Multimedia Lectures/Presentations: I plan to use short, engaging videos and visual presentations that explain complex financial concepts in a simple way, using animations and real-world examples to make the information easy to understand and remember.
Self-Assessment Tools: Learners will use short quizzes during the modules to check their own understanding of key terms and concepts, getting instant feedback to see what they know and what they need to review before moving on.
Scenario-Based Learning: Learners will be placed in a realistic simulation and required to make decisions for a presented scenario, and will have to use the knowledge gained during the modules to identify the risks and select the best solution.
Project/Social Media Integration: Learners will be asked to create a short, educational TikTok video (no more than 60 seconds) that summarizes a key takeaway from each module and then use the video to challenge a friend or classmate to share another tip they've learned, creating a chain of shared knowledge.
After reviewing a few platforms, I’ve selected Google Classroom as my LMS, as it provides quite a few flexibilities to educators, and several elements that support my minicourse. Compared to other LMS, Google Classroom provides a wide range of options for learning enhancement through its integration with Google Drive and YouTube for multimedia lectures, slides, or education videos. This LMS also provides accessibility features and ease of use for the learners. Google Forms can be utilized to support learning outcomes through the ability to create quizzes, assignments, and grading tools. Google Classroom also provides a large storage capacity with the free classroom, which can also serve as a resource hub for continued asynchronous learning.
Google for Education - Educator Resources & Technology Training – provides training resources for educators to learn and optimize various features provided by the LMS
Google for Education YouTube Channel – provides videos focusing on utility of the LMS as well as integration of other applications such as AI tools to enhance learning