Many of the readings and discussions we have had so far have inspired different thoughts that I am trying to use to modify and plan my final product. I still have some doubts as to where it will lead, but I continue to think about where to go with my driving question as I am making connections from what I read about different models of teaching and the research behind how to best approach a user. My biggest question at this point is what approach I should take after deciding on any changes, and how to design this model? SITE I continue to think about my user (teachers) and what it is I need to take into account to meet their needs. If I think about the SITE model, there are a few things that I need to consider. Starting with learner motivation; which is more successfully achieved when the user knows that they will be able to utilize what they learn for something they value and it has some relation to their cultural and social life, I need to know what the users’ goals are in order to design my model more accurately. This model also points out the importance of providing the user with something they will be able to use and apply to their own life, this way they will be more likely to engage on something they find has added value. This is something that I have noticed myself when taking classes. I tend to want to look further into a topic that applies to something that I am able to use or something that relates to my life. Topics like research on the brain that show the kinds of things people should be doing or eating in order to better focus will make me want to spend more time learning about the subject. The main thing I take from the SITE model is that unless I know my user and I plan my model according to them I will not be as successful. This applies to my teaching and to me as a learner as well. As stated in the SITE model description, “People are motivated, and particularly adults are motivated, when the ways and means available to them are related to their fundamental life goals and values.” My goal now is to continue exploring the best way I can do this with my driving question and what I will be sharing with teachers and using with students.
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Maria Dowling
3/26/2018 10:08:03 pm
I am also unsure about my final product. I like what you said about having to really get to know your user: "...unless I know my user and I plan my model according to them I will not be as successful." This is the challenging part for me. How do we get to really know everything about our user?
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