I chose to peer review Group K’s interactive learning resources. Here are my opinions:
I have looked through your interactive learning resources, and here are my thoughts about your design.
First, I found your site is well-organized and each section of the learning materials is visually attractive. You paraphrased the scholarly articles learners need to read, and attached several images and videos to illustrate the theories better and keep learners engaged and concentrated.
The learning resource is also beginner-friendly because learners do not have to install or learn many software or websites. Only two new and professional applications need to be learned. However, it could be better that there are tutorials or Q&A pages available for learners in the technology of choices page. You can also construct an assignment that guides learners to study the new technology by completing a few fundamental tasks.
I really like that you provide follow-up quizzes after learners have read a few paragraphs. Learners can gain immediate feedback, and perhaps encourage learners to read the previous paragraphs to see what they have misunderstood. The lab report gives learners a good hand-on learning experience especially for learners who are very interested in civil engineering or similar topics. If this is my first time taking a course like this, I may find the lab intimating and would need support from instructors or my peers. Perhaps it could be better that learners have the opportunity to see a video showing similar contents or contact instructors if they counter specific difficulties. However, I understand that this is a valuable activity to evaluate learners’ abilities and the amount of support should be limited.
It seems to me that learners do not have many learning activities which can help learners prepare for the final exam unless the lab report is a good practice. I am not sure if learners can review their quizzes or receive any feedback. It would be clearer if learners can have a practice exam or designers clearly indicate what content will be covered and evaluated in the exam.
Overall, I was motivated to read through your learning resources to be exposed to a new area for me. I also learned a lot more on how my group can have better design.