Coming into EDCI 337 as a Computer Science student, I viewed “design” in a very literal, technical way. If a program ran without errors and did its job, I considered it successful. I initially thought storytelling and design thinking were more like “soft skills” rather than core parts of learning design. But as I look…

Color PsychologyAuthors: Kushank Virdi, Sai Nihal Diddi and Khushi Wadhwa FINAL VIDEOS Video 1 Video 2 Video 3 PLAN (Ideate, Sketch, Elaborate) Ideation During our brainstorming sessions, our team – Sai , Khushi, and Kushank – wanted to choose a topic that connects psychology, creativity, and everyday experiences. We started by listing ideas that influence…

By: Kushank, Nihal, Khushi WEBSITE https://nihalrt.github.io/beginner-ppl-guide/# Understand (Discover, Interpret, Specify) The Challenge: Many beginners struggle to follow a clear, structured strength training plan. Without guidance, it’s hard to build consistent habits, see progress, and feel confident in the gym. Context and Audience: Our main audience is the “curious but cautious beginner.” This person, usually between 18 and…

As I think more about accessbility, I am starting to see how closely UDL connects with the main theories behind multimedia learning. UDL gives us the big goal — designing learnign experiences that work for everyone right from the start — while multimedia learning theories explain why certain design choices actually help learners process information…

For my first substantive post, I wanted to find an OER that explains a complex topic in a way that feels simple and approachable. I chose Dive into Deep Learning (D2L) – an online interactive textbook that teaches deep learning from the basics. What I really like about it is how it takes such a…

For Challenge A, my group created a comic called The Science of Sleep, which showed how sleep supports memory and learning. Working on this project helped me see that design is not just about visuals but about how clearly information is shared. I contributed by writing the initial script, refining dialogue, and helping decide how…

In watching the educational video “Major Brain Structures and Their Functions,” I found it to be a strong example of how multimedia can make learning more effective. The video really makes use of Mayer’s principles in ways that are easy to notice and appreciate. First, the Multimedia Principle is clear because the video combines narration…

Date: Oct 26th, 2025 Author: Sai Nihal Diddi Introduction The Science of Sleep is an educational comic that teaches students about the importance of healthy sleep habits. I chose this topic because sleep is often overlooked by high school and college students, even though it plays an important role in learning, memory, and overall well-being….

“The Science of Sleep” Sai Nihal Diddi Sept 17 Understand Learning Challenge Many students struggle to understand why sleep is so important for learning, focus, and overall health. This comic will break down the science behind sleep in a fun and approachable way. Context and Audience The comic is designed for high school and early…

As I begin planning my educational comic project, I wanted to dive into how text and visuals can be combined to make learning more engaging and effective. While I’ve created visual content before, this is the first time I’ll be using comics specifically to explain a concept, so I explored research and design principles to…