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In the Blink of An Eye

Keywords: Professional Development | eLearning | Interdisciplinary Learning
Deliverables: 12-page teacher guide | Articulate Rise Module | Visuals
Year: 2023

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Project At a Glance

This project uses a teacher guide Design 101 and an online module case study to showcase how scientific topic can intertwine with various disciplines. It offers a roadmap for teachers to craft interdisciplinary learning experiences for K-12 students.

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My Role

Learning Content Creation

Graphic Design

User Research & Testing

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TARGET AUDIENCE

Novice K-12 educators seeking to enhance engagement, integrate knowledge across subjects, and design captivating projects for current lessons. (Case Study designed for middle to high school teachers.)

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PROJECT DELIVERABLES

Design 101 Teacher Guide

An Online Module about Color Perception

Project Presentation

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TOOLS

FigJam & Xmind for brainstorming & mind-mapping

Procreate for illustration drawing

Figma for teacher guide design

Articulate for online module

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Design Approach

Initiation-Focused

Offering clear pathways to empower novice teachers to start designing interdisciplinary learning experiences

Actionable & Applicable

Providing users with tangible tools and a specific example that could be applicable to their specific situations

User-Friendly Format

Ensuring content is concise, easy to read, and user-friendly for straightforward implementation

Timeline

Week 1

Brainstorm & Research

Identify Area of Interest

Mission & Audience

User Interview

Week 2

Prototype

Mind-mapping outline

Draw Visuals

First Version Online Module 

Week 3

Evaluation & Iteration

Formative Evaluation

Finish: Online Module & Teacher Guide

Week 4

Final Pitch

Final Iteration

Pitch Practice

30s Pitch Challenge

Learning Experience

In the Blink of An Eye is composed of two parts:

  • A teacher guide: "Design 101: Crafting Interdisciplinary Learning Experience"

  • A Case Study: an online module about color perception

01. Teacher Guide

Modality: PDF (Click HERE for the complete document.)

Length: 12 pages, covers included

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Outcomes:

1. Acquire knowledge about tools and websites for effective brainstorming, idea generation, and finding inspirational content, enriching their resources for interdisciplinary lesson planning

2. Gain a practical understanding of the steps involved in designing engaging interdisciplinary learning experiences

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02. Case Study

Description:

This online module delves into the neuroscience behind color perception. Teachers can integrate this science concept with another subject of interest. It can be directly assigned as homework and used as a launching pad for in-depth projects or engaging lessons during in-person sessions.

 

Click HERE for the complete online module.

Modality: online module

Time: 40 mins - 1 hour

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Outcomes:

Understand how complex concept turned into easily comprehensible and accessible learning materials through a concrete example

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Design Process

I used FigJam and XMind as tools for brainstorming and outlining the structure of the guide. These platforms helped to streamline my design process, from initial ideation to the coherent structuring of the guide and the module.

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Formative Evaluation

Prior to initiating the design phase, I interviewed three middle and high school teachers with expertise in physics, humanities, and Maker education. A prevailing theme emerged among subject teachers, revealing their time constraints and perceived challenges in designing interdisciplinary lessons. The Maker educator expressed the need for a more structured introduction for new teachers entering the realm of interdisciplinary learning. Subsequently, after completing the initial draft of the online module and teacher guide, I conducted user testing with four teachers. I made revisions based on their behavior, questions asked, and feedback as they navigated through the module and the guide. The module now features optional sections, the guide is more concise, and additional clarifications are incorporated based on user behavior and input, ensuring the resources align effectively with educators' needs.

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A Maker Education Teacher

Years of teaching: 7 years

Experience with Interdisciplinary Learning: 4/5 - A lot

Insights: "I need to teach new teachers how to do what I do."

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A Physics Teacher

Years of teaching: 3 years

Experience with Interdisciplinary Learning: 1/5 - very limited

Insights: "I don't have time to design extra things, that involves ton of research."

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Next Steps

Revisit Guide & Module

Revisit and refine the guide and module to incorporate user feedback and enhance usability

Gather User Data & Measure Impact

Conduct data gathering and impact measurement to assess the effectiveness of the resources

Develop Further Exemplar Module

Develop additional exemplar modules to expand the range and depth of interdisciplinary learning content

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