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Project # 2 on the design of the blogger training session due this Sunday.

The Design Phase~

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The next step in creating the training program is the development of the design phase.  The design phase describes the course content.  In the design phase performance objectives and terminal outcomes are defined so that instructional material and delivery methods can be determined.  The design process is made up of eight elements beginning with a rationale.  The rationale explains the sequence of the instructional content and activities including learner outcomes.  The structure of the training addresses the instructional method, materials, and total course length. Entry-level prerequisites of the targeted population as well as the facilitator are determined. Objectives are defined setting the foundation by which the training can be evaluated.  The evaluation strategies assess whether these objectives are being met (Hodell 2011). 

Hodell, C. (2011). Isd from the ground up. (3rd ed.). Chelsea, MI: Sheridan Books, Inc

This url from Idaho State University College of Education, Science, Math, and Technology Education explains how the design phase continues the analysis of the topic; applies instructional strategies according to the data collected; creates storyboards outlining the training message; develops a user interface, and collects materials necessary for the development of the training program. This contrasting view is helpful in understanding the design process.  

http://ed.isu.edu/addie/design/design.html


The blog link below discusses the evolution of ADDIE to more advanced instructional design systems such as Rapid Prototyping. ADDIE is a linear framework for coaching instructional designers.  Rapid Prototyping is a non-linear approach that allows designers the opportunity for continuous review and revision of the prototype training program. 

http://www.dashe.com/blog/elearning/instructional-design-and-rapid-prototyping-rising-from-the-ashes-of-addie

Personal Reflection

This week’s assignment details the steps involved in the design phase of the ADDIE model.  The information created here isn’t the actual content.  It is just a description of what the course content will be.  For example, a design element might be to use a rubric for an assessment.  It is not the actual rubric itself.  The most surprising aspect of design is that it addresses visual appeal and aesthetics.  The design phase goes beyond the blueprint for the training.  Aesthetics is made up of “those elements of an interactive design that are carefully orchestrated to enhance and heighten the learner experience, as opposed to elements designed solely to satisfy the pedagogical or technical needs of the instructional objectives”, (Miller, 2011).  In his article Aesthetics and e-assessment, Miller illustrates the important role aesthetics has in learning and most importantly in distance learning. Visual appeal benefits not only learner satisfaction but also decreases the learner’s cognitive demands, promotes self-assessment, and increases motivation and higher task performance especially in distance education (Miller, 2011). 

As a distance learner, I didn’t realize that my motivation might be driven by how I like the look of the material being presented.   For my students, knowing that visual appeal can improve motivation and performance, I can rework the content to have a greater appeal factor.  The MRI course material is very technical where much of the information presented is in a graph or chart. Creating templates in Microsoft PowerPoint rather than using excel spreadsheets will allow me the flexibility to add graphic elements, color, and images to enhance the technical information.  I can also create and embellish images using Pixlr.   

Miller, C. (2011). Aesthetics and e-assessment: The interplay of emotional design and learner performance. Distance education, 32(3), 307-337. doi:10.1080/01587919.2011.610291

Project #1: Analysis

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Project #1 Analysis ~coming soon

Due this Sunday, Project #1 Analysis

Welcome!

Welcome to my blog! I will be writing a series of posts about the ADDIE model and Instructional Systems Design. The information posted will be presented in a four part series. This posting will address the ADDIE model and Instructional Systems Design (ISD) and how this new found knowledge will affect my teaching.

Instructional Systems Design (ISD) is the systematic process of designing effective curriculum to meet the needs of the learner with assessment and evaluation. There are many models of ISD including classroom-oriented, product-oriented, and systems-oriented. ADDIE is a systems-oriented instructional systems design model.

The ADDIE model is an instructional design system that is made up of five elements: analysis, design, development, implementation, and evaluation. A formative evaluation is used in each of the five phases and a summative evaluation at the end of the process. The analysis phase includes gathering data about:

• the testing population,
• current deficiencies,
• availability of resources,
• budgets,
• and timeframe

In the design phase performance objectives and terminal outcomes are defined so that instructional material and delivery methods can be decided to support learning. A rationale is written that explains the sequence of the instructional content and activities including learner outcomes. Resources and participant qualifications are stated.

The ADDIE model follows Gagne's nine events of instruction for creating the instructional material in the development phase.This material is based on the instructional strategies and theories defined in the design phase. The nine steps include:

• gaining the attention of the learner
• stating objectives
• recalling prerequisite information
• creating and delivering presentation content
• providing feedback on whether lesson objectives have been met by both the instructor and the learner
• evaluating whether the learner has retained the material
• evaluating whether the learner can transfer that information to the next level of learning

In addition the ADDIE model uses pilot testing of the instructional material to evaluate developmental elements and see that objectives are met. Content can be changed for any discrepencies in expectations.

The design meets the learner in the implementation phase. Though not explicitly stated, it is implied. After completion of the programming, evaluations of performance objectives and terminal outcomes are made. Level 1 evaluations and Level 2 evaluations from the Kirkpatrick Levels of Evaluations are used to assess effectiveness of the instruction.

Hodell, C. (2011). Isd from the ground up. (3rd ed.). Chelsea, MI: Sheridan Books, Inc.

Personal Reflection

Everything I know about being a teacher has been learned over the last two years as a new faculty member at Mass. College of Pharmacy and student of the Post University graduate program.  My formal education is in science and medical imaging.  Though during my studies I did have teachers, I never knew the protocols they used to create the material for class.  From the readings this unit I discovered that the college where I teach follows the Dick, Carey, and Carey (DCC) model of instructional systems design. It wasn't until I read the Gustafson & Branch paper that I understood the process I was following was indeed a known practice.  The most important aspect of the instructional systems design and learning about the ADDIE and DCC models that I am going to assuredly incorporate into my educational practice is evaluation.  Though formative and summative evaluations are used thoughout the clinical program,  I didn't obtain any evaluations of one of my assignments this past semester.  In EDU 520, the PLE I created was for my MRI students.  It is a resource for learning and understanding the principles of MRI.  I created the template and had my third year students provide the content.  It was a great project for me to be able to use my graduate course work with my students though I wish I had performed Level 1 and Level 2 evaluations to assess student reaction to the assignment and determine whether performance objectives were being achieved.  To correct for this oversight,  the incoming class will complete evaluations throughout their senior project.