The QM webinar “Inclusivity, Engagement, Differentiation – Have It all Using AGILE” was presented by Kat Biacindo, Associate Professor, California State University, Fresno. Biacindo spoke about connectivism theory citing Siemens 2007: “through a network, web, or internet, learners can (a) acquire new content that is continually updated, (b) identify credible resources, and (c) draw distinctions between opposing facts and figures. In connectivist theory, one view of learning is knowing where to locate information may be as valuable as the information itself.”Biacindo also mentioned that “online is the ideal environment for full inclusion” and that AGILE is align, get set, iterate/integrate, leverage, evaluate/engage. When adapted to educational environments, AGILE emphasizes individuals and interactions over processes and tools and working products over comprehensive documentation. Biacindo explained that Office 365 Sharepoint and Immersive Reader is a valuable tool. I ended up pausing the video and trying it. It is useful!
Biacindo recommended animated videos instead of “talking head” video descriptions of your course. As we prepare for the fall semester, I will consider different ways of doing a course overview. They also spoke about selecting appropriate tools to create an inclusive course, including and considering mobile access. Biacindo spoke about using Microsoft Sway for presentations. During the question session, the speaker said they have improved feedback and engagement.
