We consume media, generally, for one of five reasons: Education: I want to learn something. Inspiration: I need motivation, ideas, or a new way to look at things. Entertainment: I want something fun, no other purpose. Connection: I want to hear what others think, and share my views, making connections with others. Distraction, Procrastination: I …
Learning Products & Formats
This article will go into what products and formats support learning. The information is meant for producers of learning experiences, as well as students looking to evaluate and improve their learning. The foundation of learning is the learning cycle, and the products made to support learning follow this cycle, including consumption, creation, and reflection. Consumption …
Instructional Design Basics
I recently graduated with a degree in instructional design. (How I ended up with that degree when I’m primarily a landscape designer is a long story for another time.) Here are the important things I learned. This started as an essay written for a school assignment, so forgive the stuffy tone. What is Important to …
How to Learn
In traditional schooling, people often learn how to ace a test, but frequently fail to gain a more fundamental skill: how to learn. I went through nearly twenty years of school, and it wasn’t until recently that I felt I had a good handle on the best way to learn. Before I get into how …
Responsive Gardens 