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Module 3

Describe a meaningful learning experience that started with a story that you heard. 

The story that sparked this learning trip was about a person who achieved their goal despite all odds. This character had a multitude of challenges, including financial difficulties, a lack of support, and personal insecurity. Their unwavering perseverance and resilience, on the other hand, eventually led to victory. The moral of the narrative was clear: overcoming adversity is necessary for success.

What made it impactful for you?

It highlighted the need of endurance and perseverance, encouraging the listener (in this case, me) to keep going in the face of hardship.

The character’s genuine problems helped to build empathy. The story’s message became more powerful and memorable as a result of this emotional connection.
The tale prompted thoughts on personal hardships and resilience. It gave a point of view that encouraged reconsidering personal goals and ways of overcoming obstacles.

The anecdote also served as a reminder that success often comes from tenacity and confronting issues head-on, which is an excellent lesson for both personal and professional development.

The narrative illustrated how an emotional connection, character development, and vivid imagery can create a story both enjoyable and successful.

Because the themes of persistence and struggle are universally accessible, the tale has a bigger impact on a broader audience. Stories like this have the ability to inspire and motivate others who are dealing with similar issues.

Stories of triumph over adversity have a global appeal, serving as sources of hope and encouragement throughout cultures and societies. In circumstances such as motivational speaking, schooling, or mentorship programs, the story might be utilized to emphasize important life skills and values.

It aided in recognizing core story elements like emotional connection as well as areas for improvement like pace and dialogue.
The story established a template for what makes a narrative compelling, inspiring later efforts to enhance storytelling abilities such as pacing, language, and symbolism.

 What senses did it appeal to?

The story mostly played on the visual and emotional senses. The descriptive language painted vivid pictures, and the emotional arc of the tale – from adversity to accomplishment – created feelings of empathy, hope, and inspiration in the audience.

What storytelling techniques have you used instinctively?

By immediately engaging my emotions, particularly empathy and motivation, the tale drew me in and made the lessons more meaningful.

The comprehensive details in the story inspired powerful mental images, making the story more memorable and engaging.

The protagonist’s struggles and tribulations were shown in such a way that they became meaningful, resulting in a closer connection with the story.

Which ones require more work for you?

It’s tough for me to grasp the rhythm and flow of a story. Balancing the development, climax, and resolution to keep the audience interested without overwhelming or disappointing them requires extra consideration.
I should improve my use of speech to portray character traits and drive the tale forward. It’s vital that conversations sound genuine while yet being deliberate.
Deeper meanings may be transmitted by subtle clues and symbols, which is a complex skill I’m actively mastering.

Which techniques will you focus on moving forward?

I intend to practice structuring stories in a more compelling and balanced manner, ensuring that each segment adds to the overall.

I want to improve at utilizing dialogue as a tool for character development and plot progression, so it’s more intriguing and realistic.

Improving my ability to weave deeper concepts and themes into stories will be a goal because it adds depth and complexity to the story.

Finally, this learning experience not only taught me valuable life lessons, but it also provided insights into my storytelling abilities and prospects for improvement. By focusing on certain tactics, I aspire to become a more effective and engaging storyteller capable of connecting on a deeper level with audiences.

What made it impactful for you?

The protagonist’s triumph over adversity served as a powerful source of inspiration. It highlighted the importance of endurance and resilience, encouraging the listener (in this case, me) to persevere in the face of hardship.

Empathy was fostered by the character’s genuine hardships. Because of this emotional connection, the story’s message became more poignant and memorable.
The tale prompted thoughts on personal hardships and perseverance. It supported reconsidering personal goals and ways of overcoming obstacles.

The anecdote also served as a reminder that success often comes from tenacity and confronting issues head-on, which is a fantastic lesson for both personal and professional development.

The narrative illustrated how an emotional connection, character development, and vivid imagery can create a story both enjoyable and successful.

Because the themes of persistence and struggle are universally accessible, the tale has a bigger impact on a broader audience. Stories like this have the ability to inspire and motivate others who are dealing with similar issues.

Stories of triumph over adversity have a global appeal, serving as sources of hope and encouragement throughout cultures and societies. In circumstances such as motivational speaking, schooling, or mentorship programs, the story might be utilized to emphasize important life skills and values.

It aided in recognizing core story elements like emotional connection as well as areas for improvement like pace and dialogue.


The story established a template for what makes a narrative compelling, inspiring later efforts to enhance storytelling abilities such as pacing, language, and symbolism.

What storytelling techniques have you used instinctively?

By immediately engaging my emotions, particularly empathy, and motivation, the tale drew me in and made the lessons more meaningful.

The comprehensive details in the story inspired powerful mental images, making the story more memorable and engaging.

The protagonist’s struggles and tribulations were shown in such a way that they became meaningful, resulting in a closer connection with the story.

It’s tough for me to grasp the rhythm and flow of a story. Balancing the development, climax, and resolution to keep the audience interested without overwhelming or disappointing them requires extra consideration.
I should improve my use of speech to portray character traits and drive the tale forward. It’s vital that conversations sound genuine while being deliberate.
Deeper meanings may be transmitted by subtle clues and symbols, which is a complex skill I’m actively mastering.

Which techniques will you focus on moving forward?

I intend to practice making my stories more engaging and balanced by ensuring that each segment contributes to the overall.

I’d like to get better at using dialogue as a tool for character development and plot progression so that it’s more engaging and realistic.

Improving my ability to include deeper concepts and themes in stories will be a goal because it adds depth and complexity to the story.

Finally, this learning experience not only taught me valuable life lessons, but also offered me insights into my storytelling abilities and created prospects for development. I aspire to become a more effective and engaging storyteller capable of connecting on a deeper level with audiences by concentrating on certain tactics.

MODULE #4

What is your experience with video game learning supports? Which principles (Mayer’s and Merrill’s) seem to be commonly applied in in-game support and which ones are often missed in your experience?

Mayer’s Cognitive Theory of Multimedia Learning and Merrill’s First Principles of Instruction are frequently included in video game learning tools, particularly in educational games.

According to me, the Mayers principle is applied more in in-game support and Merill’s principle is the one that is often missed out.

Commonly used Mayer’s principle

The Multimedia principle is used in Text, graphics, and audio due to which they are organically integrated into games, providing a multimodal learning experience.

The coherence principle is effective in-game assistance and often focuses on pertinent information while eliminating irrelevant stuff.

It is only due to the Personalization principle that many games adhere to this notion by employing a conversational tone and sympathetic characters.

Commonly missed Mayer’s Principle:

The modality Principle states that a dependence on text or pictures without a balanced approach might stymie learning.

The segmenting principle states that In certain games, information is shown in huge quantities without allowing players to analyze it in parts.

Commonly used Merill’sprinciples :

The demonstration principle is the principle that is used the most.in this principle, Tutorials and instructions in-game frequently teach how to do certain tasks or solve difficulties.

On the other hand, the most popular principle is the Task Centered Principle, in which the games often entail the completion of certain tasks, which corresponds to learning by doing.

There are also some of Merill’s principles that are often missed :

The application principle is often missed. This principle states that not all games allow players to apply what they’ve learned in different circumstances, which might impede deeper knowledge and skill transfer.

The integration principle is also not used that much which states that Many games lack tools that encourage players to think on and apply what they’ve learned in larger contexts.

To conclude, Mayer’s concepts are more naturally linked with the multimedia aspect of video games, therefore they are more typically used in in-game support. The Mayer’s Principle is used more than the Merill’s.

here is my learning template:

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1-0TcrX7sPb77xh1sZZE1BYy-3FtBTzm2CKDG1p76hHA/edit?usp=sharing

MODULE#5

Have you used AI applications before? If you have, what have you used them for? 

AI applications have become a part of our daily routine. I have used various AI tools like Chat GPT, Google Bard, Luminar, etc. The AI tool that I have used the most is Chat GPT. I use it to take ideas for assignments and research projects, as it helps me out a lot and saves a ton of time. Many essays that are two thousand words or more and take days to be done can be done in no time because these AI tools can write most of it in no time and that too with only the specific questions to be answered. The information that Chat provides is not always up to date, there are many factors to be taken into condition, and it doesn’t keep up with almost everything. These AI tools have made our lives easier in one way or the other, whether it’s code writing assignments or essays.

What apps have you come across that are not in the Explore section that you’ve found useful?

The apps that I have found useful are Hemingway and Grammarly AI which is used by editors to improve writing quality by recommending stylistic changes and assuring clarity and conciseness. AI techniques are utilized to better monitor environmental changes, anticipate weather patterns, and manage natural resources.

What guidelines do you think should be in place to guide their use in an educational institution? What factors should be considered?

The guidelines that should be added in my opinion, especially in chat get are that “the information provided could also be wrong “, one person shouldn’t rely on this thing only, rather they should just take ideas from these AI tools and contemplate them in one way or the other that the information provided by these tools are correct or not. Strict procedures should be in place to protect students and staff’s privacy. This involves ensuring that personal data is handled and stored securely, as well as ensuring that AI technologies conform to rules technologies should also be flexible to the demands of various learners and instructors. They should provide customizable choices to accommodate varied learning methods and abilities. One of the few problems that I face almost every day is that these tools get so carryforward that they also ask for a few things that are sometimes confidential to others like email IDs and passwords. They also ask for full access to certain things which should not be the case, if someone doesn’t want to share some information, they can’t use that specific AI tool. The ethical concerns of employing artificial intelligence in teaching should be carefully explored. This covers problems like as data permission, the possibility of bias in AI systems, and the influence on student autonomy.

How accurate or successful were the learning objects you created using the AI tools?

The AI tools that I have used have been of great use as they come up with innovative ideas that expanded my knowledge to a great extent. Some assignments have been done in no time and saved a lot of hard work for me, but there were a few assignments that got messed up because the information provided by these AI tools is not so accurate and one should solely not depend on it. They are accurate for various code-writing questions as we can just check whether we get the desired output or not, but when it comes to ideas and essays, it’s a gamble.

What ethical concerns do you have (or not have) about the use of some of these tools?

The ethical concerns of employing artificial intelligence in teaching should be carefully explored. This covers problems like as data permission and the possibility of bias in AI systems.

Have you come across any examples of data represented in a way that is false or misleading? How did you recognize that?

Yes, I have come across various examples from which I got to know that the information was false. For instance, I got the feedback from my professor that the information provided by me was completely false and because of that I got a 0 in the assignment which had a significant weightage in the course.

COMMENTS BLOG POST

It’s encouraging to see your willingness to embrace notions like modality and pretraining that were previously unfamiliar to them. This demonstrates a willingness to learn and change their instructional design tactics.

The paper gives a clear and brief review of numerous multimedia learning principles, as well as your personal thoughts on their intuitiveness and use in screencast creation. It is clear that you understand these ideas and their significance in instructional design.

https://edci337blog.opened.ca/

BLOG POST 2

No, I haven’t used the Text to Speech tools before, it was my first time using them. I did hear about it a couple of times but didn’t use it till now. I really find it useful, because it is a helping AI tool that can benefit people a lot in the future. Yes, I did try out some of the different voices and it seemed pretty cool. the fact that we can change voice is really exciting and useful. It was a real-life experience without spending hours. There are a few things that have to be pronounced in a certain manner and with a specific tone so that the listeners can enjoy, it helped me out. a lot because I was able to understand the meaning of something just because of the tone. On the other hand, when everything is said in the same tone and volume. it somewhere loses its meaning.

In a larger sense, inclusive design refers to the creation of goods, services, or settings that are accessible and useable by as many people as possible, regardless of their skills, backgrounds, or situations. It is concerned with meeting the demands of a varied audience and ensuring that no one is excluded because of physical, cognitive, sensory, or other disabilities.

In terms of “The World’s Worst PowerPoint Presentations,” these presentations often have multiple similar faults and do not adhere to different design principles:

They frequently have too much text in their presentations, which violates the UDL concept of having alternative modes of representation. Such presentations are inaccessible to persons who have trouble reading or comprehending text.
They frequently overlook the significance of visual design, which is an essential component of inclusive design. Visuals are essential for engaging and successfully presenting information.
When multimedia components are employed, they are frequently executed incorrectly. This squanders the chance to accommodate different learning styles and gives numerous modes of involvement and representation.
Mayer’s multimedia principles, which encourage the use of multimedia components that are compatible with the spoken content and lessen cognitive burden, are ignored. Mayer’s views are consistent with the UDL objective of making material more accessible and understandable.

While looking at the report , a few mistakes have been noticed . One being that my video doesn’t work .

The Dual Coding Theory notion appears logical because it corresponds to our natural capacity to interpret both visual and spoken information separately. It seems to reason that providing information in both graphics and words might improve learning.
The Personalization Principle appears to be intuitive as well, because utilizing conversational language and a human tone may make learning more interesting and relevant.
The Modality Principle may surprise some people since it says that narrative combined with images is more successful than text combined with visuals, particularly in complicated circumstances. This concept emphasizes the significance of audio in multimedia learning.

When developing a screencast, it’s critical to keep ideas like segmenting (breaking down complicated topics into small bits) and the Modality Principle (deciding between text and narration) in mind. These ideas can assist learners in making the information more digestible and effective.
Depending on the intended audience for the screencast, ideas such as the Personalization Principle may be useful in making the information more relatable and engaging.
The intended audience for a screencast has a significant impact on design decisions.

Following a Principle: In previous multimedia presentations, I followed the Coherence Principle instinctively by ensuring that the information delivered was closely relevant to the learning objectives. To keep focus, irrelevant or ancillary material was eliminated.
In certain situations, I did not adhere to the Contiguity Principle by positioning text too far away from key images or animations, thus leading learners to struggle with linking the information offered. To enhance, I would make sure that text and images are displayed together when appropriate.
Knowing these principles, I would be more conscious of integrating narration with visuals in order to align with the Modality Principle and work on minimizing any extraneous cognitive load, as well as ensuring that content is well-segmented to aid learners in effectively managing their intrinsic load.

So here is my screencast and I used QuickTime player for it.

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