 Well my online course is complete. I tried my best to design a Pre-Calculus 30 course as a hyflex model where students could learn in-person or online, asynchronously or synchronously. The most rewarding part of the whole process was getting to teach the course at my school since the beginning of March. Now I was not allowed to teach it online live, because of the "double duty" ban by the STF, but I was able to implement many of my ideas in person and now as a smooth transition to remote learning this last couple weeks (end of March 2021). I will not discuss my course in too much detail in this blog as I did my course walk through as a tour and reflection (VLOG?) but will provide some vital links below. Click above to view this 10 minute video (about the course, its creation and implementation) or feel free to explore website or check out the inspirational video below! Course Website (There is also many links and videos within the course website.) Why take PC30 Inspirational Video (Kelly Z suggested this!) Course Profile (Past Blog Link) I was happy about my overall choices with the Google platform and they have worked well when actually teaching the course. I was also very inspired by John Spencer's user experience suggestions and attempted to use my videos, website and Bitmoji to make the course appear fun and having some personality to it! It took sometime to be able to teach well on Jamboard (ipad to computer to projector), but now it feels quite natural. I was surprised by how little the students actually wanted to use the chat or the jamboards to write on. This will likely take some time for them to accept this new procedure, or feel comfortable interacting online with non-familiar peers. WeVideo is really a very powerful tool in making online videos and I will continue to hone my expertise in using this tool. The overall the experience of designing (and then semi-implementing) this course has been useful and highly educational. I have received a few compliments from students, fellow teachers and parents about the course, especially when transitioning to remote learning. I look forward to your comments and appreciate all your help in making this course the way it is! Feel free to use my ideas and request access to any resources you may be interested in. Take care fellow educators! 3/28/2021 08:05:24 pm
I loved the friendliness of the course Dylan! The use of Jamboard as a way to get help, is an excellent idea. I never would have thought of using that tool in that way. I also really enjoy how you have broke down the course in ways that include visuals instead of walls of text. It seems super accessible!
Leah Schmidt
3/29/2021 06:21:18 pm
Hi Dylan,
Dylan Johns
3/30/2021 07:54:44 am
Thanks for the kind words, it takes quite a bit of work to edit and create the videos while teaching, but I agree it is a great tool for students, especially those that end up quarantined, need extra time with the material or like to sleep in!
Daniel D
3/29/2021 08:36:08 pm
Dylan, I really like the accessibility and the structure your course provides for your students. Teaching within a HyFlex system takes bundles of energy, devotion and discipline. This is evident by the quality of the course you are providing to your students. The more you do it, I'm sure the more your students will appreciate the amazing opportunity they have to follow your course. 3/29/2021 09:36:16 pm
Great job Dylan. I agree with others in that your course is very inviting and it makes a potential overwhelming subject seem achievable. I really enjoy your use of bitmoji to help animate yourself and the why to take calculus video was definitely a good idea. Congrats on all the hard work. Comments are closed.
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