Learning Journals in E-Learning #127: Challenge | Recap
Learning Journals in E-Learning
One great example of a learning journal is one that is available throughout the course and features...
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Not exactly a journal, but for this challenge I decided to convert a little piece of the Presentation Skills workshop (classroom-based) I used to facilitate. One part of the workshop was dealing with how to prepare an elevator speech specifically for your presentation. I took that idea and put it into an e-learning format to ask the learner to a) write the speech and b) present it in the actual elevator.
Here's the submission: http://bit.ly/1Wjm2v7
I haven't tried this on real people, so I'm not sure if a lot of learners would actually present their elevator speech to the screen - I'm guessing this would depend on their location (e.g. open office is a no-go for this idea) and whether they are interested in the practical activity and willing to use it at least as a fancy timer. :) In other words, some prototype testing would be required if this would've been a real project!
Here's the submission: http://bit.ly/1Wjm2v7
I haven't tried this on real people, so I'm not sure if a lot of learners would actually present their elevator speech to the screen - I'm guessing this would depend on their location (e.g. open office is a no-go for this idea) and whether they are interested in the practical activity and willing to use it at least as a fancy timer. :) In other words, some prototype testing would be required if this would've been a real project!
- I loved everything about this one! The design is clean, the pace is good. Two minor things; first, I cannot fast forward the elevator pitch using the 'enter' key on my iPad. Second, it would be nice if you changed Jane's expression every now and then during the elevator pitch. It would make it a little less static.
- I actually considered making Jane animated and adding 'active listening', as well as ambient elevator sounds, but since it was not essential and my allocated time limited, I didn't go for it.
- I really like this especially the practical application of it!
- A beautifully designed interaction Maija. Good content too.
I think it is a nice way of using journals. The best part is when you recall the written message again in other slides but I also agree with Jeff , it would be much better if you change Jane’s expression or make it animated (as you suggested). Good work.- Blue sky thinking - ideally it would be great if an e-learning module could actually analyse either your whole speech and give you feedback or at least pick up on speech patterns and adjust the avatar's expression / reaction. E.g. if you're mumbling, she would encourage you to speak up, or of you're saying something positive, she would brighten up.
I'm not sure if it's feasible to achieve something like that at this time (deinitely not something you can do at home in an hour! :) ) but considering all sorts of voice activated gadgets and the progress of machine learning, we might be getting there soon-ish. :)- I completely understand. Timeline is always a biggest concern here, especially when you are designing these kind of e-learning modules. You are right, you submission is good enough for this challenge. :) However, your example had given me some great ideas for my project. :)
- Nice use of elevator floors giving the user time before getting to the top. Always fun to add these sort of elements to an interaction. Nice work Maija!
- Loved the design and the interactions. The elevator door animation is smooth and nice. And last but not least, the way you handled the content is good.
- Great concept and execution, Maija. As per other comments, good background, use of floors as timer, and good connection between subject matter and the design.
- I really like this one a lot, Maija. Great job!
