Adjusting planned learning activities to meet the needs of learners if an unexpected event occurs

When an unexpected event, such as the pandemic. This forces students to work from home and it becomes essential to adapt planned learning activities to ensure they continue to learn successfully.

One of the adjustments that is apart of my groups learning activity involves transitioning interactive slides with quizzes to an online platform. Google Slides or PowerPoint are tools that can be used, as well as interactive platforms such as Kahoot. These platforms can allow students and learners to engage with content asynchronously or synchronously. To ensure smooth navigation, brief tutorials or orientation sessions will be provided, teaching learners how to use these tools effectively.

Another activity that needs adjustment is helping learners identify reliable and unreliable sources. This can be turned into a collaborative online task where students work in small groups via video conferencing, like Zoom. Our group will provide resources to guide students on digital literacy, including how to assess the credibility of sources and recognize biases. These lessons can be delivered through video tutorials or interactive guides, and students can submit their findings through a learning management system (LMS) like Google Classroom.

Online discussions can also be an effective way to facilitate student engagement. These discussions can take place in real-time through Zoom or Google Meet. Guidelines for digital etiquette and participation should be shared, and instructors should actively participate to keep discussions focused and meaningful. Lastly, evaluating health apps requires students to download and explore various tools, providing them with a platform to critically assess their functionality and effectiveness. Sharing these findings in a virtual environment allows students to learn from each other’s experiences.

By utilizing these strategies and tools, we can ensure that learners remain engaged and continue learning successfully, even in the face of unexpected challenges.