I enjoyed reading your post this week, I think you did a great job of outlining strategies learners can use to engage with material presented in the Youtube video on how to use Instagram. I like how you have ensured inclusivity and accessibility for learners by including close captioning and multiple languages for the YouTube video. You’ve already suggested that learners perform Instagram activities and make notes on others’ experiences. To build on this you could encourage learners to create reflective journals where they document their progress, insights, and any questions that arise during their activities.
I enjoyed reading your blog post this week, it provided a comprehensive overview of how the video on cyber security can be utilized effectively in an educational setting. The follow up activity you suggested involving adjusting privacy settings is a practical approach to applying the learned concepts. The feedback process through direct message is an effective approach, but offering a more interactive feedback option such as group discussions could promote engagement and collaboration between learners.
I found a YouTube video called ‘How to Use Instagram for Beginners’, which focuses on our interactive learning design, which is based on a step-by-step guide to using Instagram. This guide provides learners with instructions on how to set up an account, create an account, and explore the platform. The guide touches on posting instructions, interaction with other users, and privacy settings.
What activity could you suggest that they do after they have watched the video (designed)? What type of knowledge or skill would that activity help develop? What medium or technology would students use to do the activity?
After watching the video, I would suggest that users create their own Instagram account following the steps given in the video. In the learning activity, each learner will download the app, set up a profile, and follow an account of interest. Next, they will create a caption and post a photo they find interesting, promoting Instagram understanding and engagement. This will develop the learner’s digital literacy skills by understanding basic Instagram features, online collaboration, and content creation. After this, they can discuss the process and experience of creating and engaging with an Instagram account through personal reflection. Additionally, learners will need to use a smartphone or tablet to take a photo to post, a mobile device to create an account, and internet connection to use Instagram.
How would students get feedback on the activity that you set? What medium or technology would they and/or you use for getting and giving feedback on their activity?
To incorporate peer review into the activity, students will be required to like and comment on another student’s post on the Instagram platform. The comments should be constructive and supportive and focus on the quality of the post. This will demonstrate an understanding of how to use the app and engage with other users on the platform. Another method is to hold a Zoom meeting in smaller groups where students can present their Instagram accounts to the instructor and other learners. Students can share their profiles and explain how they created their accounts. Using Instagram, the instructor can view each student’s account and send them a direct message with feedback about their profile and engagement with other users.
How much work for you would that activity cause? Would the work be both manageable and worthwhile? Could the activity be scaled for larger numbers of students?
Peer reviews through comments on other students’ Instagram posts will be a moderate amount of work. I would need to create clear guidelines for constructive feedback to ensure students understand the criteria for their comments. I would also need to monitor the Instagram comments to make sure students are keeping on track. Zoom meetings require more work because I would need to schedule separate Zoom meetings to have smaller groups, which can be time-consuming. It can also be hard to select times when everyone is available to meet. I would watch each student presentation and provide personal feedback, which creates a more personalized experience for learners. However, it is not practical to be applied to a larger group of students. Direct feedback on students Instagram accounts is also timee-consuming as each student’s profile has to be reviewed in detail and provided with personalized feedback.
How will you address any potential barriers for your learners in the use of this video to ensure an inclusive design?
To promote inclusivity for learners, I would include subtitles and close captioning on the YouTube video for individuals who are hard on hearing or prefer to read. I would also offer audio descriptions of the video for learners who prefer audio learning or have low vision. Technological barriers can be common when creating a social media account for the first time. I would include my contact information as well as office hours so students are able to contact me when facing technical difficulties and issues within the platform. Additionally, I would have my students create an account and follow the steps while watching the video to have a more immersive experience. This will enable them to pause the video and ask questions when they are stuck promoting a more inclusive design.
