Design Forward
An emergent exploration of critical instructional design.
Design Forward
Workbook Page: Digital Submission
Starting with Assumptions
Read and fill in the blank prompts with the first thing that comes to mind. Try not to censor yourself.
Online classes are more
isolating
than face-to-face classes.
Online classes are less
time-rigid
than face-to-face classes.
For students, online classes are
threatening because it is new
and face-to-face classes are
threatening because of the social environment of the class members
For instructors, online classes are
threatening because it is new
and face-to-face clases are
comfortable because that’s how it has always been done
Reflection
What kinds of assumptions or biases do you observe in your responses? How do you think these affect your instruction for/design/experience in online vs face to face spaces?
While in-person classes are a comfortable format because it is familiar, and easier to connect with students on an emotional level, I think the value of online classes I have taken (that were done well) is that the student can learn from anywhere. One of the best online classes I took was taught by the professor from overseas. He had an introductory video at the start of each week, and then had assignments which developed a portfolio and a curriculum. I can see that my underlying assumption is that students may not be comfortable in my class, online or in person, and a goal would be to make them feel safe. I think one key might be to share some of my personal vulnerability and to meet one-on-one with students to hopefully develop a relationship where we each gain insights/knowledge from each other.
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