For my multimedia reflection, I chose to create and infographic/mind map using Canva to represent the (ideas) from Technologist. I have used Canva in past classes best for smaller assignments therefore I wanted to have the opportunity to use Canva for a much larger project. I have not created an infographic in my previous multimedia reflections and was excited to use Canva for my assignment. Canva is very simple and easy to use with the many different templates to choose from. You are also able to import your own pictures or backgrounds if you wish to use certain ones that are not from the Canva website.
I found this module was very easy to navigate and it did an excellent job at explaining the different steps of the design thinking process (empathize, define, ideate, prototype, and connect. I thought that each step was explained very clearly in order for the reader to thoroughly comprehend the steps of the design thinking process. The first step in the design thinking process is empathy where you must know what the user needs in order to design the most appropriate activity. The next step is to define or identify the problems or challenges based on what you have learned about your learner. This is the step that will help you to build a solution to those problems or challenges. The ideate step is where we create new ideas in order to incorporate technology to help address the different challenges that the learner is facing. The prototype step is the step where you have made a creation and it’s time to see if it works. It’s best to experiment with your creation and if it doesn’t work the way you had hoped, you are able to refine your concept to better fit the needs of your learner. The last step in the design thinking process is to connect how you will integrate technology into the curriculum. I feel that technology has become a huge aspect of our everyday lives and as a teacher I believe that using technology will benefit my students in the classroom.
https://www.canva.com/design/DADRrl2iGFQ/6GSTvjmoHEZoMJKqVIzApA/edit?category=tACZCpzRB-E