Ronald
Course Topic: Learn Python
Course Sources: Treehouse - a programming online learning platform
Learning Objectives:
- Able to read and understand Python
- Apply the techniques learnt to build a website or apps
Target Learners: people who want to learn python or become a programmer in the future
Course Evaluation Criteria:
- Can learners apply what they have learnt in each lesson to finish the post-quizzes?
- Is the course structure organized in a logical and learner-friendly way?
- Can learners achieve their goals or objectives after finishing the course?
Pedagogical Benefits:
This course satisfies most of the levels in the Bloom's Taxonomy.
- Remember
- Understand
- Apply
- Analyze
- Evaluate
CreateLearners can follow their step by step guides to create some basic websites or mini-games with their own thoughts and ideas and the end of the course.
Reflections:
Based on my own experience, this course is suitable for anyone who would like to learn about programming from scratch. The course is well-organized and well-structured which allows learners with zero programming knowledge to learn it bite by bite. Besides, the post-lesson quiz provides learners opportunities to apply what they have just learnt in the last 10 mins, and the instant-feedback provided in the quizzes are helpful too. Finally, even though you have some specific questions that you cannot solve by yourself, you can either rewatch the tutorial videos or ask in the built-in community of Treehouse. Typically, staffs or other learners will answer your questions within 30 mins. And I highly recommend you to help answering others questions in the community as well in order to get the most out of it!
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Fan
Course Topic:
Course Topic:
Experience of High-scored IELTS Writing: Analyzing the Principles in Writing
Course source & link:
Course source & link:
Zhihu Live https://www.zhihu.com/lives/891250801597612032
Target Learners:
English learners who have basic English foundation and want to improve IELTS writing.
Learning Objectives:
Pedagogical benefits of this e-Learning course:
The most significant advantage of this course is synchronousness, which makes the course effective in interaction between teachers and learners. As the beginner of paid learning, which is a new wave of e-learning reform, Zhihu Live offer a solid platform for these “teachers” who possess knowledge and experience and “learners” who are willing to pay some money for learning. Although charging sometimes is seen as a disadvantage of this kind of courses, I think it is a good way to improve the recognition of learners to avoid the ineffective online learning such as these unpopular course in Mood platform. And since it is only little charging on the average of learners, “live” is a good way to purchase knowledge.
If you have never tried synchronous live course, I strongly recommend you this course.
Target Learners:
English learners who have basic English foundation and want to improve IELTS writing.
Learning Objectives:
- Learners will be able to understand the basic principles in IELTS writing
- Learners will be able to apply these principles to learners’ writing.
- Learners will be able to compare good writing and bad writing and analyze their differences.
- Learners will be able to review their own writing and modify using these principles.
- How many students pay for and finally attended the live course?
- Can learners approach the learning outcomes after the live course?
- Is the post-feedback of learners in comment area positive or negative?
- How many learners thumps up for the teacher’s account of this course?
Pedagogical benefits of this e-Learning course:
- The course is Synchronous learning, allowing students and teachers to collaborate and interact in real time.
- The learning objectives content of this course include apply, analyze, evaluate and create levels in the Bloom's Taxonomy rather than only remember the principle.
- The practice parts in the course can effectively enhance learning outcomes
- Learners can get an macroscopic and measurable improve after the course.
- The novel living-course platform in Zhihu greatly engage learners
The most significant advantage of this course is synchronousness, which makes the course effective in interaction between teachers and learners. As the beginner of paid learning, which is a new wave of e-learning reform, Zhihu Live offer a solid platform for these “teachers” who possess knowledge and experience and “learners” who are willing to pay some money for learning. Although charging sometimes is seen as a disadvantage of this kind of courses, I think it is a good way to improve the recognition of learners to avoid the ineffective online learning such as these unpopular course in Mood platform. And since it is only little charging on the average of learners, “live” is a good way to purchase knowledge.
If you have never tried synchronous live course, I strongly recommend you this course.
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Angel
Course Topic: Ditch Auto - Start Shooting in Manual
Course Sources:
https://jerad.courses/p/ditch-auto-start-shooting-in-manualLearning Objectives:
- Learners will be able to memorize the common terms of photography
- Learners will be able to understand the influence of the settings
- Learners will be able to set their DSLR camera in Manual mode
- Learners will be able to apply certain strategies when shooting different subjects
- Learners will be confident to create their own pictures
Photograph beginners who have DSLR cameras but don't know how to control the cameras in manual mode
Course Evaluation Criteria:
- How many people enroll in this course
- The rate of correct answers in the quizes
- Learners' feedbacks from the survey or comments
- Can learners improve their photograph skills after taking this course
- The learning contents are organized into 7 sessions from theoretical knowledge to practical utilization strategies, following the cognitive rules of learners
- Contents are mainly conveyed through video, and each video contains oral explanation and practical operation
- Each session is followed by a quiz for learners to review what they have learnt
- Although there is no real-time communication through the course website, learners can communicate with the instructor via facebook
This is a FREE photography course! Once you enrolled in this course, the learning procedure can be tracked by the website. It almost includes all the photography knowledge for beginners. The instruction is clear and useful.
However, it would be more helpful if there were more pictures in the video. For example, in ISO part, some pictures of different ISO can be shown to the learners. Also, subtitles are necessary.
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Frances
Course Topic: Introduction to Project
Management
Course Sources: edX online learning
platform
Learning Objectives:
- Learners will learn the characteristics of a project
- Learners will be able to apply project characteristics to your own project.
- Learners will be able to identify skills necessary to manage a project
- Learners will be able to use project management skills practically
Target Learners:
Learners who considering undertaking a
project in the near future, or seeking to learn and apply essential project
management knowledge and skills.
Course Evaluation Criteria:
Weekly knowledge check questions
Participation in Course Discussion Forum,
post regularly, at least once per discussion activity and be sure to respond to
your peers, as instructed.
Pedagogical Benefits:
This course, part of the Business
Fundamentals MicroMasters program.
Remember:
The course commencing in practical ways to
explore and let learners understand their goals from the outset of projects,
and to consider all the factors that may affect its execution. Step by step,
learners will get the essential knowledge of how to plan, scope, schedule, cost
and manage their projects from beginning to end.
Understand:
Videos are 1-8 minutes long and each
explains a core topic in project management. The animated scenarios in week 1
will be used throughout the course to provide context to the processes
described.
Each week contains learning videos, forum
discussions and a knowledge check, along with interactive elements. Throughout
the course, learners will also have the opportunity to engage in learning
activities to put some of what they learn into practice and engage in the
discussion forum.
Group learning is often the key to success,
whether it's in a face-to-face environment or online. Learners are needed to engage regularly in
the discussion forum by answering the weekly discussion topics.
Evaluate:
Knowledge checks (short quizzes) offer a
chance for learners to check their understanding of key concepts and techniques
in the learning. These offer immediate feedback and their overall score will
continue to grow as their progress through the course.
Reflections:
This is a self-paced course for 6 weeks
covering basic learning of Project management.
Learners can learn it in their convenient time suits them, and can
repeat the course video and materials for revisions. The course is graded on a pass or fail
grading scheme, learners will be graded on each week's knowledge check weekly.
It is good for learners to review their progress through the knowledge check
activities.
To keep the course fun and engaging is
often a vital factor of a course setting.
The course deliveries included interactive activities and provide
further resources, where appropriate.
Each week contains learning videos, forum discussions and a knowledge
check, along with interactive elements can make learning in more interesting
ways.
Moreover, group learning is also the key to
its success, whether it's in a face-to-face environment or online. This course
encouraged their learners to engage regularly in the discussion forum by
answering the weekly discussion topics set to check their progress and familiarities
to their learning. Moderators are available to answer questions on the
Discussion Forum simultaneously.
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Li Wuxi
Course topic：Learning Java programming
course source & link :http://www.51zxw.net/list.aspx?cid=380
learning objectives：
People are able to try to make up their own program using Java language
Pedagogical benefits of this e-Learning course：
- Knowledge taught is very professional.
- Content is logical and attractive
- The lecture is appropriate
- Some skills are provided for learners
This course provides a clear learning structure for learners and divides the content into 6 chapters. Learners can learn from elementary to profound. Maybe it is a good choice for this course to provide a platform for learners to show the programs they made and to create a QQ discussion group for learners to share their own ideas.
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Target Learners: people who want to learn python or become a programmer in the future
Course Evaluation Criteria:
Pedagogical Benefits:
This course satisfies most of the levels in the Bloom's Taxonomy.
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Our Selected Course: Learn Python
Course Topic: Learn Python
Course Sources: Treehouse - a programming online learning platform
Learning Objectives:
Course Sources: Treehouse - a programming online learning platform
Learning Objectives:
- Able to read and understand Python
- Apply the techniques learnt to build a website or apps
Target Learners: people who want to learn python or become a programmer in the future
Course Evaluation Criteria:
- Can learners apply what they have learnt in each lesson to finish the post-quizzes?
- Is the course structure organized in a logical and learner-friendly way?
- Can learners achieve their goals or objectives after finishing the course?
Pedagogical Benefits:
This course satisfies most of the levels in the Bloom's Taxonomy.
- Remember
The course start with some basic fact, such as the concept and the characteristics of Python. Also, fundamental functions and universal rules are shown at the beginning for learners to have a brief understanding of Python.
- Understand
It has explained Python's style and different functions clearly in a logical way so that learner can understand the concept easily.
- Apply
At the end of each lesson (~8 - 15mins), a quiz will be given so that learners can have a hands-on experience to apply what they have just learnt.
- Analyze
The course does not involve much about analysation. But sometimes there will be questions like "Find out the error of these codes". In this case, learners are required to analyse the codes themselves and debug.
- Evaluate
Ths course seems not containing any evaluation.
CreateLearners can follow their step by step guides to create some basic websites or mini-games with their own thoughts and ideas and the end of the course.
Reflections:
Based on my own experience, this course is suitable for anyone who would like to learn about programming from scratch. The course is well-organized and well-structured which allows learners with zero programming knowledge to learn it bite by bite. Besides, the post-lesson quiz provides learners opportunities to apply what they have just learnt in the last 10 mins, and the instant-feedback provided in the quizzes are helpful too. Finally, even though you have some specific questions that you cannot solve by yourself, you can either rewatch the tutorial videos or ask in the built-in community of Treehouse. Typically, staffs or other learners will answer your questions within 30 mins. And I highly recommend you to help answering others questions in the community as well in order to get the most out of it!
CreateLearners can follow their step by step guides to create some basic websites or mini-games with their own thoughts and ideas and the end of the course.
Reflections:
Based on my own experience, this course is suitable for anyone who would like to learn about programming from scratch. The course is well-organized and well-structured which allows learners with zero programming knowledge to learn it bite by bite. Besides, the post-lesson quiz provides learners opportunities to apply what they have just learnt in the last 10 mins, and the instant-feedback provided in the quizzes are helpful too. Finally, even though you have some specific questions that you cannot solve by yourself, you can either rewatch the tutorial videos or ask in the built-in community of Treehouse. Typically, staffs or other learners will answer your questions within 30 mins. And I highly recommend you to help answering others questions in the community as well in order to get the most out of it!
Your assignment follows a very good format! It looks neat and clear. And you analyzed in a logical way. But if you can add some images, that will be better.
回复删除I found from Fan's reflection that Zhihu live is offering a solid platform for these “teachers” who possess knowledge and experience and “learners” who are willing to pay some money for learning. So, I think Zhihu live is a good platform in mainland China to study online during some pieces of time.
回复删除Fan's example is about a Synchronous learning(allowing students and teachers to collaborate and interact in real time),it is very rare as most groups choose recorded e-learning courses.
回复删除The four online courses are all very impressive and the analysis all make sense. And it's amazing to see that Learn Python meet all levels of Bloom's Taxonomy as it not only allows learners to remember knowledge with doing quiz but also move forward to step into more deeper level of learning. But just as Lucy said at class, the description learning objectives can be more concrete and professional by using more detailed words. Thanks for sharing! :)
回复删除I was impressed that your group’s selected course ‘Learn Python’ meets most levels of Bloom’s Taxonomy. Well, I noticed in your analysis of Bloom’s Taxonomy that the level ‘Create’ is not in the same format as the rest of the levels of objectives mentioned since it is not boldfaced and bulleted. This can result in perplexity if one is skimming through your reflection as he/she may think ‘Create’ rather than ‘Evaluate’ is missing.
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回复删除The e-learning course suggestions in your group are very easy to read. I particularly like that your group has selected the Python course which satisfies most of the levels in the Bloom's Taxonomy. The explanation on this group choice is also very detailed and informative, listing out the levels on the Bloom's Taxonomy and how the Python course meets the listed levels. Great work!
回复删除The layout of this blog's main page is quite different from other groups'.It's very eye-catching
回复删除I think it's great for your group to compare this course with the Bloom's Taxonomy, which could enhance our understanding of the e-learning course before really starting to take the course.
回复删除I think this blog is nice and clear. Good for that! However, if possible, please add some pictures to make it look better!
回复删除Thank you for your suggestion! After viewing the blogs of other groups, I also noticed that pictures of the online courses could make audience easy to understand what we were talking about.
删除Ronald's course called Learn Python looks very interesting and I got a new website- treehouse to look for online course. What's more, I like Fan's sharing about IELTS because I have a painful memories about IELTS writing. Thanks for you all!
回复删除Your sharing of e-learning courses are quire useful in the job choice. And some of you use Bloom's Taxonomy to evaluate the course, which is quite clear and great. All of you give people details of your courses.
回复删除I appreciate that Ronald select the course “Learn Python” and analyze it by the Bloom’s Taxonomy. It helps me to easily figure out the design principle of this course and it reaches to the listed level.
回复删除I agree with the Arti’s comment about the structure of Bloom’s Taxonomy. Ronald took only 5 steps to analyse the course objectives. I think the whole contents of the part “Evaluate” can be changed to “Create”, because it really is to talk about the learner’s creation of a websites or mini-games. In doing so, the “evaluate” part may judge or appraise the leaner’s design of the website and the game to follow correctly the design steps learned from the course.
回复删除The compose type of the whole article makes readers feel comfortable. And every course has its own characteristic. I like Experience of High-scored IELTS Writing most. Maybe there are too many free class on the Internet, some even can't help us learn new knowledge. It's a good idea to try some chargeable classes.
回复删除The description and analysis for Treehouse was very detailed. Using Bloom's Taxonomy definitely gave an insightful analysis on its pedagogical benefits. It was useful to read about how it was structured and what level of content would be taught. Your reflection definitely helped me understand as a user what kind of experience I would get. I feel relieved to hear that I would be able to watch the tutorial videos again and seek help from the built-in community on Treehouse.
回复删除Ronald, the course which you have introduced is interesting for me. I found that the videos were constructed systematically, and they can cater for different learners. There are also some workshops which help learners check their understanding and learning progress. Thanks for sharing.
回复删除The course recommendations are really professional, and all of you includes the important parts in each person.
回复删除Everyone has provide different ideas of e-learning course. And each course different characters to learners understand information and knowledge. Overall, we know different course detail of pros and cons.
回复删除Thanks for your sharing. Your courses are all impressive and useful and your illustrations and analysis are well-structured. One suggestion is that you can add some screenshots with the texts, which could make your blog more easier to read.
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