The first theme I
noticed is the instruction design model. Generally, I can see the application
of different models in these chapters. In chapter 18, rapid prototyping is
introduced. Unlike some traditional instructional design approaches that the
design process and the development process are separate, rapid prototyping if
faster since it “using working models of the final product early in a project
tend to eliminate time-consuming revisions later on and design tasks are
completed concurrently, rather than sequentially, throughout the project” (pg.
183). Therefore, it seems to be widely used in business and industry area. Differently,
in P-12 and higher education, ADDIE model (analyze, design, develop, implement,
and evaluate) is widely used, especially in higher education. Although different
University roles seem to have different emphasis of
work, ADDIE model is always applied in their work. Like what Junko Nemoto, an
assistant Professor from Kumamoto University, introduced to us about her
work-analysis students, design learning portal website, develop online course,
or evaluate their design by getting feedback through observing students’
learning processes. Another example is provided by Brenda Litchfield about her
perspective of faculty development that “assists university faculty members in
several important areas: analysis of students and learning contexts, design and
development of instruction, innovative methods of implementation, and evaluation
of teaching and learning.”(pg. 224)
The second theme I
noticed is the technology-based learning. In chapter 18, the author talks about
the web-based training which has the features of synchronous and asynchronous.
In chapter 21, technology integration, more specifically, integrating teacher
and student use of technology and media, is emphasis. In chapter 22, distance
education/online course/eLearning has been mentioned about many times from
different University roles.
I select those two
themes because it is useful for my future professional work. The instruction
design model, definitely, will be frequently applied to work in educational
technology area. Also, I’m interesting in online teaching and learning, and I
hope I can have the opportunity to involve in such program. Therefore, knowing
more information about this from different contexts will help me to better
understand it and apply to it.
Hello Xiao,
ReplyDeleteI agree that there is a common these in the three areas studied. There is a focus on web based learning and online tools. This is very important in the virtual culture in which we live.
I also agree that it is very helpful to be informed on ID; it will help me to apply it in my professional career as well.
Hi Xiao,
ReplyDeleteI agree with you that online education is very important, since I think that as we move forward into the future of education and the globalization of people, technologies and products, it will be essential to be able to connect with one another and have instant access to one another as learning will need to become more readily available and accessible as more and more positions and roles become increasingly specialized. I am glad that all of us are ahead of the curve and have decided to take this class and others in an effort to educate ourselves to the development of new educational technologies and instructional design. I am looking forward to what the future holds and can't wait to be on the front-lines of evolving instructor/student relationship. Thank you for great post.
Xiao,
ReplyDeleteOnline education is so important. I have no idea how I would even manage to take a class with my schedule if I was unable to do so online. The progression of online classes has been amazing.