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Reflections on My Summary Assignment
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(Entertainment4Ever, 2022) Introduction Writing a summary assignment might seem like a straightforward task—read an article, condense the information, and present it concisely. However, as I worked through summarizing Victoria Gill’s 2020 article “Have rogue orcas really been attacking boats in the Atlantic?”, I quickly realized that summarization is an art that requires critical thinking,…
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Designing an eLearning Course
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Introduction As part of the EL6072: Interactive Courseware Workshop for my MA in Technical Communication and eLearning at the University of Limerick, I developed an eLearning quiz titled: 📌 ‘Creating Your Home Office: A Guide to Enhancing Productivity and Comfort.‘ This project was more than just an academic assignment—it was an opportunity to apply…
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Redesigning for Clarity
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Introduction Instructional design is more than just conveying information—it’s about making sure that information is clear, accessible, and easy to use. When I first took on the task of redesigning the Original Black Forest Cuckoo Clock instruction manual, I assumed it would be a straightforward process of rewording confusing instructions. I quickly realized it…
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A Personal Learning Journey: The In-Depth Educational Model
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Introduction Learning is more than just absorbing information—it’s about engagement, critical thinking, and real-world application. Through my exploration of the In-Depth Educational Model (IDEM), I’ve come to see learning as an active process rather than a passive one. IDEM challenges traditional learning approaches by pushing learners to engage deeply with concepts, ask questions, and…
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WordPress: Building, Creating & Problem Solving
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Taking the Leap into Website CreationWhen I first learned that our assessment involved creating a blog, I felt a wave of anxiety, as website creation was totally new for me. In my job at work I frequently update examination information on my university’s website as a new revision to an existing site, and building…
