I had been planning to use the topic of digital accessibilty for my PLN assignment, if you noticed, this is what I picked for the knowledge sharing and tracking assignment. However, the more I get into these communities, the less I feel a part of them.
I really love the detailed information I have been gaining, but unfortunately it is too detailed. Much of the conversation is around detailed HTML editing and technical savvy that I, unfortunately, don't have. Learning HTML is on my list but not something I can likely add on in the next few months.
So I am thinking about how I can scope out. What topic might I choose for the PLN project that is connected, at least tangental but less detail focused. This way I can feel more a part of the community.
I considered universal design for learning which incorporates accessibility but more at the level of design than technology. However, I am not sure about different communities. CAST, that I have previously shared on twitter, is the primary group. There are also lots of resources at individual universities but it appears the community is for those teaching at that university.
This makes me think that perhaps the topic I am interested in is inclusive online learning in higher education. I wonder if this topic is too big or too populare a teram right now. But I suppose this is what I can learn from the assignment.
What do you think? What ideas do you have?
I completely understand what you are experiencing! I joined a few instructional design communities and still am a part of them, but sometimes, they can be overwhelming. I am at the beginning of my journey into this field and most members have been in the field for years, their posts contain complicated, sometimes foreign topics and problems (to me at least). UDL is pretty popular in the ID world and adult learning. Inclusive learning in higher education is a great topic to explore.
ReplyDeleteThanks! Best wishes for your project.
ReplyDeleteI agree that inclusive learning can't be explored enough. It's so difficult to achieve as we all look through our own lens based on our own experiences. As an instructional designer, the ability to develop something that is inclusive is challenging, which is why I like the Kemp model that includes input from the learners early on in the project.
ReplyDeleteThank you for your comments. I appreciate your mention of the Kemp model.
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