ILR: An Introduction to Chinese Culture and the Language of Mandarin

Hello friends! As our class is working on creating our Interactive Learning Resources, I was fortunate to be able to do a peer review for an ILR draft created by learning pod 2.

I really enjoyed the topic of choice for the ILR. It is nice to see resources that emphasize the very basics of a language or culture that allow students to dip their toes in the water without having the pressure of memorizing a multitude of characteristics or vocabulary. In regards to method of delivery, I think it’s great that the group chose to utilize a variety of platforms (YouTube, Quizlet, Teams, Bright Space, etc.) that allow for independent and collaborative (student-teacher and student-content) learning experiences. As I was reading I was wondering if there would be opportunities throughout or later on for student-student interaction, but I got the answer when I read that students would be able to participate in discussions, presentations, and immersive conversation with each other. 

Suggestions/Opportunities for Clarification.

  • “Teachers will find some simple videos on YouTube to help students understand the lectures”. I am wondering if the videos might be provided within your resource or is it up to the teacher using the resource to find them? I think it would be a wonderful addition to your resource if you were to provide some of these extra teaching/learning materials within the resource.
  • In regards to the interactive activity you have planned with the student conversations, I am wondering if this is intended to be written through a discussion board or will it be face to face using a platform such as zoom? 
  • I have the same question for the assessment plan. Will students engage in the small group presentations using a video platform or will it be done using a written discussion platform. It may be beneficial, especially as there are elements of a new language being introduced and practiced, to give the opportunity for face to face interaction while still being online?
  • I am not sure if your final ILR will be presented on the same blog page or if it will be in another format or platform. If it is on the same blog, it might be helpful to either change the background color or the color of the text. The colors were very similar and it was a little hard to read.

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I really enjoyed reading about this ILR and most of the feedback I have given are just opportunities to clarify! I really look forward to seeing the final product! Thank you for the read Pod 2 and good luck with the final step of this project!

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Link to Pod 2’s Interactive Learning Resource Draft!

Interactive Learning Resource Draft-Pod 2

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