxT and LxI. While LxI offers some non-linearity in the learning process, LeD, LbD and LxT are necessarily linear. My own classroom activity involves much more non-linearity in that I typically start with LbD (and LxI). The nature of LbD activity on the part of the learner decides what comes next LeD or LxT. So, my classrooms are often very fluid with the learner’s activity determining the further course of action. My experience with this MOOC has led me to think about the (dis-)advantages of (non-)linearity in a learner-centric pedagogical practice and has thus been beneficial to me.

 

Almost all of my peers, who have posted under “LxI Week 5” until now, share with me the importance of self-assessment by the learners (especially through reflection spots). There have been no comments as yet on the linear nature of orchestration. Some comments on the use of LLMs to create LxT and information regarding the use of technology in creating an effective MOOC have also been made.

best,

On Saturday, February 17, 2024 at 3:26:07 PM UTC+5:30 NOC24 GE12 wrote:

[Amritpreet Kaur]

Dear Avinash

Your reflections on learner assessment and the orchestration of MOOC components are thought-provoking.

I appreciate your focus on integrating learner assessment, both self and peer, into teaching programs. Your consideration of formative and summative assessments, along with reflection spots and peer interaction, highlights the importance of empowering learners in their own assessment journey.

Your observations on the orchestration of MOOC components resonate with my own experiences. The balance between linearity and non-linearity in learning processes is crucial, and your classroom's fluidity in response to learner activity is inspiring. Reflecting on the advantages and disadvantages of this approach can undoubtedly inform future pedagogical practices.

Thank you for sharing your insights, and I look forward to further discussions on these topics.

Best regards,

Amritpreet Kaur

DFM LCM-24

[Ravi Palekar]

The LCM course is very interesting course and it follow what it teaches. I think entire topics are  well designed and delivers content in simple but engaging way.  For me all concepts , right from LeD, LbD, LxTs & LxI are explained it well and share appropriate and essential information to the learner. The concept of Reflection Spot & Reflection Practice both are new to me and but when learnt about them I found them engaging since Learner has to be part of two way communication instead of monotonous way of teaching -Learning in existing ways of learning.

Today, even after missing the timeline of  week -4  due to hectic work schedule I still feel to spend time and want continue my learning is only because of the excellent design of course content.

Thanks you.

Regards,

Ravi Palekar

[Amritpreet Kaur]

Dear Ravi Palekarji

Thank you for your email and your kind words regarding the LCM course. I'm delighted to hear that you find the course content interesting and engaging. Your feedback on the well-designed topics and their delivery in a simple yet captivating manner is greatly appreciated.

I understand that hectic work schedules can sometimes disrupt learning timelines, but I'm glad to hear that despite this, you're motivated to continue your learning journey. Your dedication speaks volumes about the quality of the course content.

Once again, thank you for your feedback and continued participation in the course.

Please don't hesitate to reach out if you have any further questions or feedback.

Please Note that the due date for Knowledge Quiz for Week 5 is Today itself, so please do not miss on it.

Regards

Amritpreet kaur

DFM LCM-24

[Shyam Sundar]

The content on  practicing reflective coaching- using Journal , peer review, recording video, student feedback  was found to  useful to do a retro inspection of my lecture and ways to improve it. 

I agree with  inapanuri Aditya post on the 6*6 rule for optimizing the presentation in an effective manner. and other authors who dealt upon the licensing 
frame work using creative commons.

Regards,

Shyam

[Ravi Palekar]

Hello,

1. In the Knowledge Quiz for Week 5, question No. 2 says [tick all that apply] whereas we can choose only one option.

2. Please find attached anser of Practice - Practice Question (LbD) on LbD 5.1

Thanks & Regards,

Ravi Palekar

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[Amritpreet Kaur]

Dear Shyam

Thank you for sharing your insights on practicing reflective coaching. I'm glad to hear that the content on using journals, peer reviews, video recordings, and student feedback has proven useful for retrospection and improvement of your lectures.

Your engagement with these topics demonstrates a commitment to continuous improvement and innovation in teaching methods.

Looking forward to further discussions on these subjects.

Regards

Amritpreet kaur

DFM LCM-24

[Siddu Jigajinni]

Dear Ravi Sir and participants

1. We will update regarding your first point.

2. We acknowledge Ravi Sirs efforts in practicing the LeD 5.1 by creating your own LeD on the course Video Editing Process with Reflection Spot, followed by the LbD activity.

We encourage participants to follow specific steps after going the attached PDF file of Ravi:

1. Attempt the Reflection spot before moving on (answer is after RQ in the PDF shared by Ravi).

2. Answer the LbD question (without checking the answer).

Additionally, share your opinions and give your valuable inputs (since the course is in the planning stage) regarding

3. Creating Learning Extension Trajectories (LxTs) and

4. How to engage in Learning Experience Interactions (LxI) for the above mentioned course Video Editing Process (as LxTs and LxI is not covered in the PDF file).

Happy Learning!

Regards

Dr Siddu Jigajinni

DFM, LCM-2024.

[Priya Dharshini]

Respected learners, 

Almost every content delivered through this course is absolutely useful and created a complete insight. Among them, if I were asked to suggest one element, I would definitely say LxT:3.2 a Technology tools for Formative Assessment very useful. I have started to incorporate Kahoot, Mentimeter and Padlet in my Teaching-Learning Process. 

Thanks & Regards, 

Priyadharshini. R

Assistant Professor

[Siddu Jigajinni]

Dear Madam

Thank you for sharing 3 different tools used for formative assessment. Since they serve different purpose and in education and engagement (for example mentimeter is used for interactive presentations and padlet for collabarative online learning),  kindly share your experiences with these tools and let us know if you use them for both regular offline and online courses.

Happy Learning!

Regards

Dr Siddu Jigajinni

DFM, LCM-2024