As part of learning about online instructional design in this course, we are all experimenting with different ways of facilitating learning and connection. For each of us, there will be unique challenges and things we explore.
Often, instructional design focuses on content. Did the student "get" the information and retain it? As we all know, testing - for better or worse - plays a key part in establishing that awareness.
But what about different types of learning and integration? What about learning for learning's sake - say, in the case of adult learners, or those going through a time of exploration in life when they may be considering a career change or something similar?
Here, we will look at one feature of this latter perspective on learning: what is it that motivates people, and keeps them engaged, when they are seeking a deeper level of learning and change....when they're not in it "for the grades or the paper"? What about when this happens during times of economic difficulty, like now?
Your task - should you choose to accept it, is to reply to the following questions (just as if you were commenting on a blog). We'll see what kind of ideas we come up with!
Growth and Change During Times of Economic Challenge: Questions to Consider
1. Have you ever sought out personal learning and growth experiences (say, taking up a new art form, going to therapy, or exploring career alternatives) during a time of financial challenge in your life?
2. If so, did you stick with it, or get sidetracked by survival concerns - for example, quitting college courses to get a job to pay the rent?
3. If you stuck with it, what made that happen for you?
4. In your opinion, are people more or less likely to seek out authentic growth experiences during times of financial challenge? Is it worth it to design online courses during times of financial challenge? An example here might be an online course facilitated by a personal and professional life coach.
5. Any other thoughts on this?
Thanks for offering your thoughts and ideas!
Here is a test comment.
ReplyDeleteAbout six months ago, I decided to quit my job as an online success coach. It was a crucial point in my life where I realized that my low job satisfaction and zero motivation was effecting my life in a negative way. I came to an ultimatum where I knew I had to quit; meanwhile, one must make money! I knew that quitting the coaching gig would mean living meagerly as there wasn't another job lined up. I researched savings techniques and tips mostly over the internet but also through subject matter experts. It turned out that I landed a new position right as a quit, but the financial savings learning was valuable nonetheless.
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