With the exhibition 'Ideas of Switzerland', the National Museum Zurich presents stories that over the centuries have contributed to the cohesion of the Swiss Confederation. Visitors can explore how these writings are still shaping the idea of Switzerland today by leafing through four interactive books created by iart.
iart. (2017 May 8). The interactive books of the exhibition 'Ideas of Switzerland' [Video file]. Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BmadTQNrAeA
Learning is Visual
Read Chapter 5 in Interface Design for Learning (Peters, 2013). Identify three to five learning engagement principles based upon the chapter. Each principle discussed should consist of a 150–250 word explanation and apply to what is shown in the presentation of the interactive book, as a comment to this blog. Remember to use proper APA-style formatting for in-text citations and references in your writing.
Disinterest
Many organizations today must tackle an ever-growing problem. Technology is growing at an alarming rate, and a multitude of electronic gadgets surrounds learners. Older methods of learning are frankly outdated. Students taught by this ancient system face a growing lack of interest in conservative teaching styles. The former methodologies include reading the textbook out loud with the class or lecturing. These mundane methods induce educational apathy and even slumber to some pupils. In a 2004 Journal, From the Arcade to the Classroom, it stated, “Educators are confronted by a dilemma: Students have become so accustomed to technology that new means must be employed to retain their interest during the educational process” (Howard, Ellis, & Rasmussen). Educators and organizations like…