Monday, July 22, 2024

HMGL 5103 GAMIFICATION AND GAME-BASED LEARNING

 Points to Ponder: You most probably ...1.     Discussion on Gamification Tools: What tools or platforms are available for educators to integrate gamification into their teaching methods? Share examples and discuss how these tools can be customized to fit various educational contexts.

2.     Exploring Game Genres in Education: How do different game genres (e.g., puzzle, strategy, simulation) align with various subjects or learning objectives in education? Provide examples of how specific game genres can be used to enhance learning in different subject areas.

3.     Game Design Principles and Engagement: How do game design principles such as challenge, feedback, and rewards contribute to student engagement and motivation in a learning environment? Discuss the balance between entertainment and educational value in designing educational games.

4.     User Interface (UI) Design in Educational Games: What are the key considerations in designing a user-friendly and effective user interface for educational games? Share examples of successful UI designs in educational games and discuss the elements that contribute to a positive user experience.

Monday, July 8, 2024

SEPTEMBER SEMESTER 2023

I'm really thankful to have finished the May 2023 semester with two courses. The experience from this first semester will be really helpful as I move on to the September 2023 semester. Being a returning student isn't easy, and the biggest challenge for me is completing assignments, especially because writing at the master's level takes more time and ideas.

               For the September 2023 semester, I registered for a total of three courses. The courses were HMLT5113 Mobile Learning Design And Practices, HMDL 5803 Instructional Technology For Diverse Learners, and HMGL 5103 Gamification And Game-Based Learning. Actually, I only registered for the courses that the myOUM system provided for me.


HMLT 5203 LEARNING DESIGN AND TECHNOLOGY - some of the topics.


1. Introduction to the learning theory.

The introduction to the learning theory provides a foundational understanding of how individuals acquire, process, retain, and recall knowledge during the learning process. It emphasizes the role of environmental, cognitive, and emotional influences, as well as prior experiences, in comprehending, acquiring, and retaining skills or knowledge. Additionally, it highlights the significance of motivation as the driving force that initiates and sustains the learning process

2. Behaviorism and Instructional Design (ID)

Behaviorism, historically influential in framing learning, focuses on observable behaviors as indicators for learning and the use of rewards to mediate learning. It emphasizes measurable outcomes and behaviors, and it has significantly influenced early instructional design models. In the context of instructional design, behaviorism requires the teacher to be active and possess a strong knowledge base to effectively implement this approach

3. Cognitivism and Instructional Design (ID)

Cognitivism, in contrast to behaviorism, focuses on the internal physiological and conceptual structures that support behaviors and learning. It emphasizes the role of prior knowledge in learning and understanding, and it has implications for instructional design that involve understanding and leveraging cognitive perspectives to enhance students' retention, recall, and learning processes

4. Constructivism and Instructional Design (ID)

Constructivism posits that individuals create knowledge and meaning through their interactions with the world. It acknowledges the role of prior knowledge in learning and emphasizes that individuals interpret their experiences within the framework of what they already know. This theory has implications for instructional design that involve creating learning environments that facilitate knowledge creation and meaning-making through interaction and interpretation 

5. Instructional Objectives, Instructional Theory and Application.

This topic encompasses the establishment of instructional objectives, the exploration of instructional theories, and their practical application in the design and development of learning experiences. It involves defining clear instructional objectives, understanding various instructional theories, and applying them effectively in the design and delivery of instructional materials and activities

6. Motivation and Performance

The concept of motivation plays a crucial role in enabling the learning process. It is described as the driving force that initiates and sustains activity to achieve a target. Understanding motivation is essential for instructional designers to create engaging and effective learning experiences that promote sustained learner engagement and performance



1.     How have historical developments and key milestones in learning theory influenced modern learning design practices and the development of instructional objectives? 



  Examine the development of behaviorism, cognitivism, and constructivism, and their influence on the development of impactful learning experiences, alongside exploring the significance of motivation in fostering successful learning results.

2. Examine the various paradigms of instructional objectives and their implications for learning design. 

      In what ways can comprehending these diverse paradigms and integrating motivational strategies assist educators and instructional designers in crafting learning experiences that are more captivating and efficient?



HMID5003 PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICES OF INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGN - some of the topics.

Introduction to Instructional Design

Read: http://www.nwlink.com/~donclark/hrd/learning/development.html

Point to ponder : What are the major components of instructional design and why are they considered important?

Learning Theories and Models

Read: https://educationaltechnology.net/instructional-design-models-and-theories/

Point to ponder :  Which instructional design model will be your preferred ID model for creating your course instructional material? Why?

Needs Assessment and Analysis

Read: https://www.instructionaldesigncentral.com/needs-analysis

Point to ponder :  The modern instructional design needs analysis process is fluid and changing. Share your views on this statement.

Read: https://en.wikiversity.org/wiki/Instructional_design/Learner_analysis/what_when_why

Point to ponder : What are some of the considerations for analysing learners?

Designing Learning Objectives and Assessment

Read: https://rasmussen.libanswers.com/faq/265030

https://www.slu.edu/cttl/resources/designing-courses/part-five-identifying-learning-objectives.php

Point to ponder : Share how will you incorporate the three learning objectives (Cognitive, Affective and Psychomotor) into your course.

Also, share your views on Gagne’s Taxonomy of Learning Outcomes (https://educationaltechnology.net/robert-gagnes-taxonomy-of-learning/ )

Designing Instructional Strategies

Read: https://theelearningcoach.com/elearning_design/how-to-organize-content/#:~:text=An%20excellent%20approach%20to%20organizing,fitting%20information%20together%20in%20memory.

Point to ponder : Which method will be your preferred way of organising content in designing your course?

Read: https://sites.google.com/site/pnusicte03/lesson-9---task-analysis

Point to ponder : There are three specific techniques for analysing knowledge and tasks: (a) topic analysis that is well suited for defining cognitive knowledge; (b) procedural analysis for use with psychomotor tasks, job tasks, or cognitive sequences involving a series of steps, (c) critical incident method, which is useful for analysing interpersonal skills.

Share your views on these techniques. How will you personally apply them for analysing tasks for your course?

Developing Instructional Materials

Read: https://members.aect.org/pdf/Proceedings/proceedings13/2013i/13_19.pdf

Point to ponder : Share your views on key issues and challenges that will hinder the development of instructional materials.

Implementing and Delivering Instruction

Read: https://edtechbooks.org/id/designing_instructio

Point to ponder : When designing the learning environment and instructional activities, what are the components you think you have little or no control over? Why?

Evaluating Learner Achievement

Read: https://files.eric.ed.gov/fulltext/EJ960973.pdf

Point to ponder :  What are the common assessment methods will be suitable for your course? Why?

Data-driven Instructional Design

Read: https://edtechbooks.org/id/instructional_design_evaluation

Point to ponder : What are some of the techniques to conduct formative and summative evaluation?

Thursday, June 27, 2024

First Semester : May 2023

    After being accepted as a student at Open University Malaysia, I commenced my studies in the May 2023 semester. Initially, I was apprehensive about balancing my workload and frequent outstation commitments. During this semester, I enrolled in just two subjects: HMID5003 PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICES OF INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGN and HMLT5203 LEARNING DESIGN AND TECHNOLOGY. Prior to the start of the May 2023 semester, my Learning Centre in Kuching hosted numerous orientation sessions for new students, and I was fortunate to attend one at the Kuching Learning Centre. The Director of the Learning Centre was incredibly welcoming. The May 2023 semester presented challenges as I juggled my responsibilities. However, Open University Malaysia (OUM) impressed me with its flexibility, particularly in the MIDT programme, where students have the option to participate in eTutorial sessions. Those unable to attend have access to the session recordings on myInspire, which I found to be a valuable learning resource. As I mentioned previously, active engagement in the Forum, addressing queries from lecturers and peers, and timely submission of assignments are crucial. 

*If you have any comments or questions, please feel free to leave a message below.

**Some YouTube contents that I personally refer to for this semester:

https://youtu.be/2phjWL57qGo?si=Hs6dC52_cdqtqImI

https://youtu.be/50ZQx9z90BI?si=8j6zmqG6uRecCOnK

https://youtu.be/_xCqMw_6_2k?si=zMIiwQ-H7uNfL75c

https://youtu.be/TubRpuaNVT4?si=J0Z_RwOf8bGWlc1P

Sunday, June 23, 2024

Replying to the question that was asked in the comment section.


 
First of all, thank you for taking the time to ask your question. Before I answer your question, I would like to state that one of the things I am concerned about before deciding to enroll in the MIDT program at OUM is related to the attendance of lectures/tutorials.
 
For your information, the classes for the MIDT OUM course are called eTutorials. In each semester, there are usually 10 eTutorial sessions, but it may vary depending on the respective lecturers. Attendance for each eTutorial is not mandatory, but you are encouraged to participate in the scheduled sessions set by the lecturers. If you are unable to attend the eTutorial session, you will not be penalized. You can still access the recorded eTutorial sessions that will be posted by the lecturers in our myINSPIRE platform. What is important is active participation in the ONLINE CLASS PARTICIPATION (OCP)/Forum and completing assignments according to the specified deadlines.

 

Friday, June 7, 2024

Malaysian Learner Fees

        Surely you want to know how much tuition fees need to be paid to pursue the Master of Instructional Design and Technology. Let's take a look!



        However, the tuition fees for this program also depend on the number of courses you will register and take in that semester. When I registered, I was given a small discount because I am an OUM alumni.



* If you have any questions or inquiries, or simply want to provide feedback, please write them in the comments section.

JANUARY SEMESTER 2024

 I am very grateful to have been able to complete two semesters, even though sometimes the demands of my actual job greatly limit my time. F...