1. My comparison of the first chapter with my own definition of instructional or educational technology, were not as polished as the meaning the text provided. The experience that I endured was through graduate studies and some training exercises in the workplace. Some of the projects and group documentation that I had to provide involved mediocre software but fit the task at hand. Overall my definition has changed due to the analysis of learning and performance problems, research and theory related to instructional design, and non-instructional solutions that may be utilized in the workplace.
2. Once in my educational studies I received a virtual training module that dealt with organizational management. The module lacked diversity, and an interdisciplinary vision which makes it harder for the linear thinker to gain the concepts. We also experienced that what was intended for us to learn was unclear, no emphasis on the objective, and lack of organization. I would redesign it to include innovative instructional strategies, and to encounter brainstorming and connecting with the audience.
3. I would consider teachers, chalkboards, and textbooks a type of instructional media. This was the cornerstone of the learning community and without these we may not be where we are today. Reflection on the instructional design wheel would include:
Focusing on the objective
Organizing and selecting media
Maintaining a supportive learning atmosphere
Evaluation of the delivery systems
Group/personal priorities for your audience
How is the objective best internalizes
Demetria,
ReplyDeleteI like the organization of what you said about reflection on instructional design. I also think we need to go through certain steps when designing lessons. In the classroom, often times we leave off the reflection and going back to the lesson to make sure it was all most effecting...evaluating each step of the process. It seems like in the classroom we are so rushed to keep on with curriculum and keep up with grading, conferences, lesson planning, that we don't squeeze in that time for reflection. I am glad you pointed those things out in question number 3.
Hi Demetria,
ReplyDeleteI really liked how you mentioned we need to step through decisions in our lesson design. I know for myself, its difficult at times to tie the goal of the lesson to a reflection piece that students complete. I also agree with Katie that in the classroom setting, closure and reflection are often left out in lieu of time for content. I also liked reading your reflection on instructional design in question 3. Focusing on the objective, and how does the objective internalize with the audience is a critical component in lesson design that cannot be overlooked if we want the lesson to be effective.
Thanks for your response..
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