Multi-Access / HyFlex / Flipped Learning
Today’s class was focused on multi-accessible learning, specifically learning online. Having spent the last year learning online has been an experience, to say the least, it has its ups and downs.
Our class created a pros and cons list:
| Pros – You can all type at once – No commuteMore homework and personal time – Wearing pyjamas and doing a class in bed – Not taking the bus. – You can multi-task a lot more things on the go – Lectures can be recorded a lot easier, discussions are saved – Notes are accessible online – Ability to multitask during class. – Less gas money – More sleepDon’t have to worry about forgetting things at home – We get to meet people’s pets! – Closed captioning on zoom calls – Being able to have people’s names and pronouns right there in case you forget | Cons – Tired bodies and eyes from too much screen time – Lack of ability to study with/connect with classmates – When the internet is down, no accessibility to class – Hurts looking at a screen all-day – I feel like I am way less active and do not get the fresh air I need – More home distractions – It is hard to do homework after already sitting at the desk all-day – Tech can really be a pain and not always work when you need it/want it too – Get tired easily – Back pain – No resources for more hands-on classes (music, art, physical ed, tech, drama) – Headaches (from the screen) – Difficult to connect with profs |
Although the lists look similar in length from personal experience I have had a much harder time with zoom synchronous classes. I believe that online learning has hindered my ability to learn and comprehend course content. By saying this I am also a huge supporter of multimedia learning and believe that there is a place for it in the classroom; however, not entirely online. As an educator, I want to have a class blog and post copies of assignments and other learning content, because I believe it can be extremely beneficial for students.