Author: Kat_In_A_Hat

Trades and Lifelong Learning

July 4, 2022Posted by Kat_In_A_HatBlog, Collaboration, Learning Experience DesignApprenticeship, blog, community, critical thinking, learning, problem solving, teamwork & collaboration, trades

The idea of a career in the trades often takes a backseat in the minds of students considering their next steps.

Addressing Common Misconceptions About Racial Colourblindness

March 3, 2022Posted by Kat_In_A_HatBlog, Collaborationawareness, BIPOC, blog, colour, colourblind, communication, cultural heritage, discrimination, ideologoy, multicultural, people of colour, POC, Racial, racial colourblindness, teamwork, teamwork & collaboration

When colourblindness is applied to daily practice, it can quickly become problematic.

Immersive Technology’s Key Role in Evolving More Accessible Learning Pathways

February 9, 2022Posted by Kat_In_A_HatAccessibility, Blog, Educational Technology, Learning Experience Designaugmented reality, blog, Camera, communication, immersive technology, innovation, learning & development, learning experience design, Technology, Virtual Reality

Immersive Technology brings new learning styles into the classroom to better serve all our learners.

The Value of a Systems Thinking Mindset

December 4, 2021Posted by Kat_In_A_HatBlog, Learning Experience Design, Project Managementblog, continuous learning, innovation, learning, lens, reflective nature, reflexive practice, systems thinking, systems thinking mindset

A Systems Thinking Mindset can help problem-solvers approach, consider and predict the outcomes of ideas! It’s an incredibly valuable concept when interacting with any system.

Self-directed Learning

December 4, 2021Posted by Kat_In_A_HatAssessment, Blog, Learning Experience Design, Online Learningblog, communication, critical thinking, learning, learning & development, problem solving, self-assessment, Self-Directed Learning, Students, Teaching

Turning to self-regulated and self-directed learning theories can help you encourage your students to grow beyond the “just-tell-me-the-right-answer” mindset.

Perusall

November 14, 2021Posted by Kat_In_A_HatThe Owlcourse design, course development, instructor, online learning, Perusall, Teaching, Teaching Toolkit

Assess the lay of the land and determine the parameters around the learning challenge you’re trying to solve.

Assessment Design Best Practice

August 4, 2021Posted by Kat_In_A_HatAssessment, Blog, Learning Experience Designassessment, best practice, course design, learning experience design, lxd

Assess the lay of the land and determine the parameters around the learning challenge you’re trying to solve.

Work-Integrated Learning Best Practice

August 4, 2021Posted by Kat_In_A_HatBlog, Engagement, Learning Experience Designbest practice, learning, WIL, work integrated learning

Assess the lay of the land and determine the parameters around the learning challenge you’re trying to solve.

Blended and Online Learning Design and Instruction Best Practice

August 4, 2021Posted by Kat_In_A_HatBlog, Delivering Content, Learning Experience Design, Online Learningbest practice, blended learning, course design, learning experience design, online learning

Assess the lay of the land and determine the parameters around the learning challenge you’re trying to solve.

What’s Your Superpower?

July 14, 2021Posted by Kat_In_A_HatAccessibility, Blogaccessibility, inclusion

It’s time we reconsidered the term ‘disability’ – both within our department and at the college.