Today, we have released 19 new ECL exercise templates that you can use immediately in your CanopyLAB LXP.
Today, we have released 19 new ECL exercise templates that you can use immediately in your CanopyLAB LXP. Some of the new exercises are. Network analysis, Group contract, the Game Changer, The Value Compas, and stakeholder interviews.
Need a brief reminder of what exercises are?
Ah, exercises! No, we aren’t talking about squats, lunges or any other physical exercise that keeps your body in shape. BUT, we do want to keep our learners’ minds in shape. To do this, CanopyLAB enables various exercises that encourage learners to test, anchor, expand and revisit their knowledge while developing 21st Century skills.
CanopyLAB enables various exercises that encourage learners to test, anchor, expand and revisit their knowledge while developing 21st Century skills.
As a host, how do I begin creating great exercises?
There are many ways to go about choosing the right exercises for your course, but here are three rules of thumb we go by:
- Vary exercises based on levels of difficulty
- Make sure your courses have exercises that range from easy-difficult
- Interaction is key- mix things up!
- Encourage independent, social, and collaborative exercises in each unit
- Ask yourself this question when choosing a type of exercise: what are learners going to get out of this exercise?
- Reflect on how your exercise connects to the knowledge and material you present in your courses
- Reflect on how your exercise connects to the knowledge and material you present in your courses
On CanopyLAB, you can use exercises to facilitate active learning at all levels. Examples of exercises range from watching video lectures and reading online articles to engaging in a debate and sharing real-life experiences with others on the CanopyLAB platform.
As a learner, how should I tackle exercises?
All learners are different, but here are some tips to help you make the most out of the exercise feature.
- Get out of your comfort zone
- You may prefer reading an article to watching a video lecture, but we encourage you to diversify your skill set through our various exercises. Who knows, maybe you discover that you gain a deeper understanding of a complex concept through mind mapping or creating a digital story!
- Reach out
- You are not alone- an individualized learning path does not mean that exercises are a solo act. Confused about a concept? Send the course instructor a private message or ask a question on the CanopyLAB platform
- Connect with others
- Take the initiative and connect with other learners on CanopyLAB to engage in online discussions or debates. This way, you will not only learn to express your own opinions but also understand different perspectives