Candidates design, develop, implement, and evaluate technology-rich learning environments within a supportive community of practice.
Project management requires time management. Despite obstacles and challenges over the past month with my son’s health, I managed to stay relatively on track, but not without long days and nights spending composing my rationale and reflection papers. I especially liked this week’s meme which looked like a crazed owl professor with a torn shirt … More Alpha Portfolio Submission & Peer Review
Most Significant Learning Experience Before this course, I would only use a submission link and post the title of the assignment due. There was no repeat of the instructions; possibly I would have included a due date. There would probably not been the identification of how many points the assignment was worth and any grading … More Adult Online Learning- Final Reflections
The course content was what I expected, however, what I did not expect was the way the materials were presented. In modules vs. by the week. This format, which I overlooked until well into the course, required us as individuals to plan our timelines and deliverables. The beginning of the course seemed to progress slowly, and since mid-semester, it has been a race to keep up. I was surprised by the … More Theoretical Foundations – Course Reflection
I would like to begin by acknowledging the Etmer and Newby’s conclusion that the most effective instructional strategies incorporate features from all three perspectives (behaviorist, cognitivist and constructivist) and the selection should be based on the nature of the learning task and the proficiency level of the learner. These factors are dynamic, so the application of learning styles should also be dynamic, so … More A Constructivist Approach
ed·u·ca·tion – requires communication and is the method created by beliefs in epistemology and learning theory to structure learning environments for the purpose of imparting or acquiring knowledge [ej- oo- key-sh uhn] NOUN 1.the act or process of imparting or acquiring general knowledge, developing the powers of reasoning and judgment, and generally of preparing oneself or others intellectually … More Educational Technology – A definition
Greg Toppo’s video does an excellent job of depicting the opposing viewpoints responding to significant changes in educational technology, either the technology is the answer to all of our problems, or it is the epitome of all of our problems. When in fact, neither is true. When considering the statement “do I think schools should … More Technology in Education
CCO Public Domain Free for commercial use No attribution required An instructional design project for educating nursing and other allied health professionals of a community satellite emergency department. Begin with the end in mind, identify and develop working relationships with all involved stakeholders to develop goals, expectations and identify concerns. Conduct a learner, needs and … More Instructional Design Project & Reflection
The instructional design process is similar to the process a healthcare provider undertakes when caring for a patient. Whether it be in providing preventative care, treating an acute illness or injury or providing chronic disease management. We begin with the desired result in mind and measure benchmarks of success by evaluating secondary objectives related to … More Instructional Design – Reflection
After having completed the exercises in building my PBL unit, I feel that I have a solid understanding of what the essential design elements for a PBL project entail and a good knowledge of how to accomplish them. The entry event poses the challenging question or problem, the sub-questions and scaffolding provide a framework for … More PBL Project & Reflection
A well-designed project-based-learning activity has a well thought out driving question, an engaging entry event and careful scaffolding with assessments to conduct periodic assessment of student progress and learning. Project-based learning employs a paradigm shift away from traditional teacher-led and focused learning. Through sustained inquiry and engaging activities, PBL encourages students to become more self-directed. They are … More Ownership, Accountability and Assessment
Amy Hogan 