Type of Interaction
The video I selected for this blog post is a youtube video titled “Alzheimer’s Disease: Risk Factors, Testing, Treatments | Mass General Brigham.” by the Mass General Brigham (2024). This video was also selected for my team’s Interactive Design Blueprint (IDB). It is themed around Alzheimer’s Disease, and includes various general information about our IDB. The video is meant as a form of “learner-content” interaction. While this video does not force a response from learners, it aims to give them more information about the topic which, for the purposes of the IDB, will be a stepping stone for activities and assessments.
Interactive Design
After viewing the video in our IDB, we tasked learners with documenting some facts they came across in the video. This included grabbing a pen and paper or using electronic or mobile devices to collect information on the video. Afterwards, learners are tasked with answering some questions about the video such as “How do we diagnose Alzheimer’s… What are some potential treatments of Alzheimer’s?” This aims to help students learn more about the topic, which will help them with the subsequent assessments.
Feedback
When it comes to feedback, learners are tasked with documenting the contents of the video and responding to questions posed by the IDB. However, it does not stop there. Learners are also encouraged to complete other reading activities regarding Alzheimer’s. Moreover, Learners are later tasked with completing multiple Kahoot assessments to test their knowledge on the subject.
Manageability
This activity would not consume a significant amount of time and effort for myself/learners. The work involves taking notes on the video’s contents, as well as responding to questions on the materials. Additionally, the video is approximately only 5 minutes long, making it easy to watch, especially for students with shorter attention spans. This activity is selected because it can be completed individually or in groups. Furthermore, it can also be scaled for a larger number of learners if need be.
Reference
Mass General Brigham. (2024, August 16). Alzheimer’s Disease: Risk Factors, Testing, Treatments | Mass General Brigham [Video]. Youtube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ot1bea0-OXk&t=1s
Your post effectively outlines how the Alzheimer’s Disease video fits into your Interactive Design Blueprint (IDB) and supports learner-content interaction. The structured approach of note-taking, answering questions, and Kahoot assessments ensures engagement and knowledge retention.
One suggestion for improvement could be to incorporate more interactive elements within the video experience itself, such as discussion prompts or embedded quizzes. Additionally, addressing accessibility options (e.g., captions or transcripts) would make the activity more inclusive.
Your blog post provides a clear and structured overview of the interactive learning design surrounding Alzheimer’s Disease. I appreciate how you’ve integrated a short, informative video as a foundation for learning while scaffolding student engagement through note-taking, questioning, and interactive assessments like Kahoot. The blend of learner-content interaction with follow-up activities enhances comprehension and retention.
One potential area for enhancement could be expanding on the depth of engagement—perhaps incorporating a discussion component where learners reflect on how the information applies to real-world scenarios or personal experiences. This could encourage more meaningful connections beyond factual recall. Additionally, linking the video content to emerging research or ethical considerations in Alzheimer’s care might further enrich the learning experience.
Overall, your approach effectively balances manageability with educational depth. Well done!
Hey Bashar,
I think the video you chose is a great way to introduce Alzheimer’s Disease. It gives a nice overview for learners before diving into more detailed activities. Asking them to take notes and answer questions afterward helps them actively engage with the content. The Kahoot quizzes are also a fun way to reinforce the material and test their knowledge.
The video’s length is perfect—short and to the point, which is great for keeping students focused and engaged. It is also awesome that the activity can be done alone or in groups. You could also consider adding a quick group discussion after the video, allowing learners to reflect on what they have learned and exchange ideas with each other.
It looks like you have put together a great plan to help learners really connect with and understand the topic.