Author: Belinda Jin
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Reflection on Write Effective Learning Outcome
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The workshop, Write Effective Learning Outcome highlighted the importance of understanding the purpose and structure of writing effective learning outcomes. We explored various strategies for crafting clear and measurable outcomes, emphasizing the crucial alignment between course objectives, activities, and assessments. This session shed light on the difference between what instructors…
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Reflection on Introduction to Curriculum Review
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Attending the “Introduction to Curriculum Review” workshop was an enriching experience for me. The facilitators set the stage for a productive session by providing the University of Calgary’s Curriculum Review Handbook beforehand. The workshop started with introductions, where each participant shared their background and reasons for attending. This opening fostered…
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Reflection on Foundations of Course Design
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Workshop Summary The “Foundations of Course Design” workshop at the Taylor Institute for Teaching and Learning provided a comprehensive overview of essential instructional design concepts, emphasizing the application of constructive alignment and backward design in course development. The session kicked off with a case study that encouraged participants to identify…
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Literature Review
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Exploring the Use of Asynchronous Online Discussion in Student Engagement. This paper Literature Review: Exploring the Use of Asynchronous Online Discussion in Student Engagement © 2024 by Belinda Jin is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0
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Precis on “Computer-Supported Collaborative Learning”
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Chapter 20, “Computer-Supported Collaborative Learning” (CSCL), by Gerry Stahl, Timothy Koschmann, and Daniel Suthers, was published in 2022 in the Cambridge Handbook of the Learning Sciences, explores the transformative vision of CSCL in education. It provides a comprehensive understanding of how technology can enhance collaborative learning. The chapter is highly relevant to my…
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Scaffolding Learning Design
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As an instructional designer, I have had the opportunity to collaborate closely with various programs on course development, which has allowed me to experience and observe numerous complex learning situations. One such instance involved the course development for the 12-week MITC120: Interpreting Skills in Medical and Healthcare Settings course at…
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Individual Reflections on Statement of Intent
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Reflecting on recent readings from Sawyer’s text—Chapters 1, 2, and 5, my current research ideas and questions on active learning strategies and techniques via instructional design for asynchronous online courses have become more refined and focused. All three chapters emphasize the importance of constructivist theories, particularly the role of social…
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Research Intent Letter
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As a skilled and experienced instructional designer/learning technology specialist with seven years’ work experience in the higher education, I am writing to express my strong interest in pursuing a Doctor of Education Degree (EdD) program in the Learning Sciences at the Werklund School of Education at the University of Calgary…