Disclaimer: I have not received the actual learning resource, so this review is based on the blueprint.

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General Feedback

While Quizlet is a great resource for learners, I am not sure that it alone works as a Learning Resource. Rather, it is a tool you could use to great effect as part of a large resource. What is the information you are hoping to impart to the learner, and what experiences are you hoping they gain from having gone through the experience? All of the Quizlet sections mentioned in the Learning Resource are used after the user has some knowledge of the material in order to test them on it. What material are you planning on providing that will let the learner have enough knowledge on the topic that the Quizlet tools are useful to them?

Specific Feedback

  • When listing the different sections of Quizlet, I would recommend bolding the names since (because the names are just words) that part of the draft is a bit confusing. For example, “These sections are Flashcards that offer a quick means of reviewing terms and definitions, Learn is a personalized study mode …”.
  • A list of links is left in the resource. I believe it was the work in progress bibliography, but a complete bibliography is included at the end.
  • Perhaps add some screenshots showing how Quizlet accommodates colourblind learners. I think that would be very helpful in showing the high-contrast options.
  • I could not find a few parts of the Learning Resource in the outline. These are (as copied from the criteria):
    • A description and rationale for the learning design you chose (inquiry, project-based, direct instruction, etc)
    • A description of your learning context (K-12, higher ed, corporate, individual, etc)
    • Brief commentary about each topic and activity
    • One interactive activity for each learning outcome/topic based on a resource aligned with that topic (blog post, video, article, etc)
    • An overview of your assessment plan.
  • Your sources and bibliography are quite good! Good job!
  • I get the feeling that you are really passionate about providing education to families going through economic hardship, which is great!