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Learning outcomes

By the end of the material, the learner should be able to: 

  • Understand the meaning of sleep 
  • Gain a better understanding of sleeping habits/hygiene
  • Improve sleep routine
  • Know the tools available to help sleeping schedule and improve sleep

Diagnostic Assessment – click here

Infographic: here

  • The infographic’s purpose was to provide the learner with a limited capacity of information. Humans can only process a limited amount of information and the infographic provides it in a digestible amount. The intrinsic load is also taken into consideration. The information is provided in chucks to allow for adequate processing. 

What media object material was used

Multimedia learning provides many opportunities to gain knowledge throughout this learning content. Quizzes, infographics, PowerPoints were just some of the multimedia designs created in this learning content. The way the material is presented and laid out plays a crucial role in how the learner absorbs it. The multimedia provided have explanations of their use. 

How is are media objects created

The learning has many different opportunities to view and engage with the given material. By providing different formats of multimedia objects, the learner can encounter many different ways to understand the information. Not only can the learner absorb the information, but they are also given many opportunities to apply it. The multimedia objects are created around the idea of incorporating multimedia learning. 

Why does the media object allow for learning

The material presented has been arranged in a format that is digestible from a simple form. It is broken down in a way that does not overwhelm the learning but rather intrigues them to learn more. As mentioned previously, the media objects are created around the idea of multimedia learning, and this ensures the best learning theories are applied. We focused on facilitation understanding, not knowing facts. By applying the backward design process, we were able to identify the goal, determine the evidence required for students to learn, and plan for learning experiences (activities). 

Summative assessment – Click here 

  • Assessment of how efficiently sleep hygiene material was taught and how well the students retained the information presented. A short 10 question quiz to check their understanding of the materials. Student’s are able to retake the quiz as many times as needed until they receive a passing completion mark of 100%. 
  • The quiz is not only an assessment, it can be viewed as a game. Instead of assigning plain questions for learners, this provides an easy, relaxing environment for students.  The questions selected are reasonable and easy to understand. 
  • The quiz is an example of gamification, which involves using game-based elements such as point-scoring. Gamified quizzes can motivate students to participate in class, and it can also stimulate a more competitive environment in the classroom. Learners are encouraged to talk about the quiz with their peers and make reflections of improvements they can make for the next time.

Hands-on activity 

The goal of the hands-on activity was to allow the learner to develop their own personal experiences with the multimedia objects. Learners can interact with the material and content. These resources are applicable tools that can assist learners in obtaining the end goal of a more effective sleep regime and understanding the importance of sleep. 

Make the Most out of Your Sleep

  • This PowerPoint was developed with a variety of multimedia principles in mind. Cognitive load theory is a big component of effective PowerPoint presentations. Each slide accompanied this theory by only including one main idea and not including more than six objects on each. Too much slide information is a very ineffective way to transfer knowledge through a PowerPoint as viewers lose interest. Signalling principles were another component kept in mind for this presentation. Text size differentiating and bolding the main point of each slide allows for the viewer’s attention to naturally move through the information on each slide. This is important for ensuring that the viewer takes in the main point of each slide and then supporting information. A step-by-step list approach was also effective for breaking the topic down into smaller sections that can be easily understood.

Multimedia Lesson Plan

Goal

Learners will take the provided information and apply their new knowledge to achieve better sleep hygiene/sleeping habit

Prior Knowledge

No required prior knowledge, learners just need to remain motivated and dedicated to incorporating the lifestyle changes into a daily routine

Structure

Beginning

â—Ź Introduction – “What is Sleep Hygiene” — describe the importance and practice of achieving good quality sleep

â—Ź (Overview) Why Practice Sleep Hygiene — provide relatable background knowledge

â—Ź (Overview) Consequences of Sleep Deprivation — detail effects of lack of sleep on health

● Diagnostic Assessment – Allows the teacher to assess current student understanding of the subject

Middle

Tips to Improve Sleep Hygiene + Supplementary Multimedia Content Highlighting importance of sleep. 

• Keep a consistent sleep schedule — importance of maintaining a routine (sleep-wake cycle)

• Avoid caffeine and heavy meals — time frame for consuming rich and fatty meals as well as caffeine

• Get regular exercise — best times to exercise and when to avoid

• Limit/avoid naps during the day — disruption of sleep-wake cycle

• Keep your room quiet and comfy — emphasize importance of sleep environment

• Unplug before bed — dangers of blue light and its interference with the hormone melatonin

• Inclusion of PowerPoint Lesson + Other related Multimedia content

End

â—Ź Useful Applications (Hands-on Activity) – provide an opportunity for students to interact with material (use sleep applications to    improve sleep quality) and develop unique personal experiences with multimedia objects

â—Ź Assessment on material learned – provide a quiz to assess how efficiently sleep hygiene material was taught

Delivery

Content will be delivered over a single WordPress site with embedded videos, texts, and pictures. Learners will be assessed on content learned and will be able to share their favorite tools/applications when achieving quality sleep in the comments as well as being able to leave comments in the form of instructional feedback on each section of the lesson plan (optional).

Why Practice Sleep Hygiene?

Missing out on the recommended 7-9 hours of shut-eye nightly does more than just make you wake-up feeling groggy and tired. It can have long-term  adverse effects on both your mental and physical health.  

This is why practicing sleep hygiene is important for everyone of all ages, from childhood through adulthood. A good sleep hygiene routine promotes healthy sleep and daytime alertness. Good sleep hygiene practices can also  prevent the development of sleeping problems and disorders that can persist indefinitely if no changes are made to your habits. 

Consequences of Sleep Deprivation

 Listed below are some of the effects poor sleep hygiene can have towards your health.

1.       Memory/Cognitive Issues – During sleep your brain forms new connections that help in processing and recalling new information. As a result of poor sleeping habits, you can negatively impact both your short-term and long-term memory. Your concentration and critical-thinking skills are also lacking when you are sleep deprived.

2.       Weakened Immunity – Little to no sleep leads to a stunted immune system leaving you more vulnerable to viruses and making it more likely that you will fall sick when exposed to germs.

3.       Risk of High Blood Pressure – Sleep studies have shown that if you get 5 hours or less of sleep per night your risk of developing high blood pressure increases. This increased risk of high blood pressure also correlates to an increased risk of developing heart disease as increased blood pressure is one of the underlying associated factors.

4.       Risk of Developing Diabetes: Low amounts of sleep also affects your body’s release of insulin causing a spike in your blood sugar levels. This is associated with an increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes. 

Watch this video for some additional information regarding the effects of sleep deprivation to help round out your understanding of this topic. https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=Ld9RlIVN57M

Citations

Felson, S. (2020, October 16). Stages of sleep: Rem and Non-REM Sleep cycles. WebMD. Retrieved November 28, 2021, from https://www.webmd.com/sleep-disorders/sleep-101. 

Fry, A. (2020, September 11). Why do we need sleep? Sleep Foundation. Retrieved November 28, 2021, from https://www.sleepfoundation.org/how-sleep-works/why-do-we-need-sleep. 

Suni, E. (2021, March 10). How much sleep do we really need? Sleep Foundation. Retrieved November 23, 2021, from https://www.sleepfoundation.org/how-sleep-works/how-much-sleep-do-we-really-need#:~:text=National%20Sleep%20Foundation%20guidelines1,to%208%20hours%20per%20night

Watson, S., & Cherney, K. (2020, May 15). The Effects of Sleep Deprivation on Your Body. Healthline. Retrieved November 30, 2021, from https://www.healthline.com/health/sleep-deprivation/effects-on-bodyWhat is sleep & why is it important for health? American Sleep Association. (n.d.). Retrieved November 28, 2021, from https://www.sleepassociation.org/about-sleep/what-is-sleep/.