LxI- Week 1

[NOC24 GE12]

Learner Experience Interaction 1 (LxI - Week 1)

Focus Question
Think of a MOOC that you have participated as a learner or offered as an instructor. Identify one point in that MOOC where you have experienced / have designed for learner-centricity. If you have not yet taken a MOOC, you can use the experience of this course till now to answer the focus question.

In order to submit your response, please open the discussion forum by clicking here and reply to the Focus Question by clicking on 'Reply All' button. 

For more details on how to participate on the Discussion Forum, click here. 

You can find this LxI- Week 1 on the course page by clicking here. 

LCM Course Team

[Jyotirmoy Sengupta]

Hello Everyone. Yesterday (19.01.24) I had joined the pre-course session and I admit that this was an encouraging session to me. Earlier I had attended one such FDP course for the first time in 2021. Each and every points discussed were new to me then. Though I have taken certain online classes throughout the period till then but yet to create online courses. After attending the said course in 2021, I feel that, creation of a course in MOOC need 3 important support --  a) Proper training in planning of a course (design), b) Proper technical support (easy access to different free and paid tools), c) Easy approval process of such courses in different platforms ( Swayam portal and like portals). As a teacher of Bengali Literature (even certain skill based course on literature) I have found no such online courses available in any platform like Swayam or NPTEL. So there are ample scope ahead. Hope the upcoming course will help me in all fronts. Thanks.       

[Jyotirmoy Sengupta]

Hello everyone. I'm Jyotirmoy Sengupta. To me, learner centricity of MOOC is assured by the comment that a learner can access huge and divers sources of information, may be termed as study materials, to satisfy his or her perfection. Thank you.

[Anthony Gomes]

Greetings, 

Somewhere in 2022, I took a MOOC titled le français pour l'université by Université Grenoble Alpes.

This MOOC had constant interaction on the discussion forum which included structured and personalised feedback by the instructors, along with the other participants. The interaction and feedback majorly centred around feedback on peer-reviewed assignments, along with certain discussions on logistical concerns. In my opinion, this element corresponds to the Learner eXperience Interaction (LxT) element of the Learner Centric MOOC model. 

Here is the archived course URL: https://lms.fun-mooc.fr/courses/course-v1:grenoblealpes+92015+session04/b00c1f75854745259b6cb6a43fcb060c/

Thank you,

Anthony GOMES

On Friday, January 19, 2024 at 2:03:30 PM UTC+5:30 NOC24 GE12 wrote:

[Srunika Kannan]

Dear Anthony,

This is very interesting to know. Would you be able to share a screnshot so our learners can see what learner centricity looks like in the DF?

K. Srunika

DFM - LCM 2024

[Anthony Gomes]

Dear Srunika,

Sure. I have attached herewith three screenshots of the DF of the MOOC. In the DF, a participant has presented herself, followed by the others who are acknowledging it and presenting themselves respectively.

Regards,

Anthony GOMES

[Jayakrishnan Madathil Warriem]

Hi All,

This is my attempt to join the discussion via email, as seen from the instructions in the unit "How to participate in Discussion Forum (LxI)".

I see that two learners, Jyotirmoy Sengupta and Anthony Gomes, have already participated in this discussion and provided their inputs based on courses/programmes that they have attended. Both the learners have provided very interesting inputs that can further generate more intense discussions on the idea of learner-centricity as understood by various course designers and learners. 

Personally, as a course Instructor I look forward to these discussions that provide me with learning opportunities. Especially artefacts like the screenshots shared by Anthony Gomes provide me with specific ideas on facilitation through technology. So I encourage more learners to join this discussion and provide artefacts that could benefit the larger learner community.

Regards

Jk

[Sushil Rao Chilkuri]

Can you please elaborate on the question? Identify one point in that MOOC where you have experienced....

On Friday, January 19, 2024 at 2:03:30 PM UTC+5:30 NOC24 GE12 wrote:

[Pournima Dhume]

Dear Sushil Rao, 

You need to identify a specific point in the MOOC where you have encountered a focus on learner-centricity, indicating that the course was designed with the learners in mind. You can either pick up a point from this MOOC course or any other MOOC course that you have earlier attended. 

You can also go through the replies posted by Mr Jyotirmay and Mr Anthony for more clarification. 

Happy learning !

Regards, 

Pournima Dhume

DFM, LCM- 2024

[Sushil Rao Chilkuri]

Thank you. Understood now. Will do it.

Disclaimer visit:  https://www.unigoa.ac.in/docs/disclaimer.html. 

[Amritpreet Kaur]

Dear Sushil Rao

Glad to know that you understood the focus question more clearly now.

On the basis of the experience you have, please feel free to participate and reply the focus question asked in this thread so that other participants can also  benefit from it. 

The link to participate in the focus question is here: https://groups.google.com/a/nptel.iitm.ac.in/g/noc24-ge12-discuss/c/w4ZZ2GZF-vM.

Happy learning!

Regards, 

Amritpreet Kaur

DFM - LCM 2024

[Digvijoy Phukan]

Namaste!

1. I shall use my experiences of this MOOC to answer the FQ for Week 1
2. The duration of the LeDs and the pause for reflection are attempts towards learner centricity.   
3. The instruction in LxI to identify the point(s) stated by other learners is also an attempt in this direction. 
4. While Jotirmoy ji has highlighted the LxT component of the MOOC, Anthony Ji has commented on the LxI component.           

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Thanks and Regards

[sunita shinde]

Good Afternoon All,

This is my experiences of this MOOC to answer the FQ for Week 1

The Practice question (LbD) on LeD 1.1 strives towards learner centricity.

Also Digvijoy Ji has shared that the duration of the LeDs and the pause for reflection.

 

Thanks and Regards

[Amritpreet Kaur]

Dear Digvijoy 

Thank you for sharing your insightful reflections on the Focus question and your experiences during Week 1. It's

wonderful to hear about your engagement with the course content. This diversity in perspectives adds depth to our 

collective  understanding of this course, showcasing the multifaceted nature of the learning experience.

During the course, please keep on sharing and discuss your thoughts, questions and insights in the forum wherever you feel clouded.

Thanks and Regards

Amritpreet kaur

DFM - LCM 2024

On Wednesday, January 24, 2024 at 10:57:29 AM UTC+5:30 Digvijoy Phukan wrote:

[Amritpreet Kaur]

Dear Sunita 

I think this message finds you in good spirits as you navigate through our ongoing LCM course. I completely resonate 

with your observations about the learner-centric approach through the duration of LeDs and the intentional pauses for 

reflection. This indeed creates a conductive environment for personalized learning, allowing participants to absorb information at their own pace.

As you already know, the forum is a space for open dialogue and mutual learning. Let's make the most of this opportunity to engage with one another and deepen our understanding of the course material.

Looking forward to your active participation and the vibrant discussions that will undoubtedly ensue.

Happy learning!

Regards, 

Amritpreet Kaur

DFM - LCM 2024

[Divya Thakur]

I define Learner-centricity as the deliberate incorporation of hidden cues within the course content to influence learners' behavior, such as incorporating thought exercises. For example, I participated in an online webinar where I learned about a 'Leadership Skills' course by Prof Vishal Gupta from IIM A on the Coursera platform. In this course, Prof Gupta encourages learners to pause the video, grab a pen and paper, and jot down their reflections, providing a simple yet effective way to break the monotony of passive watching -you can find the course Leadership Skills Course by Prof Vishal Gupta

 https://www.coursera.org/learn/leadershipskills#modules.

I also highly appreciate the initial clips of this course, where four professors engage in a group discussion about their perspectives on MOOCs. This approach made me feel actively involved in the conversation, and the diverse viewpoints did not guide my thought process in a linear manner.

Despite completing more than 10 online courses during the COVID days, I struggle to recall any impactful learner-centric designs within those courses.

On Friday, January 19, 2024 at 2:03:30 PM UTC+5:30 NOC24 GE12 wrote:

[Jeanette Camilla Barbosa Noronha]

Dear Divya,

That’s so well put! Thanks for sharing your experience, both with this MOOC so far, as well as with the webinar on Coursera. I’m sure a lot of your colleagues will also appreciate reading about your experiences. 

I believe what you’ve also touched upon is the strategic tool of using a Reflection Spot, a key element in the LCM model, which has multiple functions. The current MOOC will offer much insight about the uses of a Reflection Spot, and I hope it provides you with a more active and engaged form of learning. 

Looking forward to reading more of your thoughts and experiences in the coming weeks. Happy learning!

Best wishes,

Jeanette

DFM, LCM - 2024

[Shu_sha OLIVEIRA]

This is my first experience with a Learner-Centric MOOC. So far, I have noticed an active engagement of learners in this discussion forum along with the interaction one can have with course instructors and coordinators which I consider extremely fruitful. It also helps me to learn more from my peers like Anthony Gomes, Divya Thakur and the rest who have shared such insightful experiences with LCMs.  Moreover, I think that the formative assessments or tasks assigned each week are very beneficial in holding a learner’s interest. 

[Siddu Jigajinni]

Dear Participant,

We are glad to hear your initial experience with the Learner-Centric MOOC has been fulfilling! We appreciate you for highlighting the significance of formative assessment.
It's crucial to address summative assessments as the submission deadlines are approaching i.e., 07-02-2024, 23:59 IST, where each participant is graded with marks based on the followings.
1. AQs based Quiz on LxT 1.1
2. AQs based Quiz on LxT 1.2
3. Knowledge Quiz for week 1
4. RQ based Quiz on Lx1-Week 1

Out of two Assimilation quizzes (AQs) quizzes, the best one will be selected for grading with 20% weightage
Knowledge Quizzes– 70% weightage

Reflection quizzes (RQ) - 10% weightage.

Happy Learning!!

Regards
Dr. Siddu Jigajinni
DFM, LCM-2024

[Dr Alaknanada Shringare]

Hellos everyone, for me the one important point of the learner centricity of MOOC is allowing the learner to learn at their own pace. Intentional pauses help the learner to be attentive throughout. 

Regards

Alaknanda

On Saturday, January 20, 2024 at 11:55:48 AM UTC+5:30 Jyotirmoy Sengupta wrote:

[Siddu Jigajinni]

Dear Dr. Alakananda

Thank you for sharing that perspective! I completely agree with you on the significance of learner-centricity in MOOCs. These intentional pauses (also called reflection spots) allow learners to process information, reinforce understanding, and maintain engagement throughout the course. Overall, the learner-centric design of MOOCs aims to create an effective learning experience.

Happy Learning!!

Regards
Dr. Siddu Jigajinni
DFM, LCM-2024

[SURBHI SHARMA]

Hello!

I have enrolled in several self-paced MOOCs provided on the SWAYAM platform itself, but I can identify only this course, "Designing Learner MOOCs," to map with all the requirements of being learner-centric. Not to name just one point:

• The reflection spots were provided since the live interactions we had with the course instructor as well as the warm-up with Google-form-led questions where perspectives towards MOOCs were taken, analogies for MOOCs were derived, and the motive behind joining any MOOC were like LeDs.It helped me to think about and dig deep into the whole idea of MOOCs and their existence. Also, it made me curious to take up this course.
• The Class-Central Page is a resource where reports on various scenarios in the MOOC industry are provided globally. It is the LxT, followed by AQs based on it.
• The 4 LxD were assigned customized feedback with detailed explanations for both correct and incorrect responses. Therefore, the learners are benefited and motivated further to learn.
• Finally, this LxI is learner-centric, as it has helped and assisted in peer interaction and learning.

Link: Designing Learner-Centric MOOCs - Course (nptel.ac.in)

Live Interactions: 1. Live Interactive Session 1 : Designing Learner-Centric MOOCs (youtube.com) 2. Live Interactive Session 2 : Designing Learner-Centric MOOCs - YouTube

On Friday, January 19, 2024 at 2:03:30 PM UTC+5:30 NOC24 GE12 wrote:

[Ms.R.Abeetha Asst.Prof.]

Dear Surbhi Sharma,

Thank you for acknowledging our comprehensive understanding of the course, which endeavors to introduce all facets of learner-centric MOOCs through an analysis of various self-paced MOOCs previously attended.

It sounds like you've really immersed yourself in the learner-centric aspects of the "Designing Learner MOOCs" course on the SWAYAM platform! Your description highlights several key elements that contribute to a learner-focused experience, such as reflection opportunities, interactive sessions with instructors, and tailored feedback.

Reflective exercises like the Google-form-led questions seem to have been particularly effective in engaging you and prompting deeper thinking about the nature and purpose of MOOCs. Additionally, the use of resources like the Class-Central Page to provide broader industry insights adds another dimension to the learning experience, enriching your understanding of the field.

The emphasis on customized feedback is crucial for fostering continuous improvement and motivation among learners. By offering detailed explanations for both correct and incorrect responses, the course ensures that learners receive personalized guidance that helps them grasp concepts more effectively.

Moreover, the emphasis on peer interaction and learning further reinforces the learner-centric approach of the course. Collaborative learning environments can enhance understanding and retention by providing opportunities for discussion, exchange of ideas, and collective problem-solving. Finally, it is clear that the "Designing Learner MOOCs" course has been designed with your needs and learning experience in mind, making it a valuable resource for anyone interested in exploring the world of MOOCs.

Wishing you endless opportunities for growth and discovery ! 

With regards

R.Abeetha

DFM-LCM-2024

[Aravinthan K]

Hello everyone!

I took four courses earlier and am currently enrolled in three courses provided on the SWAYAM platform itself. 

But I felt very comfortable only with this course, "Designing Learner MOOCs.".  The organized structure of various components, followed by immediate assimilation / practice questions, is very helpful to me in understanding the content without any bumbling, boring, or even screen fatigue. 

From my experiences with the warm-up week and first week of this course, I feel it has many learner-centric points, like warm-up preparations, shorter videos of LeD, LbD (explanation for each correct and incorrect choice is useful), and LxI (useful in view of the different perceptions).

Another added advantage is that all the components except LxI can be accessed through the mobile app. It may attract Z-gen learners.

However, through the desktop version only, the learners are able to join the discussion forum.

Thank you 

Regards

Aravinthan

[Sudha Sivakumar]

Dear Aravindhan,

I can guarantee you that you will come up with more points in the upcoming weeks about the course.

With Regards

Dr. Sudha B

DPoC, LCM 2024

[Amol Patil (PharmaPeer)]

Dear sir,

As i joined 2 days ago and interestingly completed the session. i found that proper designing of the MOOCs for learning by doing is most important. 

Thanks

On Friday 19 January 2024 at 14:03:30 UTC+5:30 NOC24 GE12 wrote:

[Ms.R.Abeetha Asst.Prof.]

Dear sir,

Thank you for participating in discussion form.  In a "learning by doing" MOOC, hands-on activities, simulations, case studies, and interactive exercises are often incorporated to provide learners with opportunities to apply theoretical knowledge in practical contexts.

With regards

Abeetha.R

DFM,LCM-24

[Renuka Ozarkar]

Hello all, 

This is the first MOOC I am enrolled in, so my response is based on my experience of this course so far. Many of my peers together have already highlighted almost all aspects of the Learner-Centricity in this course. If I have to pick one to elaborate on, it would be the Discussion Forum activities, which are part of the Learner eXperience Interactions. Apart from the focus questions and responses to those, the threads which are being started by the peers would truly open up diverse paths of learning. It has more potential therefore to address the diverse interests and diverse learning curves of the learners. The diverse audience is certain to bring their diverse learnings, perspectives (hence what they find relevant and how they approach the topic of discussion) to the fore. For this reason, I consider it a very important part of the LC model in a MOOC. It is a time-consuming to go through all responses, of course, but it also helps in reducing the distance (which is inevitable in a MOOC) between the peer learners. 

Renuka

[Ms.R.Abeetha Asst.Prof.]

Dear Renuka,

Thank you for your insights on community learning . It involves individuals coming together to learn from each other, share knowledge, and collectively address common challenges or interests.

With regards

R.Abeetha

DFM LCM-24 

[SURBHI SHARMA]

Thank you, Ma'am, for elaborating on my reflections. Indeed, this MOOC will be a helpful resource for learning to me. 

Also, as guided by part B of this LxI I have realized that we all are in consensus with the fact that discussion forums for MOOCs are quite resourceful for the learners. These discussion forums provide a platform for peer-interaction, active learning and engages the learners. It enables to get a wider perspective of a topic and helps in connecting the people with similar interests of research and work.  

Besides, the point of addressing language-based skill courses by one of the peer-learner is quite intriguing for me. I guess more researchers and language experts needs to be trained in the field to develop and design such courses.

Thank you & Regards!

Surbhi (SRF)

Department of Education

University of Lucknow

[Avinash Pandey]

This is my first MOOC in any real sense of the term. It looks to define learner-centricity through four dimensions: learning through Dialogue, Doing, Interactions with peers, and Extension Trajectories. I am hoping to learn more about these dimensions in the coming weeks before I can form any reasonable opinion about the ways in which these dimensions promote learner-centricity. 

Based on my limited experience of the Warm-up Week and Week 1, my very tentative observations are as follows: Dialogue and Doing were closely aligned with the material presented through the videos. Dialogues helped me examine how closely my thoughts/beliefs matched with those of the expert(s). Doing helped me check if I had assimilated the information provided in the videos. Trajectory led me to resources outside of the videos. These materials helped me understand the opinions expressed in the video. All these three dimensions helped me learn the information being presented through the various resources shared on the course page. Strictly speaking, I didn't have any "say" in the matter nor did it test my reasoning ability (probably it is too early in the course). I go to express my own opinions., reason and question/doubt the opinions being presented through the "Interaction" dimension. Thus, this dimension was learner-centric in a very different sense that it promoted critical inquiry. I hope to use this facility more effectively and wisely in the coming weeks.

So much for now!

[Uttej Kumar]

This is my first Moocs and i have learnt a lot from the first week of this course. I am a recently promoted as Lecturer, Computer Science and engineering i am learning how to make students understand the course we are teaching as the course mostly learner centric and the content was to the point and very engaging and the four more important aspects of the course as per my observation are LED, LBD, LXI, LXT are the best modules to set up a mooc.

Thanking You,

Reagards

   V. Uttej Kumar  

[Amritpreet Kaur]

Dear  V. Uttej Kumar  

Thank you for your interest towards this course and for your response as well.

We hope in the coming weeks, you take your learning to higher level.

Please feel free to share your ideas and thoughts here.

Regards

Amritpreet Kaur

DFM LCM-24

[Amritpreet Kaur]

Dear Avinash

Thank you for your Profound understanding of week 1 content. Hope to learn more in coming weeks. 

Feel free to share your insights and ideas. Your suggestions are highly values.

Regards

Amritpreet Kaur

On Tuesday, January 30, 2024 at 9:54:58 PM UTC+5:30 Avinash Pandey wrote:

[Shruti Sidhaye]

Hey all,

Couldnt go thru the course contents so far.  Today attended all the session of Week1 at one go.  I was filled with lot of surprise elements in the contents, the difficulty level was beyond expectations.  This may be the first MOOC which I have undertaken which contains multiple aspects.  This methodology will definitely help creating learner centric approach.

Its never been my interest to peep into others information, but here knowing peers is so so important is been highlighted and well taken.

Would like to interact and connect with all in the group. Would also be happy to learn in groups.  Do connect, if anyone interested to join.

Thanks Team

Shruti Sidhaye

Ex Banker

[Amritpreet Kaur]

Dear  Shruti Sidhaye

Welcome on board. Nice to see that you have gone through the content and excited to learn new concepts.

Can you please elaborate on the surprise elements you found in the course content. It can be helpful to our peers as well.

All participants also feel free to share if they also have experienced such surprising elements.

Regards

Amritpreet Kaur

DFM LCM-24

[Dr. Sunanda Patil- Shinde]

Hello everyone

To bring learner centricity various activities have been introduced in the present MOOC entitled Learner Centric MOOCs. Reflection Quizzes, Assimilation quizzes, discussion forum, comprehension questions etc. keep learners engaged throughout the course. 

On Wednesday, January 31, 2024 at 5:08:22 PM UTC+5:30 Shruti Sidhaye wrote:

[Amritpreet Kaur]

Dear  Dr. Sunanda 

As you have mentioned various activities which are part of LCM, Can you name any one activity you liked the most and can provide reason about it.

Looking forward for your anticipation.

Amritpreet Kaur

DFM LCM-24

[gothai nayagi]

Dear all,

Thank you for the excellent content. This is my first discussion forum, i have joined and commenting. 

Thank you for the opportunity.

[Amritpreet Kaur]

Dear Gothai Nayagi

Welcome to this phase of learning of LCM course. Your insights are valuable for us. So please reply to the Focus Questions (Week-1) given at the top of this discussion forum  thread and also to  LxI-week 2 as well.

Regards

Amritpreet Kaur

DFM LCM-24

[Jini Raju]

Dear all,

       I have already completed two MOOC courses on SWAYAM platform. One of the learner centric approach I felt is the peer group discussion, that helped the learners very well. Moreover, the interactive live sessions in the mid of the course will help the learners to clear their doubts in the course.

[jaishree mathur]

Hello Everyone

I enrolled myself on SWAYAM for many MOOC but I never completed them as due to some other important professional work I forgot to complete assignments on time. But this time I promise to complete this course as I got motivation from Discussion forum replies. 

I think some alarming mails or Whatsapp messages should be put on reminding last date of assignments and quizes.

[Jeanette Barbosa Noronha]

Dear Jini Raju,

Thank you for highlighting those two elements. Were you able to participate in the live interaction this MOOC offered 2 weeks ago?

In your opinion as a participant, and also as an educator, how frequent should these live interactive sessions be? Looking forward to your response. 

Best wishes,

Jeanette

DFM, LCM - 2024

[Jeanette Barbosa Noronha]

Dear Jaishree Mathur,

Thanks for your valuable input!

The Discussion Forum helps with peer collaboration and stimulation of thought. Feel free to respond to Focus Questions of Weeks 1 and 2, and interact with your fellow participants as well.

Best wishes,

Jeanette

DFM, LCM - 2024

[SHYNA A]

Hello everyone,

I have completed a total of five MOOC courses to date. Throughout these courses, I have experienced a learner-centric approach, which was evident through activities such as Discussion Forum activities, Reflection spots, and Practice questions directly related to the video content and discussion forum activities.

[Jeanette Barbosa Noronha]

Dear Shyna,

Thanks for sharing! Which of the elements mentioned motivated you the most as a learner? Would love to know more about this.

Further, do go ahead and let us know your thoughts on Reflection Spots in this week’s thread, linked here: https://groups.google.com/a/nptel.iitm.ac.in/g/noc24-ge12-discuss/c/RtFZqQSpGnE

Best wishes,

Jeanette

DFM, LCM - 2024

[SHYNA A]

 

Reflection Spot motivated me as a learner. Reflection is a powerful tool for deepening understanding and integrating new knowledge. By engaging with reflective activities, learners can gain valuable insights into their own learning processes and identify areas for improvement.

[Jeanette Barbosa Noronha]

Glad to know that, Shyna! 

Feel free to interact with your colleagues on this very topic, in this week’s discussion thread: https://groups.google.com/a/nptel.iitm.ac.in/g/noc24-ge12-discuss/c/RtFZqQSpGnE

Best wishes,

Jeanette

DFM, LCM - 2024

[Divya Thakur]

Hello all,

I had a doubt. How are lectures and demo part of LeD as its all monologue?  If that could be addressed under LCM model elements clip- Like the rationale behind keeping such acronyms?

[Rajesh kumar GP Hisar]

Hello Every one , I feel that this course help to creation a course in mooc.

Thanks

On Saturday, January 20, 2024 at 11:55:48 AM UTC+5:30 Jyotirmoy Sengupta wrote:

Hello Everyone. Yesterday (19.01.24) I had joined the pre-course session and I admit that this was an encouraging session to me. Earlier I had attended one such FDP course for the first time in 2021. Each and every points discussed were new to me then. Though I have taken certain online classes throughout the period till then but yet to create online courses. After attending the said course in 2021, I feel that, creation of a course in MOOC need 3 important support --  a) Proper training in planning of a course (design), b) Proper technical support (easy access to different free and paid tools), c) Easy approval process of such courses in different platforms ( Swayam portal and like portals). As a teacher of Bengali Literature (even certain skill based course on literature) I have found no such online courses available in any platform like Swayam or NPTEL. So there are ample scope ahead. Hope the upcoming course will help me in all fronts. Thanks.       

[Siddu Jigajinni]

Dear Rajesh Kumar Sir

Certainly! As you progress in the upcoming weeks, your understanding of designing LCM is expected to deepen. After reviewing the content from Week 1 and Week 2, I invite you and also other participants to share your insights on the potential scope of course content in the Discussion Forum based on your experience.

Happy Learning!

Regards

Dr. Siddu Jigajinni

DFM, LCM-2024

[Saroja Ganapathy]

In my own MOOC on spoken skills, in the module on listening skills, I would pause at regular intervals to ask participants to reflect on a segment of conversation they had heard in the form of an audio clip and ask a question that would require thinking and response. Thus the reflection spot was used in several ways -- to think about a concept as well as to think about specific language material. The various possible answers would then be summarised.

[Reena George]

Dear all, 

          I have completed two MOOC courses so far. The learner centric approach is the discussion forum where a learner can post their views as well as any doubts regarding the course and get it clarified.

[Walter Hugh Parker]

I have taken up and completed several MOOCs as a learner on diverse topics, and created two as an instructor. One point that always seemed to engage learners and stands out, in terms of learner-centricity, is the use of interactive quizzes and assessments. They not only gauge understanding but also provide instant feedback, allowing learners to grasp concepts better and at their own pace. It's like a personalized learning journey tailored to each participant's needs. I will attach some examples in due course of time.

[brchem ucetk]

Good afternoon 

As a learner of this course,  i came to know of the way to interact with the learner's through the content itself. As a teacher, between the  long lecture hours i used to tell my students, some other facts (astronomy between chemistry ) to drag them into the subject. But this way of chunking the topics and pausing the lecture to think and interact in between boost my confidence that i can understand the concept (while teaching) and it never vanishes from my mind. Thank you

[Sastri OSKS]

I am Prof O S K S Sastri from the Central University of Himachal Pradesh. I have taken the first MOOC by Prof Sebastian Gurung and Dr Peter Norwiz on Artificial intelligence mentioned in our course module here and completed it successfully. It has been a wonderful experience. Prof Sebastian would teach a small content and then there would be a question like MCQ or Fill in the blank in which we have to give our input and if we give a wrong answer a new video will start explaining the concept again or the right way to obtain the answer and the rest of the content will proceed only after you correctly answer the question for reflection. I was amazed at the fill-in-the-blank questions. This is something I have yet to see in our current course. Here, the instructor merely says to pause for a moment and think but does not take any input from the learner.  I would like to see interactive content that is integrated into the videos for learning dialogue parts and also a session on how to create such content using, say Moodle software. Thanks in advance.

[Shyam Sundar]

Hi All,

I have attended three MOOC till date , two from NPTEL and one from Future skills and this  is my fourth one.  The course on  Acquiring Data (Level 1 - AI Fundamentals of AI ASCEND) by Accenture provided  link to download the data base and work on models  kaggle, which I feel is learner centric.

The learner interaction in week 1 module of the present MOOC course on the framing of graph and predict the outcome  of successful completion of courses under 50K registered users was learning centric approach. 

Thankls

[Ms.R.Abeetha Asst.Prof.]

Dear Shyam Sundar,

We appreciate you sharing your previous experience of completing 4 MOOCs offered by NPTEL and Future Skills. Your understanding of our course, which moves towards a learner-centric approach, is awesome. Thanks for your valuable insights. You are welcome to address the questions of our peers, which may help foster healthy and interactive participation in DF.

With regards

R.Abeetha

DFM-LCM24

[Bhavani S]

Dear All, 
I read through all your discussions and as many LCM experiences are covered, which makes us feel the learner centric approach of the MOOC, one thing which I felt and not mentioned in the forum was - " the urge created by the design of this MOOC to eagerly come back to the portal and continue the learning. I feel making the learner to come back to the session wherever he/she left with an enthusiasm and curiousness to learn more and in depth is my experience of LCM in this MOOC. 

Bhavani S 

[Dr. Jyothi Sankar]

Hello everyone. Previously I had attended a dozen of offline FDP course, few online FDP courses.  I did not attend any MOOC before this.  The things were discussed in the pre-course session entirely new to me. Since I not having the previous experience, I may view the learner centric aspects from this course point of view. As pointed out by my peers like Anthony Gomes, Divya Thakur, and others, now I understand an active engagement of learners in the discussion forum helps me to learn more insightful experiences with LCMs. 

I feel the elements promoting active learning (just like the traditional way constitute the teacher centric), peer learning (focus questions, discussion forums, intentional video pauses and asking quizzes constituting learner centric elements) also learning by doing is similar to implementation of what the learner assimilate are very vital for building a design template with learners in mind. Now, I feel good to learn a right course   in a right manner.

Personally, as a teacher, I look these kinds of discussions which will upskill not only my learning journey but also believe to be add more benefits to my student learners in the future content delivery. so, requesting more learners to share their views on focus questions posted in the discussion forums.   

Regards

Jyothi sankar

[Shruti Sidhaye]

The surprise (in positive sense) elements include - 

1. Multiple tools of teaching

2. Discussion Forums

3. Post session analysis

4. Pauses in between videos and its interpretation 

5. True meaning of learner centric approach

The difficulty level of course is meant by the Quiz designed in such way that I find myself to be elevated for understanding and answering the questions.. The abbreviations like LeD, AQs etc. need some time to digest. But trying to get as much as possible.

Thanks for the concern!!

[Radhika Injamuri]

Greetings, Jyothi Shankar, 

It’s great to hear about your engagement in various professional development courses, both offline and online. Your openness to new experiences is commendable. 

Understanding the learner-centric aspects of this course, especially through active engagement in discussion forums, is a valuable perspective. Peer learning, intentional video pauses, and quizzes all contribute to a dynamic learning environment. Learning by doing, where learners apply what they’ve assimilated, is indeed crucial for effective learning.

As a teacher, your commitment to upskilling not only benefits your own learning journey but also enhances the content delivery for your students. Encouraging fellow learners to share their insights on focus questions in the discussion forums fosters a collaborative and enriching experience.

Keep the discussions going, and may your teaching endeavors continue to thrive!  Happy learning.

Regards, 

Dr. Radhika Injamuri

DFM-2024.  

[Radhika Injamuri]

Dear Shruthi Sidhaye

Certainly! It’s wonderful to hear about the positive surprises you’ve encountered during this course. Let’s break down your observations:

1.      Multiple Tools of Teaching: Having a variety of teaching tools ensures a dynamic learning experience. Each tool brings a unique perspective and engages learners in different ways.

2.      Discussion Forums: Engaging in discussion forums allows for peer interaction, diverse viewpoints, and deeper understanding. It’s a space where learners can share insights and learn from one another.

3.      Post-Session Analysis: Reflecting on sessions after they’ve concluded is crucial. It helps consolidate learning, identify areas for improvement, and reinforces key concepts.

4.      Pauses in Between Videos: These intentional pauses provide time for reflection, note-taking, and internalizing information. They enhance comprehension and retention.

5.      True Meaning of Learner-Centric Approach: Prioritizing the needs, interests and preferences of the learners. It involves tailoring content, activities, and assessments to meet their needs.

Coming to the course difficulty, challenging quizzes can indeed elevate understanding.

Abbreviations like “LeD” (which likely stands for Learning Dialogue) and “AQs” (Assimilation Quizzes) may take a while to get familiar, but no worry as they are not going to be more in number.

Keep embracing these elements, and your commitment to continuous learning will undoubtedly benefit you.

Happy Learning,

Regards, 

Dr. Radhika Injamuri,

DFM-2024.

[bina gajjar]

Think of a MOOC that you have participated as a learner or offered as an instructor. Identify one point in that MOOC where you have experienced / have designed for learner-centricity. If you have not yet taken a MOOC, you can use the experience of this course till now to answer the focus question.

[bina gajjar]

The name of course which one I am going through it is Designing learner Centric MOOC. in the first week I felt that it is undirected course and not a learne centric MOOC

[Radhika Injamuri]

Greetings, 

Nagaraj,

Surely you will experience the learner centricity. Keep learning and have active participation in the discussion forum.

Regards,

Dr. Radhika Injamuri,

LCM-2024.

[Kalaiselvan Anbarasan]

Good Afternoon to all,

                                         I usually encourage my students to take part actively in the session for discussion and used to tell small stories and comedies to engage them. From the first week module of this course, I got an exposure how a content and lecture should be, fixing the reflection spots and chunking a long lecture into smaller ones so that the learners may not get bored.

Thank you

[Venkat Lakshmi]

Greetings, 

Darla Venkata,

                                                                   Surely you will experience the learner centricity. Keep learning and have active participation in the discussion forum.

Thanks & Regards

[Rakshita Singh]

Hello!!! Everyone

I like to learn and enhance my skills through MOOCs. I have learned three different courses based on 3D animation using blender through a MOOC  and one more MOOC based on a Women startup programme by IIM Bangalore.

The courses were Learner centric as there are assignments, quizzes, discussion forum , video pause, etc. all this helps me to keep learning actively. I found discussion forum always helpful when one get stuck to understand certain thing in the course.

[Smita Singh]

Hello all!

I have enrolled and completed a number of courses on Swayam but have generally avoided active participation in the group discussions. This is the first time that i hope to be active in the group. 

[Pournima Dhume]

Hello Rakshita and Smita, 

It is good to know that you have experienced numerous MOOC courses earlier.  Do post any one point in that MOOC where you have experienced learner-centricity. Keep learning and have active participation in the discussion forum.

Happy learning!

[Dr. Shanti N. Dessai]

Hello everyone,

Integrating Educational Technology into Teaching

By Dr. G. Janardhanan   |   National Institute of Technical Teachers Training and Research, Chennai

https://onlinecourses.swayam2.ac.in/ntr20_ed42/preview

One point where learner-centricity can be observed in this MOOCs was the flexibility in pacing and scheduling of the course material. This MOOC offered a variety of formats for delivering content, such as videos, readings, quizzes, and interactive assignments, catering to different learning styles and preferences. This learner-centered approach empowers learners to take control of their learning journey and tailor it to their individual needs and interests.

[Dr. Aditi Sharma]

Dr. Aditi Sharma, Central University of Himachal Pradesh. I did enrol for courses by NPTEL especially the ones in Management domain. These self paced learning courses offer the learner the flexibility to gain knowledge from the best and motivate the learner to be the best. They give the learner the same  confidence that can be gained by reading the best books and open their minds to " the contemporary and relevant"...

[Dr C Priya]

I had enrolled in several MOOCs. I had experienced in utilizing various activities such as activities, feedback, uploading files and documents, quiz links, videos etc. MOOCs provide more opportunities as mentioned by Sir that it focus on learner-centric. 

[Nisa A.K]

Hello Everyone

   I completed one MOOC course. As a participant in this course I have learned about engaging with learners directly  through the course content.

[Priya Dharshini]

Hello everyone.  

I am Priyadharshini.R working as a Lecturer in Vinayaka Mission's College of Nursing. I have completed many MOOCs from various platforms like Swayam, Udemy, Mindler, etc. Here I would specifically like to tell about my experience on a NPTEL course on Developing Soft skills and Personality. I found it very learner centric because I could get immediate feedback after submitting my assignments. I am really eager to know more about designing learner centric MOOCs

Thank you

[Ravi Palekar]

Hello Everyone,

I'm Ravi Palekar, an L&D specialist at Ethosh Designs Pvt. Ltd. I have not yet participated as an instructor or developer in any MOOC course. But I have taken a few courses on other MOOCs such as edX and IDF. I'm taking a SWAYAM course for the first time and thoroughly enjoying the learning experience. Swayam, as an Indian MOOC, makes communication and interaction with course organizers or DFMs considerably easier and more straightforward than foreign MOOCs do.

The course faculty & coordination team is really supportive, and I can communicate with them without difficulty. I think the course "Designing Learner Centric MOOCs" is really fascinating and well constructed. The course content covers everything and is explained in layman's terms.

[Dr. Usha Verma]

Dear All,

I have experienced the Learner Centricity during the following MOOC course :

Course Name: ICT in Teaching and Learning

Time period: July 2023 semester

Platform: SWAYAM

As a part of resources, the contents are not only shared in the form of video lecture but also lessons are shared on the same topic. At the end of every lesson, a discussion topic is initiated based on each topic. 

Here the following Learner Centric elements are addressed:

Learner experience 

Learning by doing

Additionally the Lessons were designed in such a structured manner that in case a learner is unable to watch video due to internet issues, the concept is learned through lessons. 

Link of the course:

ICT in Teaching and Learning - - Unit 4 - Module-3: Ethical Issues in ICT Enabled Learning (swayam2.ac.in)

Thank you.

[Gulsan Behera]

  
Good afternoon Everyone.

This is Mr. Gulsan KUmar Behera, currently working as an Asst. Prof. at Kalinga Univeristy, Raipur.

I have enrolled in this MOOC program on this very Swayam platform for the first time. I found this course, "Designing Learner MOOCs," interesting which will help to map with all the requirements of being learner-centric. There are few points i want to share:

• The reflection spots were provided since the live interactions we had with the course instructor as well as the warm-up with Google-form-led questions where perspectives towards MOOCs were taken, analogies for MOOCs were derived.
•  The motive behind joining any MOOC were like LeDs will help us to think critically the whole idea of MOOCs and their existence. Also, it made me curious to take up this course.
• The Class-Central Page is a resource where reports on various scenarios in the MOOC industry are provided globally. It is the LxT, followed by AQs based on it.
• The 4 LxD were assigned customized feedback with detailed explanations for both correct and incorrect responses. Therefore, the learners are benefited and motivated further to learn.
• Finally, this LxI is learner-centric, as it has helped and assisted in peer interaction and learning.

Link: Designing Learner-Centric MOOCs - Course (nptel.ac.in)

Live Interactions: 1. Live Interactive Session 1 : Designing Learner-Centric MOOCs (youtube.com) 2. Live Interactive Session 2 : Designing Learner-Centric MOOCs - YouTube

[Amritpreet Kaur]

Dear Shanti

This LCM course also demonstrates learner-centricity through flexible pacing and diverse content formats like videos, readings, quizzes, and interactive assignments. Learners can personalize their learning experience, catering to individual preferences and needs.

So enjoy the continuous learning.

Hope you have submitted all the assignments as the deadlines are as follows:

Deadline for Week 1 submission: 7th February 2024, 23:59 IST

Deadline for Week 2 submission: 8th February 2024, 23:59 IST

 If you encounter any challenges or require additional assistance, please click here:

https://groups.google.com/a/nptel.iitm.ac.in/g/noc24-ge12-discuss

Regards

[Praveen Kumar B]

Hello Everyone,

I have participated in many MOOC courses earlier through SWAYAM. Out of these courses the current course gives me a very nice experience by focusing on learners on each LeDs which gives me better insight of the concepts taught in this course.

Thank You

Praveen Kumar B

[akshay padekar]

Good evening all,

I have successfully completed 8 courses on SWAYAM platform. As like many courses offered there, all these courses involved weekly course content (video/text) followed by weekly assignments. I sincerely felt that immediate application of concepts understood and formative assessment were major missing in those courses. 

As the current course contains LeD involving chunked content with few of the refection spots, caters to learner engagement, LbD activities gives opportunity to apply the concepts learned in Led, LxT helps to go through various other resources on the same topic discussed in LeD, and LxI provides an opportunity to learn from others enrolled in same course. All these activities are leaner centric which keeps learner promote active engagement throughout the course and deeper understanding.  

Thank you.

[Sasi Coumar]

Hello everyone,  I'm Sasi V. I took a MOOC's on Academic writing, Dr. Ajay Semalty was the Course coordinator. I was so much impressed the way the content was delivered in simple manner. Learners were made to learn and complete the course on understanding open educational resources. Also we made short one minute video as a part the course. The course also had live interaction session where our doubts were clarified. 

From the dicussion,  I could identify that few friends views on a MOOC especially Designing Learner centric MOOC was similar to my perception.        

[G Vamsi Krishna ED12B022]

Hi all,

I have taken two MOOCs on Nptel till now. I have not found any LC in those two courses. We had only assignments to evaluate the learnings through the course. But the assignments were simple enough to give motivation to proceed ahead.

Another example, where I experienced Learner Centricity - is in a course offered by Addy Labs - on topics such as color theory. He asks the learners to buy tools such as Tangram and Color wheel, and also asks viewers to make a hand painted color wheel. I have gone through this channel around 2019. The channel can be found here: Weekend online classes for creative careers like Car Design, Animation and Interior design etc. (youtube.com)

In this course, I liked the way we were given the choice of two trajectories - which makes the learner to choose the concept that is of their interest. 

Thanks,

Vamsi.

[Amritpreet Kaur]

Dear  Priyadharshini.R and Ravi Palekar

Thank you for your experience on Learner Centricity in other MOOCs and in LCM course as well as mentioned by Ravi Palekar.

We look forward to our collaboration and shared exploration of Learning in this LCM Jouney.

Regards

Amritpreet Kaur

DFM LCM-2

[Amritpreet Kaur]

Dear   Mr. Verma

Thank you for sharing your invaluable experience on Learner centricity in the course of ICT in Teaching and Learning.

Hope you will share the similar or improved experience in this LCM course as well.

Regards

Amritpreet Kaur

DFM LCM_24

[Amritpreet Kaur]

Thank you  Mr. Gulsan Kumar Behera for your thought provoking experience for learner centricity in LCM course. It has been truly enlightening and informative for understanding of the subject matter.

Please continue to share and discuss your insights on the upcoming content.

Regards

Amritpreet Kaur

DFM LCM-24

[Amritpreet Kaur]

Dear  Praveen Kumar

Thank you for your valuable response. 

Please feel free to share your thoughts on focus questions on LxI-2 and LxI-3

Keep Learning!

Regards

Amritpreet Kaur

DFM LCM-24

[Amritpreet Kaur]

Dear  Akshay

Congratulations on completing 8 courses on the SWAYAM platform! Your insights into the missing elements in previous courses are valuable. I'm pleased to hear that the current course addresses those gaps with learner-centric activities like LeD, LbD, LxT, and LxI, fostering active engagement and deeper understanding. It sounds like a rewarding learning experience!

Your valuable experiences are always welcome. 

Keep Learning and Sharing!

Regards

Amritpreet Kaur

DFM LCM-24

[Amritpreet Kaur]

Dear Sasi V

It's great to hear about your positive experience with the Academic Writing MOOC led by Dr. Ajay Semalty. The simplicity of content delivery, hands-on learning activities, and live interaction sessions sound incredibly effective. It's interesting that your friends share similar views, especially regarding the learner-centric approach. Thank you for sharing your insights!

Keep posting your insights in upcoming weeks as well.

Regards

Amritpreet kaur

DFM LCM-24

[Amritpreet Kaur]

Dear Vamsi

Thank you for sharing your experiences with MOOCs on NPTEL and Addy Labs. It's interesting to hear about the differences in learner-centric approaches. While the NPTEL courses focused on assignments for evaluation, the Addy Labs course provided hands-on experiences with tools like Tangram and Color wheel, offering choices based on learner interests.

Your insights shed light on the diverse approaches to online learning. Much appreciated!

Please feel free to share your thoughts with our peers in the continuous manner.

Regards

Amritpreet kaur

DFM LCM-24

[Manoj Srivastava]

MOOC gaining prominence, there has to be a science of designing MOOCs so that it remains effective and it is presented by incorporating all its facets including relaince of tools and technology. The Week-1 Course gave a clear perspective of MOOC and enlightended us that it is not merely limited to running some slides and making learning event as monotnous and non-productive. The exposure to LeD, LbD, LxI, LxT  sets a clear path and gives us a correct and logical way to structure and deliver MOOC making learning a joyful and really useful experience. I am learning a lot.

Thanks IITB Team

[Amritpreet Kaur]

Dear kumar srivastava  

Thank you for sharing your thoughts! It's evident that the Week-1 Course has provided valuable insights into the science of designing MOOCs, emphasizing the importance of incorporating various facets like LeD, LbD, LxI, and LxT. I'm glad to hear that you're finding the experience enriching and learning a lot.

Keep up the great work!

Keep posting, Keep Learning

Regards

Amritpreet Kaur

DFM LCM-24

[Dr.Kailas Patil]

How can MOOC provide courses for Secondary level in fuure.

[Srunika Kannan]

Dear Patil KV,

Widespread usage in secondary education is indeed one of the desired and practical use cases of MOOC. Based on your experience of this MOOC or other MOOCs what do you think might be the challenges in using MOOCs at the secondary level?

K. Srunika

DFM - LCM 2024