Kinesthetic modalities create learning through activity. They support experiential learning and create an experience of mastery<\/em> \u2013 especially when knowledge is directly linked to concrete actions in a digital environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Toolbox: Kinesthetic modalities for asynchronous acquisition<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Didactic reflection<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n When designing kinesthetic elements, ask yourself:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Purpose:<\/strong> Assignment instructions<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Choose a topic from your education \u2013 e.g.: Now think: Your task:<\/strong> Remember: The activity should be asynchronous<\/em>, digital<\/em> and action-oriented<\/em> You don't have to build it \u2013 just draw it.<\/p>\n\n\n\nModality<\/th> What does it do?<\/th> Example from computer science education<\/th> IT option (e.g. Rise)<\/th><\/tr> Code sandbox \/ simulation<\/strong><\/td> Enables experimentation with code and real-time feedback<\/td> An embedded JavaScript editor where learners modify code and see the output<\/td> Embed from Replit \/ JSFiddle<\/td><\/tr> Drag-and-drop activities<\/strong><\/td> Promote active engagement with concepts and structures<\/td> Sort SCRUM roles by responsibility or phase<\/td> Rise Sorting Activity (embed) \/ H5P<\/td><\/tr> Scenario with choices and consequences<\/strong><\/td> Allows learners to make decisions and see the effects of their choices<\/td> Choose a system architecture for a case and see the outcome<\/td> Rise Scenario block<\/td><\/tr> Click-and-test interactions<\/strong><\/td> Support learning through simple simulations and feedback<\/td> Test input\u2013output on small functions<\/td> H5P interactive activities<\/td><\/tr> Code walkthrough with hands-on pause<\/strong><\/td> Combines video with action \u2013 \u201cPause and try it yourself\u201d<\/td> Watch a coding pattern explained and then try it yourself in an editor<\/td> Video + link to sandbox \/ embedded sandbox<\/td><\/tr> Mini-experiment with reflection<\/strong><\/td> Creates a link between action and understanding<\/td> \u201cTry changing X \u2013 what happens?\u201d + reflection question in a text field<\/td> Video + Text Entry \/ Knowledge check<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n \n
Task: Outline an active asynchronous learning element<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
To design an asynchronous learning activity that gets students to take action and try something out to gain understanding.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2022 analyzing a requirements specification
\u2022 understanding the concept of normalization
\u2022 assessing user needs
\u2022 learning a new design pattern<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you were to create an asynchronous learning activity where students don't just read about it<\/strong>, but do something to learn it<\/strong> \u2013 what would they do?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Create a paper prototype<\/em> of an interactive learning activity. It could be, for example:<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n
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