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Bashar
“Hey Bashar, I thought this was a nice read about OERs and what resource you’ve found. What made you choose Athabasca University website for an OER? I know that University of Victoria also has a range of materials available for students. I think that the open-access textbook you chose sounds like a great resource for beginners, especially with how it combines theory with practice. I think that the hand-on approach definitely supports the ICAP framework and might promote the learner’s problem-solving skills and/or creativity skills through the hands-on projects. Overall, this was a great read and I found it fascinating that even I could access the book you shared. I think it really shows how accessible these platforms and resources really are.”
Nico
“Hey Nico, I really enjoyed reading your post about PhET. I like how you shared your personal experience and how the visuals and simulations helped you better understand complex topics, especially when it comes to doing work around math and other complex concepts. I’ve also experience times when I needed a visual walkthrough of how to use some type of software or any new thing. I think you did a great job connecting your experience with the website to Merrill’s principles too where the whole basis of interactivity and how it can be used a learning tool can make a big difference! Overall, I thought this was a great read and a nice example of how OERs can make learning more engaging and accessible.”
Hanna
“Hey Hanna, I enjoyed reading about your post about Khan Academy! I also used it back in high school for math and I totally get what you mean about how their use of a whiteboard made things easier to understand. It felt like he was a teacher explaining things to me in a visual way. I thought that you explained how accessible the website is and how breaking things down concept by concept can make difficult concepts easier to understand. Moreover, I think that you’re definitely right about how the website can be used to explain these concepts in a clearer way. Overall, this was a relatable post and a great choice for an OER.”
Emma
“Hey Emma, I loved reading your post about the Open Music Theory OER! I think it’s such a cool resource and it was so easy to access each section, especially with how it supports both creativity and learning at the same time. I can see how it connects to the ICAP framework because it definitely makes a lot of sense how a learner can digest material from just reading about theory to actually applying it in their own composition writing. I used to play the bass and ,like Isaac, I also wish I knew about this when I was younger. Moreover, I think that it’s great that you pointed out how the material can be used by different types of learners and adapt to different teaching styles. Overall, this was a really unique website and I’m glad I read your post about it so even curious people like, can look through it!”