Module 11 - Application to Learning Design

Question 1

What is Learning Experience Design (LXD)?

Answer 1

LXD is a hybrid discipline that uses knowledge about learning and cognition along with skills from UX, instructional design, and technology.

Question 2

What are the three dimensions of LXD according to Jahnke et. al (2022)?

Answer 2

●Social/sociocultural
●Technological
●Pedagogica

Question 3

What are the three most common learning styles referenced in the learning styles myth?

Answer 3

Visual, auditory, and kinesthetic

Question 4

Is there evidence that learners perform better when instruction is delivered in their preferred style?

Answer 4

No, there is no scientific evidence that demonstrates greater recall or better performance as a result of using a learner’s preferred learning style

Question 5

What is wrong with the learning pyramid?

Answer 5

●The percentages attributed to different learning methods are not based on empirical evidence.
●The model often changes with each use.
●It reinforces the false notion that some instructional methods are better than others

Question 6

What are Merrill’s First Principles of Instruction?

Answer 6

●Problem-centered
●Activation
●Demonstration
●Application
●Integration

Question 7

How does problem-centered learning enhance learning?

Answer 7

●Learners are engaged in solving real problems, which promotes doing.
●The difficulty level is challenging but manageable, leading to desirable difficulty.
●Mistakes and errors encourage focus, increase brain plasticity, and trigger the release of acetylcholine, which prepares neurons for learning

Question 8

How do you activate a learner’s mind in the activation phase of Merrill’s Principles?

Answer 8

●Attention: Generate interest.
●Relevance: Explain why the training is important and how it connects to their work.
●Prior Knowledge: Connect new information to what they already know.

Question 9

What are the key elements of an effective demonstration in learning?

Answer 9

●Explicit Description: Provide a clear explanation.
●Situational Variety: Show examples in different contexts.
●Consistency with Objectives: Align demonstrations with the learning outcomes

Question 10

What is the role of the learner in the application phase of Merrill’s Principles?

Answer 10

The learner takes more responsibility and applies learned concepts to new problems with less coaching

Question 11

What is the purpose of the integration phase?

Answer 11

It allows learners to reflect on their learning and demonstrate their newfound knowledge and skills

Question 12

What is the difference between an instructor and a learning facilitator?

Answer 12

Instructors deliver information in a passive learning environment, while learning facilitators guide learners in an active learning setting. Facilitators provide feedback and adapt the learning process to the learners’ needs.

Question 13

What is contingent teaching?

Answer 13

Instructors adjust their level of guidance and support (scaffolding) based on the needs of the learners

Question 14

What is the purpose of train-the-trainer programs?

Answer 14

Train-the-trainer programs equip managers and supervisors with the skills to deliver effective training. They often focus on soft skills, such as leadership, communication, and facilitation.

Question 15

What are the key elements of remote learning facilitation?

Answer 15

While there are challenges in facilitating remote learning, such as maintaining student privacy and encouraging participation, many of the same principles from in-person facilitation apply. Learning objectives, sound instructional design, and using appropriate technology are paramount.

Question 16

How does storytelling enhance learning?

Answer 16

Storytelling provides structure and context, increases engagement, and makes learning more memorable.

Question 17

What neurochemicals are released in the brain when someone listens to a story?

Answer 17

●Cortisol: Released when a story captures attention
●Oxytocin: Responsible for empathy and narrative transportation.
●Dopamine: Released when a story evokes strong emotions, has a happy ending, or teaches a life lesson

Question 18

How do mirror neurons contribute to the impact of storytelling?

Answer 18

Mirror neurons fire in the listener’s brain in the same pattern as the speaker’s brain, creating a sense of shared experience and making the story feel real.

Question 19

How can Freytag’s Pyramid help with designing stories?

Answer 19

It provides a framework for structuring stories: exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, and resolution

Question 20

How are stories used in organizations

Answer 20

Stories are used to:
●Share experiences.
●Reinforce culture.
●Socialize new employees.
●Communicate change.
●Build vision and strategy

Question 21

What is universal design?

Answer 21

Universal design is an approach to design that aims to create environments, products, and systems that are accessible and usable by people with a wide range of abilities and disabilities

Question 22

What is the curb-cut effect?

Answer 22

The curb-cut effect refers to the unintended benefits that arise when designs meant to accommodate people with disabilities end up benefiting everyone

Question 23

What are some challenges with traditional learning assessments in terms of universal design?

Answer 23

●Traditional assessments often disadvantage learners with disabilities.
●They may not measure real-world performance.
●They can create anxiety and shift focus away from learning

Question 24

How can learning assessments be designed to incorporate universal design principles?

Answer 24

●Provide real-world or simulated evaluations.
●Offer alternative means of assessment (e.g. verbal, demonstration) for learners with disabilities.
●Create a supportive environment where mistakes are seen as learning opportunities

Question 25

What are some examples of universal design for learning principles?

Answer 25

●Equitable Use: Make instruction accessible to people with different abilities.
●Flexibility in Use: Accommodate a range of individual preferences and abilities.
●Simple and Intuitive: Make instruction straightforward and easy to understand.
●Perceptible Information: Ensure that information is communicated clearly, regardless of sensory abilities.
●Tolerance for Error: Anticipate variations in learning pace and prerequisite skills.
●Low Physical Effort: Minimize unnecessary physical effort.
●Size and Space for Approach and Use: Design learning spaces that are accessible to people with different body sizes, postures, and mobility needs.
●A Community of Learners: Promote interaction and communication among learners.
●Instructional Climate: Create a welcoming and inclusive learning environment