Improving the Sustainable Community Development Course Prototype: Embracing Feedback for Greater Impact

I began developing my course prototype with a lot of trepidation, much like someone wandering through a thick forest with maze-like terrain. However, as I delved into it properly, my confidence began to grow. The readings and input from course mates, and guidance from Dr. Hildebrandt were a major boost to my confidence. I have … Continue reading Improving the Sustainable Community Development Course Prototype: Embracing Feedback for Greater Impact

Creating Meaningful Engagement for Learners in the “Sustainable Community Development” Course.

This course is designed for adult learners from diverse backgrounds. To create meaningful engagement for the learners in the course, I plan to utilize and implement a variety of learner-learner and learner-instructor interactions, each serving a specific purpose and justification. 1.         Learner-Learner Interactions- Forum Discussions and Zoom breakout Rooms a.         Collaborative Project-Based Learning Rationale: Learners … Continue reading Creating Meaningful Engagement for Learners in the “Sustainable Community Development” Course.

Synthesizing Theory and Practice: Principles for Designing Blended Courses

Reflecting on and synthesizing the passages from Valerie Irvin and the two chapters from Anthony William Bates (week 3 readings), the following are my key takeaways and how they relate to the blended course prototype I am designing. Understanding Modality Terminology Irvin’s (2020) “The Landscape of Merging Modalities” provides a clear and understandable overview of … Continue reading Synthesizing Theory and Practice: Principles for Designing Blended Courses

Sustainable Community Development for Adult Learners

I am designing a training course in Sustainable Community Development for Adult Learners from different communities in Nigeria using the ADDIE-Template for the Analysis and Design phases. Below is my course profile. COURSE PROFILE Overview There are pressing social, environmental, and economic challenges within the communities of the target participants that need to be addressed … Continue reading Sustainable Community Development for Adult Learners

Reflections on my Journey into Online and Blended Learning

I have been a training consultant for over twenty years, designing and delivering highly engaging in-person programs for adult learners from diverse organizations. Over the years I have mastered the art of reading my audience, create versatile and dynamic learning environments and facilitating meaningful and engaging discussions. The onset of the COVID 19 pandemic forced … Continue reading Reflections on my Journey into Online and Blended Learning