I chose to look at the 4th Grade
Informational Reading Practice 1 test. I was really impressed with the
immediate feedback and the ability to review my answers and see the rationale
for the “best” answer. I think the rationale is one of the most important pieces, as this helps students understand the thinking to justify the selection.
I also
chose to look at the Great Resumes course, and it was really straightforward. I
liked how it was written with a lower to regular vocabulary, and it provided
great examples. The only thing that would have made it stronger would have been
to have a video or two embedded in the examples. Sometimes students who aren’t
strong readers shut down or quit before they really start because they are
overwhelmed with the words. Sometimes a visual with audio make it a little more
approachable for those that don’t read and follow directions well. Apart from
that, I think it was a very useful tool!After doing a search on “legal” jobs, I found the e-book called Becoming a Legal Mediator. It was set up as a PDF document and was a replica of the printed text. It reminded me of uploaded journal articles on library’s websites, and would be easily accessible on multiple devices.
Hi, Pam, you discovered the tip of the information iceberg here. I agree that having the rationale with the answers makes Learning Express a true learning tool. Your idea of adding video is a good one for those courses. Some of them have interactive ability, with users able to fill in the blank. Thanks for your comments!
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ReplyDeleteI like your choice of blog background--I chose the same one! I think the tests are good practice for 4th graders, too. The rationale is an important part in teaching them how to get the answer not just what the answer is.
I agree that video would enhance the great resume course. There is so much available online, we almost expect to be able to find something on our search topic with video.
Legal mediation is a cool job to look into, too. Having it be "easily accessible on multiple devices" as you mentioned is key, with everyone using iphones, ipads, tablets, nooks, kindles, and more all the time.
It is fun to share ideas! Thanks for the good tips.
Beth Wells