Absorb, Do and Connect Activities
In e-Learning by Design, Horton (2012, p. 73) categorizes learning activities into three types: Absorb-Do-Connect.
Universal Design for Learning (UDL) provides a framework to help designers create curriculum that allows individuals with equal opportunities to learn.
These UDL principles are:
(TEAL Center Staff, 2012).
Sample Absorb Activity
An Absorb Activity is an efficient way to inform and inspire (hopefully) leaners, especially when they need updated information to do their jobs or take the next step towards their educational goals. This type of activity is appropriate for this audience as many of them are already familiar with the subject and need updated information. The Learners will be especially motivated to integrate the knowledge because they will immediately apply it in their daily tasks.
My slide show presentation includes opportunities for a Learner:
The objective addressed by the presentation is that, Given job aids, the Learner will be able to create a complete solution article using the Knowledge Management Tool.
View the Knowledge Author Training.
Sample Do Activity
A Do Activity transforms information into knowledge and skills. These types of activities provide an opportunity to practice, hone and apply new knowledge. Games make learning more engaging and, if learning how the game works is quick and easy, the information is more efficiently integrated. I chose a game type that everyone knows - the Quiz Show - which makes the laborious drill and practice activity a little more fun.
My Quiz Show includes opportunities for a Learner:
The objective addressed by the activity is that, Given job aids, the Learner will be able to create a complete solution article using the Knowledge Management Tool.
Download the Quiz Show file and then run the PowerPoint slideshow.
Sample Connect Activity
To test your knowledge retention, try taking the Quiz Show without the job aid. However, if you need it, View the Entering Solutions Checklist.
References
Horton, W. (2012) E-Learning by Design (2nd edition). San Francisco, CA: John Wiley and Sons.
TEAL Center Staff. (2012, February). Fact sheet: Universal Design for Learning. https://teal.ed.gov/tealGuide/udl.