This document outlines the development of an online training course for university instructors on using communication tools in Blackboard. It follows the ADDIE instructional design model, which includes the phases of analysis, design, development, implementation and evaluation. The document focuses on the development phase, providing details on the objectives, standards, strategies and assessment for a sample lesson on creating announcements and voice emails in Blackboard. The goal is to generate and validate learning resources to teach instructors effective online communication skills to enhance student engagement.
This document provides an analysis and plan for training faculty members at Duquesne University on using online communication tools to engage students. It follows the ADDIE model of instructional design, which includes analysis, design, development, formative evaluation, implementation, and summative evaluation. The needs analysis identified a need to train faculty on tools like discussion boards, blogs, wikis and messaging to enhance online interaction. The target audience consists of 13 faculty from various departments who will complete the online training modules in Blackboard. The analysis of learners found they have basic computer skills but varying experience with technology for teaching.
This document outlines a training program for distance learning facilitators. It discusses the goals and objectives of the training program, which is designed to teach facilitation skills over 3 days. It covers various topics including theories of distance learning, summative assessments, the phases of development for facilitators, and technology and media tools that can engage students. It also addresses issues that may come up, such as classroom management challenges and strategies for working with students with disabilities.
This document outlines the topics and activities for a training program to prepare new instructors to teach online asynchronously. The training will focus on establishing an online presence, building a learning community, and developing effective online courses. Over the course of the training, instructors will identify strategies in these areas, experiment with technology tools, and demonstrate their knowledge through assignments. The document discusses skills needed for online facilitation, as well as best practices for communication, engagement, and classroom management in a virtual environment.
Blended Learning: Strategies for Course Design and Delivery By Mahfuja Mali...digitallearningSHU
This document provides an agenda and overview for a presentation on blended learning course design and delivery. The presentation defines blended learning as courses that combine both traditional face-to-face instruction and online learning. It discusses best practices for course design, including aligning course structure and assessments with learning objectives and integrating meaningful online and face-to-face content. The presentation also reviews examples of blended accounting courses and engages attendees in a discussion of challenges and considerations for blended course design.
This document provides an overview and objectives for a 3-day training course for new facilitators. The goals are to educate facilitators on effective distance learning tools and techniques. The training will cover topics such as adult learning styles, engagement strategies, and skills for preparing and assessing learning programs. It also outlines the qualifications and process for a mentoring program to provide guidance to facilitators. Various theories of distance learning are discussed, as well as potential issues like cultural differences and how to address challenges in the online classroom.
This training program aims to teach Adult Education GED instructors how to facilitate online courses. The training will provide instructors with skills in online pedagogy, communication, and use of educational technology. Instructors will learn best practices for engaging students, providing feedback, and assessing student learning online. Key topics include establishing an online presence, using the learning management system, developing organized and interactive online content, and motivating students through online collaboration and project-based learning. The goal is for instructors to master facilitating high-quality online education through distance learning theories and effective online teaching strategies.
This 3-day training program provides novice facilitators without distance education experience the skills needed to become effective online facilitators. Day 1 covers delivering instruction and developing an online presence. Day 2 focuses on utilizing technology and engaging learners. Day 3 addresses accessing and evaluating student learning. The training utilizes learning theories, instructional strategies, and technology tools to develop facilitator skills and empower participants for their new distance education roles.
This document provides an overview of a 3-day facilitator training program for Heart Share Children Services supervisors. The training will be led by Lillian White and cover important topics to prepare supervisors to train others online. The training goals are to establish an online learning community, teach online engagement techniques, and help supervisors become proficient with online tools. Trainees will be assessed through journals, simulations, and peer collaboration. The training will explore best practices for online facilitation including maintaining an online presence, building a community of learners, and engaging adult learners. It will also cover management topics like mentoring programs and the learning platform used. A variety of technology and media tools will be introduced to enhance online learning.
This document provides an analysis and plan for training faculty members at Duquesne University on using online communication tools to engage students. It follows the ADDIE model of instructional design, which includes analysis, design, development, formative evaluation, implementation, and summative evaluation. The needs analysis identified a need to train faculty on tools like discussion boards, blogs, wikis and messaging to enhance online interaction. The target audience consists of 13 faculty from various departments who will complete the online training modules in Blackboard. The analysis of learners found they have basic computer skills but varying experience with technology for teaching.
This document outlines a training program for distance learning facilitators. It discusses the goals and objectives of the training program, which is designed to teach facilitation skills over 3 days. It covers various topics including theories of distance learning, summative assessments, the phases of development for facilitators, and technology and media tools that can engage students. It also addresses issues that may come up, such as classroom management challenges and strategies for working with students with disabilities.
This document outlines the topics and activities for a training program to prepare new instructors to teach online asynchronously. The training will focus on establishing an online presence, building a learning community, and developing effective online courses. Over the course of the training, instructors will identify strategies in these areas, experiment with technology tools, and demonstrate their knowledge through assignments. The document discusses skills needed for online facilitation, as well as best practices for communication, engagement, and classroom management in a virtual environment.
Blended Learning: Strategies for Course Design and Delivery By Mahfuja Mali...digitallearningSHU
This document provides an agenda and overview for a presentation on blended learning course design and delivery. The presentation defines blended learning as courses that combine both traditional face-to-face instruction and online learning. It discusses best practices for course design, including aligning course structure and assessments with learning objectives and integrating meaningful online and face-to-face content. The presentation also reviews examples of blended accounting courses and engages attendees in a discussion of challenges and considerations for blended course design.
This document provides an overview and objectives for a 3-day training course for new facilitators. The goals are to educate facilitators on effective distance learning tools and techniques. The training will cover topics such as adult learning styles, engagement strategies, and skills for preparing and assessing learning programs. It also outlines the qualifications and process for a mentoring program to provide guidance to facilitators. Various theories of distance learning are discussed, as well as potential issues like cultural differences and how to address challenges in the online classroom.
This training program aims to teach Adult Education GED instructors how to facilitate online courses. The training will provide instructors with skills in online pedagogy, communication, and use of educational technology. Instructors will learn best practices for engaging students, providing feedback, and assessing student learning online. Key topics include establishing an online presence, using the learning management system, developing organized and interactive online content, and motivating students through online collaboration and project-based learning. The goal is for instructors to master facilitating high-quality online education through distance learning theories and effective online teaching strategies.
This 3-day training program provides novice facilitators without distance education experience the skills needed to become effective online facilitators. Day 1 covers delivering instruction and developing an online presence. Day 2 focuses on utilizing technology and engaging learners. Day 3 addresses accessing and evaluating student learning. The training utilizes learning theories, instructional strategies, and technology tools to develop facilitator skills and empower participants for their new distance education roles.
This document provides an overview of a 3-day facilitator training program for Heart Share Children Services supervisors. The training will be led by Lillian White and cover important topics to prepare supervisors to train others online. The training goals are to establish an online learning community, teach online engagement techniques, and help supervisors become proficient with online tools. Trainees will be assessed through journals, simulations, and peer collaboration. The training will explore best practices for online facilitation including maintaining an online presence, building a community of learners, and engaging adult learners. It will also cover management topics like mentoring programs and the learning platform used. A variety of technology and media tools will be introduced to enhance online learning.
This document discusses models for developing long-term online faculty. It recommends ensuring adequate funding to support training programs, faculty, and support staff. Training should be tailored based on faculty experience levels - inexperienced faculty may need 4-6 weeks of training while experienced faculty can begin teaching with additional training. A phased training approach is suggested, starting with faculty as learners and progressing to faculty as leaders. Learning communities can be used for ongoing faculty development by engaging faculty in discussion forums, listservs, and virtual classrooms.
Distance Learning Facilitation- Alison Chateauneuf CUR 532alie513
Presentation on distance learning facilitation for corporate trainers. This training program presentation, which spans three full days, goes with facilitation guide outlining course activities and content. Created for MAED/AET course CUR 532 through the University of Phoenix
This document outlines a 3-day training program for new teachers at Edwards Elementary. The training will cover various topics to help the teachers in their new roles, including attendance procedures, entering grades, and using online tools. It will be facilitated by Amanda Edwards over the asynchronous 3-day module. The training goals are to help teachers become proficient with online tools, maintain an online presence, encourage online learning communities, and learn engagement techniques. Formative assessments will be used to evaluate learning. The training will also cover mentoring programs, management systems, learning platforms, technology tools, different learner types, and classroom management strategies.
This document provides guidance on designing and developing e-learning courses. It discusses the benefits of e-learning such as flexible scheduling and interactive content. It outlines the key components and activities required to develop an e-learning project, including needs analysis, content development, and learning platforms. The document is intended to help instructional designers and trainers create effective online learning experiences that meet learners' needs.
This training program teaches facilitators the skills needed for distance learning. It is divided into 4 parts covering vital information, facilitator skills, technology tools, and issues. The audience are current adult educators without online experience. Goals are for trainees to master distance learning facilitation skills. Objectives are to teach courses successfully online. Skills taught include being visible, analytical, and a leader. Theories covered include transactional distance and multimodality. Technology tools like Facebook, YouTube, and Google Drive are discussed for student engagement and collaboration. Managing different learner types and synchronous vs asynchronous facilitation are also covered.
This training program provides facilitators with the necessary tools for facilitating online learning. It covers distance learning theories, concepts, applications and practices. Facilitators will learn how to develop their online presence, provide positive feedback, manage their time efficiently, and encourage interaction among learners. The training also addresses issues like classroom management, technology tools, ADA compliance, and evaluation strategies to improve facilitator skills and performance.
The blended learning research: What we now know about high quality faculty de...EDUCAUSE
This document summarizes research on faculty development and course design for blended learning. It finds that active learning, administration/leadership, and responsiveness are the most important competencies for blended teaching. Faculty development programs should provide hands-on experience in a blended course to help instructors acquire new skills. Topics covered include course redesign, content selection, learning activities, assessment, and time management. Supporting faculty with blended course design and a learning community is key to success.
Important Tips for Developing a Quality Online Coursemjrobertson
The document discusses developing quality online courses. It outlines several key characteristics of quality online courses including scaffolding learning styles, promoting higher-level thinking, emphasizing individual and social learning, incorporating diverse media formats, and reflecting simplicity in organization. The document then covers important aspects of pedagogy, technology, and the course development process. It emphasizes the importance of student-instructor and student-student interaction, avoiding information overload, and ensuring navigation and design are clear and consistent.
This document provides information for training facilitators to lead online education programs. It outlines the goals of incorporating technology into curriculums to provide effective online programs. Facilitators will learn skills like transparent communication, technology proficiency, and active participation. They will go through phases of learning including experimenting with and mastering tools. The document also discusses managing online learners and challenges like security, feedback, and behaviors. It provides references on distance learning theories and engagement models to guide facilitator instruction.
The document introduces New Zealand's draft e-learning planning framework developed by the Ministry of Education. It was created to help schools self-review how they use information and communication technologies (ICTs) to support learning. The framework includes 5 dimensions, multiple strands within each dimension, and descriptors for different levels of maturity. It is intended to guide schools in building ICT capability. The document outlines how the framework was developed by reviewing other models and prioritizing New Zealand needs. It also provides examples of how schools may use and consult on the draft framework.
USAID comet program toolkits learning institute kmutt 31 oct'16Wei Chiao Kuo
The document discusses tools and strategies provided by the USAID COMET Program to help university instructors improve their teaching practices. It describes several instructional toolkits focused on areas like work readiness skills, facilitation skills, participatory learning, instructional design, project-oriented learning, and blended learning. It also discusses administrator toolkits for building communities of practice and industry partnerships. The document recommends using a design thinking approach to define problems, gather needs, and design class improvements. It provides overviews of backward design and strategies like establishing learning outcomes and evidence of learning. The goal is to help instructors transition from an instructor-centered approach to a more student-centered one.
This document proposes that DW Pvt Ltd adopt eLearning to fulfill its strategic training needs. eLearning involves conducting online training programs through the internet using electronic media. It has several advantages over traditional classroom training, such as convenience, lower costs, and allowing self-paced learning. The presentation outlines the benefits of eLearning for DW Pvt Ltd specifically, including saving travel costs and staff time. It also discusses challenges of eLearning and suggests strategies for planning an effective eLearning methodology.
Quality matters in Blended Course Design and DevelopmentMehrasa Alizadeh
This research investigates the use and application of quality assurance rubrics and standards for online/blended course design within the context of teaching English for general academic purposes (EGAP). In an attempt to reform an existing blended course of EGAP, the Quality Matters® Higher Education Course Design Rubric (fifth edition) has been used to assure the quality of course design and development from the outset. After the course was implemented with a cohort of undergraduate students at Osaka University, it was peer-reviewed by a certified reviewer affiliated with Quality Matters (QM). The first round of peer review yielded a score of 70 out of a total of 99, resulting in failure to meet several QM standards. Based on the suggestions and recommendations of the reviewer, the course was further revised in terms of content and interface, and it was reviewed for a second time by the same reviewer, this time yielding a full score of 99. This study highlights the importance of quality assurance in online/blended course design and development, particularly in the context of teaching English to university students.
The Use of Online Learning to Improve Math InstructionKim Caise
This capstone paper discusses the use of online learning to enrich and improve math instruction. Voicethread is the featured technology tool within a Moodle course for teachers to complete and implement in their mathematics instruction.
This document discusses technology-based training methods. It begins by introducing how technology is impacting training delivery and requires collaboration between training, IT, and top management. It then describes various technology-based training methods like web-based, CD/DVD-based, and computer-based training. It outlines how technologies influence learning by allowing employees to control their training and access knowledge experts. The document also discusses online learning, social media, blended learning, simulations, mobile learning, intelligent tutoring systems, and distance learning. It addresses developing effective online learning and potential features. In the end, it outlines limitations of technology-based training and recommendations to overcome them.
This document provides an overview of a professional development unit on using Web 2.0 tools to engage students. The unit is 1 hour and aims to help teachers understand what Web 2.0 tools are, how to use some tools, and how tools can motivate students. Teachers will learn about different tool types and how to incorporate tools into lessons. As an assessment, teachers will create a lesson using a presented tool and share the finished product link with peers. The unit involves a presentation on tools, an interactive activity, and a final teacher-created presentation. Feedback showed administrators and teachers were impressed with learning new tools and seeing their potential for student engagement.
The document outlines the 5 basic steps of curriculum development: 1) needs assessment, 2) planning session, 3) content development, 4) pilot delivery and revision, and 5) completed curriculum package. It describes each step in detail, highlighting that the process ideally takes 12-18 months. It also provides budget estimates for each step of developing a 36-hour curriculum.
This document discusses strategies for improving the quality of online courses, including establishing a formal course development process, applying quality standards, promoting best practices, and providing instructor training and support. Key aspects of the process involve an initial consultation, media planning, required instructor training, and a final readiness review. Mentors and training help ensure new online courses meet quality guidelines before they are offered to students.
This document outlines a project to train university instructors on using online communication tools in their courses. The project goals are to bridge the gap between instructors' current technology skills and what is needed to teach effectively online. It will improve student-student and student-instructor interaction through tools like voice emails, discussion boards, assignment feedback, and video conferencing. The project will use the ADDIE model of analysis, design, development, implementation and evaluation. It provides instructional objectives, a project plan and timeline, and describes each phase such as analyzing needs, designing lessons, developing materials, and evaluating the training.
There are many e-learning development models that can be used for instructional design and program management. Broadbent (2002) suggested an eight-step model that includes scoping the project, analyzing needs, designing curriculum and objectives, developing materials, pilot testing, delivering instruction, evaluating outcomes, and maintaining the program. To manage a successful e-learning project, it is important to have strong project management skills, obtain necessary background information, carefully write contracts, allow time for reviews, track time spent on tasks, use project management software, formally approve any revisions, create status reports, and keep records. E-learning programs can effectively support teaching and learning when a well-developed model is followed and continuously improved.
This document discusses models for developing long-term online faculty. It recommends ensuring adequate funding to support training programs, faculty, and support staff. Training should be tailored based on faculty experience levels - inexperienced faculty may need 4-6 weeks of training while experienced faculty can begin teaching with additional training. A phased training approach is suggested, starting with faculty as learners and progressing to faculty as leaders. Learning communities can be used for ongoing faculty development by engaging faculty in discussion forums, listservs, and virtual classrooms.
Distance Learning Facilitation- Alison Chateauneuf CUR 532alie513
Presentation on distance learning facilitation for corporate trainers. This training program presentation, which spans three full days, goes with facilitation guide outlining course activities and content. Created for MAED/AET course CUR 532 through the University of Phoenix
This document outlines a 3-day training program for new teachers at Edwards Elementary. The training will cover various topics to help the teachers in their new roles, including attendance procedures, entering grades, and using online tools. It will be facilitated by Amanda Edwards over the asynchronous 3-day module. The training goals are to help teachers become proficient with online tools, maintain an online presence, encourage online learning communities, and learn engagement techniques. Formative assessments will be used to evaluate learning. The training will also cover mentoring programs, management systems, learning platforms, technology tools, different learner types, and classroom management strategies.
This document provides guidance on designing and developing e-learning courses. It discusses the benefits of e-learning such as flexible scheduling and interactive content. It outlines the key components and activities required to develop an e-learning project, including needs analysis, content development, and learning platforms. The document is intended to help instructional designers and trainers create effective online learning experiences that meet learners' needs.
This training program teaches facilitators the skills needed for distance learning. It is divided into 4 parts covering vital information, facilitator skills, technology tools, and issues. The audience are current adult educators without online experience. Goals are for trainees to master distance learning facilitation skills. Objectives are to teach courses successfully online. Skills taught include being visible, analytical, and a leader. Theories covered include transactional distance and multimodality. Technology tools like Facebook, YouTube, and Google Drive are discussed for student engagement and collaboration. Managing different learner types and synchronous vs asynchronous facilitation are also covered.
This training program provides facilitators with the necessary tools for facilitating online learning. It covers distance learning theories, concepts, applications and practices. Facilitators will learn how to develop their online presence, provide positive feedback, manage their time efficiently, and encourage interaction among learners. The training also addresses issues like classroom management, technology tools, ADA compliance, and evaluation strategies to improve facilitator skills and performance.
The blended learning research: What we now know about high quality faculty de...EDUCAUSE
This document summarizes research on faculty development and course design for blended learning. It finds that active learning, administration/leadership, and responsiveness are the most important competencies for blended teaching. Faculty development programs should provide hands-on experience in a blended course to help instructors acquire new skills. Topics covered include course redesign, content selection, learning activities, assessment, and time management. Supporting faculty with blended course design and a learning community is key to success.
Important Tips for Developing a Quality Online Coursemjrobertson
The document discusses developing quality online courses. It outlines several key characteristics of quality online courses including scaffolding learning styles, promoting higher-level thinking, emphasizing individual and social learning, incorporating diverse media formats, and reflecting simplicity in organization. The document then covers important aspects of pedagogy, technology, and the course development process. It emphasizes the importance of student-instructor and student-student interaction, avoiding information overload, and ensuring navigation and design are clear and consistent.
This document provides information for training facilitators to lead online education programs. It outlines the goals of incorporating technology into curriculums to provide effective online programs. Facilitators will learn skills like transparent communication, technology proficiency, and active participation. They will go through phases of learning including experimenting with and mastering tools. The document also discusses managing online learners and challenges like security, feedback, and behaviors. It provides references on distance learning theories and engagement models to guide facilitator instruction.
The document introduces New Zealand's draft e-learning planning framework developed by the Ministry of Education. It was created to help schools self-review how they use information and communication technologies (ICTs) to support learning. The framework includes 5 dimensions, multiple strands within each dimension, and descriptors for different levels of maturity. It is intended to guide schools in building ICT capability. The document outlines how the framework was developed by reviewing other models and prioritizing New Zealand needs. It also provides examples of how schools may use and consult on the draft framework.
USAID comet program toolkits learning institute kmutt 31 oct'16Wei Chiao Kuo
The document discusses tools and strategies provided by the USAID COMET Program to help university instructors improve their teaching practices. It describes several instructional toolkits focused on areas like work readiness skills, facilitation skills, participatory learning, instructional design, project-oriented learning, and blended learning. It also discusses administrator toolkits for building communities of practice and industry partnerships. The document recommends using a design thinking approach to define problems, gather needs, and design class improvements. It provides overviews of backward design and strategies like establishing learning outcomes and evidence of learning. The goal is to help instructors transition from an instructor-centered approach to a more student-centered one.
This document proposes that DW Pvt Ltd adopt eLearning to fulfill its strategic training needs. eLearning involves conducting online training programs through the internet using electronic media. It has several advantages over traditional classroom training, such as convenience, lower costs, and allowing self-paced learning. The presentation outlines the benefits of eLearning for DW Pvt Ltd specifically, including saving travel costs and staff time. It also discusses challenges of eLearning and suggests strategies for planning an effective eLearning methodology.
Quality matters in Blended Course Design and DevelopmentMehrasa Alizadeh
This research investigates the use and application of quality assurance rubrics and standards for online/blended course design within the context of teaching English for general academic purposes (EGAP). In an attempt to reform an existing blended course of EGAP, the Quality Matters® Higher Education Course Design Rubric (fifth edition) has been used to assure the quality of course design and development from the outset. After the course was implemented with a cohort of undergraduate students at Osaka University, it was peer-reviewed by a certified reviewer affiliated with Quality Matters (QM). The first round of peer review yielded a score of 70 out of a total of 99, resulting in failure to meet several QM standards. Based on the suggestions and recommendations of the reviewer, the course was further revised in terms of content and interface, and it was reviewed for a second time by the same reviewer, this time yielding a full score of 99. This study highlights the importance of quality assurance in online/blended course design and development, particularly in the context of teaching English to university students.
The Use of Online Learning to Improve Math InstructionKim Caise
This capstone paper discusses the use of online learning to enrich and improve math instruction. Voicethread is the featured technology tool within a Moodle course for teachers to complete and implement in their mathematics instruction.
This document discusses technology-based training methods. It begins by introducing how technology is impacting training delivery and requires collaboration between training, IT, and top management. It then describes various technology-based training methods like web-based, CD/DVD-based, and computer-based training. It outlines how technologies influence learning by allowing employees to control their training and access knowledge experts. The document also discusses online learning, social media, blended learning, simulations, mobile learning, intelligent tutoring systems, and distance learning. It addresses developing effective online learning and potential features. In the end, it outlines limitations of technology-based training and recommendations to overcome them.
This document provides an overview of a professional development unit on using Web 2.0 tools to engage students. The unit is 1 hour and aims to help teachers understand what Web 2.0 tools are, how to use some tools, and how tools can motivate students. Teachers will learn about different tool types and how to incorporate tools into lessons. As an assessment, teachers will create a lesson using a presented tool and share the finished product link with peers. The unit involves a presentation on tools, an interactive activity, and a final teacher-created presentation. Feedback showed administrators and teachers were impressed with learning new tools and seeing their potential for student engagement.
The document outlines the 5 basic steps of curriculum development: 1) needs assessment, 2) planning session, 3) content development, 4) pilot delivery and revision, and 5) completed curriculum package. It describes each step in detail, highlighting that the process ideally takes 12-18 months. It also provides budget estimates for each step of developing a 36-hour curriculum.
This document discusses strategies for improving the quality of online courses, including establishing a formal course development process, applying quality standards, promoting best practices, and providing instructor training and support. Key aspects of the process involve an initial consultation, media planning, required instructor training, and a final readiness review. Mentors and training help ensure new online courses meet quality guidelines before they are offered to students.
This document outlines a project to train university instructors on using online communication tools in their courses. The project goals are to bridge the gap between instructors' current technology skills and what is needed to teach effectively online. It will improve student-student and student-instructor interaction through tools like voice emails, discussion boards, assignment feedback, and video conferencing. The project will use the ADDIE model of analysis, design, development, implementation and evaluation. It provides instructional objectives, a project plan and timeline, and describes each phase such as analyzing needs, designing lessons, developing materials, and evaluating the training.
There are many e-learning development models that can be used for instructional design and program management. Broadbent (2002) suggested an eight-step model that includes scoping the project, analyzing needs, designing curriculum and objectives, developing materials, pilot testing, delivering instruction, evaluating outcomes, and maintaining the program. To manage a successful e-learning project, it is important to have strong project management skills, obtain necessary background information, carefully write contracts, allow time for reviews, track time spent on tasks, use project management software, formally approve any revisions, create status reports, and keep records. E-learning programs can effectively support teaching and learning when a well-developed model is followed and continuously improved.
This document discusses strategies for improving the quality of online courses, including establishing a formal course development process, applying quality standards, providing training and support for instructors, and implementing mentorship programs. Some key points are:
- Institutions should have a defined course development process including an initial consultation, media planning, required instructor training, and a final readiness review.
- Applying a quality standard like Quality Matters can help ensure alignment, engagement, accessibility and overall quality in course design.
- Online mentorship programs where experienced instructors assist new ones can help improve courses while reducing the workload on instructional designers.
- Ongoing training, best practices sharing, and observation of course delivery can further support
Here are the key elements of hybrid learning according to the passage:
- A significant amount of course learning activity has been moved online, reducing the amount of time spent in the classroom.
- Traditional face-to-face instruction is reduced but not eliminated.
- It combines traditional face-to-face classroom methods with computer-mediated activities.
- Technology plays a more important role than just a supporting role to face-to-face instruction.
The passage defines hybrid learning, also known as blended learning, as combining both traditional in-person classroom instruction as well as online computer-mediated learning activities. This allows for a reduction in classroom time while still incorporating face-to-face elements.
E-learning refers to learning utilizing electronic technologies to access educational curriculum outside of a traditional classroom. It can involve fully online courses, programs, or degrees delivered via the internet. Key aspects of e-learning include various online learning management systems that allow students to access course materials and interact with instructors and classmates from anywhere. While e-learning has benefits like flexibility, consistency, and retention of materials, it also faces limitations such as electricity outages, slow internet speeds, and a lack of multimedia technologies in some areas. Overall, e-learning has been shown to improve learning outcomes when implemented effectively.
This presentation was created for the 2015 Ohio QM Consortium Members' Meeting. It describes how QM's Standard 3 aligns with the use of ePortfolios for assessment and measurement. Note that the pictures are hyperlinked to the examples.
The document discusses the implementation phase of instructional design, which involves pilot testing a course with learners to identify issues, revising the content based on feedback, preparing instructors and students for the course launch, and ensuring smooth delivery of the final product. Some issues to check for in the pilot test include measuring time on tasks, learner engagement, difficulty levels, understanding of instructions, and achievement of learning objectives. The implementation phase is when the instructional design is put into practice and any necessary adjustments are made before full rollout.
This document provides an analysis for the design of an online orientation module for graduate students in the Information Media department at St. Cloud State University. It identifies the need to update the current static, text-based orientation to an interactive online module. The target learners are adult graduate students who will complete self-paced modules on using the learning management system, online conferencing software, and key terminology. Each module utilizes principles of multimedia learning and adult education to engage learners through modeling, practice activities, and a completion message. The overall goal is to better prepare new graduate students for their online coursework through a more meaningful online orientation experience.
The document discusses the implementation phase of the ADDIE instructional design model. [1] It involves developing an implementation plan, training facilitators and learners, and delivering the final instructional product. [2] Key tasks include revising the content for accuracy, pilot testing the course with learners, and preparing stakeholders like instructors, students, and customer support. [3] Issues identified during the pilot test help improve the course before its official launch.
Part 2 of a 2-part presentation plus workshop on Curriculum Transformation: taking time to design presented at the first North West University Teaching and Learning Festival, May 2018
This document outlines standards and criteria for developing effective e-learning content and courses. It discusses 15 key areas for course design including authority, content, multimedia, navigation, links, consistency, accessibility, orientation, interactivity, accuracy, safety, currency and costs. Specific criteria are provided for each area to ensure courses are well-designed, organized and meet quality guidelines. The document serves as a comprehensive rubric for instructional designers to develop e-learning content that is engaging, accessible and pedagogically sound.
The document summarizes an online training course for faculty on building online communities and designing online courses. The goals of the course are for faculty to reflect on learning objectives and assessments, design online assignments, build a course website, and develop materials for their online course. The course takes a reflective approach, discusses creating course content and interactions, and concludes by having faculty reflect on their course design. Feedback indicates faculty value sharing ideas across disciplines and the experience of being online learners themselves during the training.
Designing and Teaching Effective Online PDDiana Benner
This document provides an overview for developing and teaching effective online professional development courses. It discusses key aspects of course design such as writing objectives, presenting content in modules, engaging learners, and using technology tools. The document also covers facilitation strategies like promoting interaction and building learning communities. It emphasizes using assessments that match course objectives and providing rubrics or criteria. Finally, it offers resources for online course evaluation and emphasizes designing courses around desired outcomes.
1. The document discusses the process of designing and developing e-content using the ADDIE model of instructional design.
2. The ADDIE model consists of 5 phases - Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation, and Evaluation. In the analysis phase, learner needs and goals are analyzed. The design phase involves defining learning objectives and structuring content.
3. In the development phase, a storyboard is created to script the course content. The implementation phase distributes materials to learners. Formative and summative evaluations are conducted in the evaluation phase to assess effectiveness.
The document discusses several topics related to integrating technology into classroom instruction including cooperative learning, the role of computers depending on how many are available, the KWL/KWHL instructional planning tool, and the ASSURE model for designing technology-integrated lessons. The ASSURE model involves analyzing learners, stating objectives, selecting methods and materials, utilizing them, requiring learner participation, and evaluating and revising.
This document discusses the importance of setting clear expectations for students in online courses. It emphasizes that a well-designed syllabus, module overviews, and open communication help students understand what is required and feel comfortable in the online environment. It provides tips for creating expectations such as introducing yourself before the course, giving students early access to the classroom, and using announcements to prepare students. A good online syllabus should include instructor contact details, course goals and objectives, performance requirements, technical requirements, content outlines, assignments, interaction schedules, and guidance on time management. Module overviews with checklists can also help students stay on track with due dates.
This document outlines the 8 stages of the Dick and Carey Instructional Design Model for converting face-to-face training modules to a blended learning environment. The stages include: identifying instructional goals; conducting an instructional analysis; analyzing learners and contexts; writing performance objectives; developing assessment instruments; developing an instructional strategy; developing and selecting instructional materials; and designing a formative evaluation. Following this systematic process will help ensure a successful blended learning system by considering the key components of learners, objectives, content, delivery methods, and the learning environment.
The document outlines a facilitator training program with four parts. Part I discusses the training program goals of teaching facilitators how to engage online learners and provide effective feedback and assessments. Part II covers the skills and phases of development needed for effective distance learning facilitation. Part III identifies learning management systems and technology tools for presenting content, discussions, and student collaboration. Part IV describes different learner types, synchronous vs asynchronous facilitation, and managing issues like feedback, challenging behaviors, and accessibility. The training aims to help facilitators effectively instruct trainees on quality customer service skills through online learning.
Professional developmentDarius WashingtonGrand Canyon EADD.docxpauline234567
Professional development
Darius Washington
Grand Canyon EAD
December 2, 2022
Introduction
Hello everyone and welcome to today’s presentation. An outline of what is to be covered is as follows;
Learning objective
Agenda for the session
Activities aligned to mission and vision of school
Techniques for incorporating state and district standards
Accountability plan
Gagné’s 9 Events of Instruction
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Outline
Learning objective
Agenda for the session
Activities aligned to mission and vision of school
Techniques for incorporating state and district standards
Accountability plan
Gagné’s 9 Events of Instruction
Learning objective
Learning objectives
Objective 1: To provide teachers with an opportunity to maximize time spent on quality instruction related to effective classroom engagement.
Objective 2: To provide teachers with an opportunity to discuss how to maximize time spent on quality instruction related to effective classroom engagement that aligns with the school's vision and mission.
Objective 3: To provide teachers with the tools necessary for maximizing time spent on quality instruction related to effective classroom engagement that aligns with the school's vision and mission.
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Objective 1
Providing teaches with an opportunity for maximizing time spent on quality instruction for effective classroom engagement
Objective 2
Providing teachers with an opportunity for discussing how they can maximize time spend on quality instruction in relation to effective classroom engagement
Objective 3
Providing teachers with tools necessary for maximizing time spend on quality instruction
Agenda for session
The topics that will form the agenda is as follows;
Introductions
Objectives of the PD
Purpose of PD sessions
Discussion
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Introductions
Objectives of the PD
Purpose of PD sessions
Discussion
Closing
Schedule
The schedule for the items t be discussed is as follows;
Introductions
8:30 am- 8:40 am
Objectives of the PD
8:40 am- 8:45 am
Purpose of PD sessions
8:45- 8:50 am
Discussion
8:50- 9:20
Closure
9:20 – 9:30
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Introductions
8:30 am- 8:40 am
Objectives of the PD
8:40 am- 8:45 am
Purpose of PD sessions
8:45- 8:50 am
Discussion
8:50- 9:20
Closure
9:20 – 9:30
Activities aligned to mission and vision of school
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1. Training university instructors to use online communication tools in their courses
ADDIE approach, Final Project
December, 2014
Emtinan Alqurashi, Ed Kocher, Marcia Rapchak, Chunhua Xiong
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Introduction to ADDIE
ADDIE is instruction system design that is composed of five steps. The name ADDIE is
an acronym for the five components of the theoretical model: analysis, design, development,
implementation, and evaluation. During the analysis step, the problem is defined, sources of the
problem considered, and potential solutions are generated. The instructional goals determined in
the analysis phase lead to the design phase. In the design step of the ADDIE model, the learning
objectives, test items, instructional plans and sequence are determined so that during the next
phase, Development, the lesson plans and materials are prepared for implementation.
Implementation is the process of delivering the instruction into the learning environment. The
learning environment could be in the classroom, laboratory, or in an online format. The final
term of the acronym ADDIE is evaluation. It is important to note that the ADDIE model makes
provision for evaluation in process (formative) and evaluation at the end of the process
(summative). The formative option makes it possible to make adjustments during each phase of
the process based on information and discoveries gained during process. The diagram below
illustrates the relationships between and among the five phases of the ADDIE model.
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Rationale for ADDIE
When our instructional theory working group (Emtinan, Ed, Marcia, and Chunhua) began
to discuss our potential topic, we agreed that predictably, university professors have deep content
knowledge and advanced research skills and interests. However, our experiences inform us that
many college level teachers have not studied pedagogy, learning theory, and instructional
strategies. Often, professors tend to teach the way they were taught, but each year new learners
enter the higher education environment with different backgrounds, learning styles, and
expectations. Absent continuous effort from professors to develop relevant instructional
strategies, over time, disconnects between teachers and learners can develop. With that in mind,
we determined that it is worthwhile to develop a curriculum that would help university teachers
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to become more effective using online tools, for both face to face and online learning
environments.
Once our group agreed on our higher education topic, our next challenge was to choose
an appropriate theoretical model to develop the project. In selecting from four possible choices,
ADDIE, Dick and Carey, Kemp, and Backward Design, the group chose the ADDIE model.
Here’s why:
University teachers tend to have small amounts discretionary time, so we concluded that
simplicity is desirable. The ADDIE model is recognized as an appropriate model for adult
learners. In considering that our proposed course is voluntary and work related, it appears that a
compact direct model is very effective for such training. ADDIE provides for formative
evaluation at each phase, providing an opportunity for adjustment as we build each step, and this
is also a model that has been shown to work well for online training, which is the approach we
have decided to take for our adult learners (instructors at Duquesne). In addition, we believe that
using the ADDIE design model will allow us to meet AECT Standard 1, Element 1,
Collaborative Practice “Candidates will collaborate with their peers and subject matter experts to
analyze learners, develop and design instruction and evaluate its impact on learners.”
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Analysis
Introduction
The analysis phase must be conducted before beginning to design and develop training
and instructions in order to understand the need of the university and the learners. The main goal
of the analysis phase is “to identify the probable causes for a performance gap” (Branch, 2009, p.
23). We will follow the procedures that (Branch, 2009, p.24) has listed:
1. Validate the Performance Gap,
2. Determine Instructional Goals,
3. Analyze Learners,
4. Audit Available resources,
5. Recommend Potential Delivery System,
6. Compose a Project Management Plan.
We will then decide if the in planned instruction will solve the problem in order to move on to
the next phase of this project.
Problem statement
Many instructors at the university level do not recognize the benefit of using online
communication tools to provide another modality of connecting with students. However, even
for instructors teaching face-to-face, online communication tools can increase student
engagement and learning.
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This course is intended to bridge the gap between the current level of instructors’
knowledge, skills and confidence in using technology (the actual performance), and the level
they have to achieve to teach effectively in both face to face and online instruction (the desired
performance).
Learning outcome
The main learning outcome of this course is for instructors to learn to use online
communication tools effectively in both face-to-face and online instruction in order to enhance
interaction and engagement between students themselves and between the student and the
instructor.
Goals and objectives
By the end of this course, learners will be able to:
● Create voice emails and announcements to effectively communicate with students.
● Use the assignment feedback tools in Blackboard to effectively provide feedback on
course performance to students.
● Create discussion boards and voice boards to engage in conversation with students.
● Use Collaborate to effectively communicate with students.
Instructional analysis
The following table illustrates the subordinate skills required for each of the stated tasks.
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Tasks Subordinate skills
Announcements and Voice Emails 1. Create an announcement
2. Record Voice Email
Discussion Board and Voice Board 1. Create forum
2. Create thread
Assignment Feedback Tools 1. Leave general feedback using Blackboard’s
grading function
2. Use document commenting feature with
Crocodoc
Collaborate 1. Set up a Collaborate Room
2. Upload a presentation to Collaborate
3. Use the communication functions in Collaborate
(chat, video, audio).
Learners analysis
There will be 10 university Instructors from different schools and departments taking this
course. They are voluntarily taking this course. Two instructors will be from the ESL department
in the School of Education. Two instructors will be from the Public History department in the
school of Liberal Arts. Three instructors will be from the Accounting department in the Business
School. Two instructors will be from the Leadership department in the school of Leadership and
Professional Advancements. The last instructor is from the Child Psychology department in the
School of Education. They range from beginning instructors to experienced.
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The instructors have different backgrounds and skills in terms of using technology in
classroom. To be specific, they all have basic technology knowledge including how to use
Internet to search for information, how to email, and how to operate a personal computer. They
will have completed the Blackboard certification offered through Duquesne, but they will not be
very experienced in using Blackboard tools for their courses.
Since this course is voluntary, we expect that the learners will have a higher level of
motivation than those taking compulsory training. By considering the characteristics of learners,
we are meeting the AECT Standard 3, Element 6, Diversity of Learners “Candidates facilitate a
learning community that empowers learners with diverse backgrounds, characteristics, and
abilities.”
Context analysis
The course will be delivered online using Blackboard, a Learning Management System.
The lessons will be self-guided, but students will be expected to complete each lesson each
week. The training course is divided into 4 lessons and each lesson will take about an hour to
complete. Students must have computers, Internet access, and a valid multi-pass account to
access Blackboard and the learning module. By using appropriate tools and resources for the
needs of adult learners, we are meeting AECT Standard 1, Element 2, Using “Candidates
demonstrate the ability to select and use technological resources and processes to support student
learning and to enhance their pedagogy.”
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Project management Gantt chart
Phase Task leaders Date
Analysis Instructional designers November, 15
Design of instruction Instructional designers November, 18
Development Instructional designers November, 21
Formative evaluation Instructional designers/
Faculty
November, 26
Implementation Instructional designers/
Faculty
November, 30
Summative evaluation Instructional designers/
Faculty
December, 3
Faculty = three of the ten university instructors (the learners)
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Design of instruction
Introduction
This phase comes after the analysis. It is developed “to verify the desired performance
and the appropriate testing methods” (Branch, 2009, p. 59) that would allow the instructional
designers to determine if learners have achieved the desired skills. It aims to prepare a plan to
close the performance gap caused by the lack of knowledge and skills. We will follow the
procedures that (Branch, 2009, p.60) has listed:
1. Conduct a task inventory,
2. Compose performance objectives,
3. Generate testing strategies.
Course description
This course is a 4-week introduction to using Blackboard communication tools. The
intended audience is university instructors. Learners will be asked to watch demonstrations,
practice the skills learned, and reflect on how they might use the tools introduced in the course.
Each lesson will increase in complexity, building on the learners’ schemas (Piaget, 1962)
regarding online communication tools so that they develop their skills and understanding of how
to use those skills. By scaffolding (as developed by Vygotsky) through modeling, learners will
be able to transfer these skills to their own courses.
Course objectives
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The main learning outcome of this course is for instructors to learn to use online
communication tools effectively in both face-to-face and online instruction in order to enhance
interaction and engagement between students themselves and between the student and the
instructor.
By the end of this course, learners will be able to:
● Use voice emails and announcements to effectively communicate with students.
● Use the assignment feedback tools in Blackboard to effectively provide feedback on
course performance to students.
● Use discussion boards and voice boards to engage in conversation with students.
● Use Collaborate to effectively communicate with students.
Outline of lessons and units
Week 1 / Lesson 1: Announcements and Voice Emails
Lesson objective: By the end of the lesson, learners will be able to create voice emails and
announcements to effectively communicate with students.
Unit 1: Announcements
This unit will introduce students to creating announcements on Blackboard, including setting
dates and sending the announcement as an email.
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Unit 2: Voice Emails
This unit will cover recording a voice email to be sent to students.
Week 2/ Lesson 2: Discussion Board and Voice Board
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Lesson objective: By the end of the lesson, learners will be able to create discussion boards and
voice boards to engage in conversation with students.
Unit 1: Discussion Boards
This unit will cover creating discussion board forums and threads to communicate with students.
Unit 2: Voice Boards
This unit will address creating a voice board and posting to the voice board.
Week 3/ Lesson 3: Assignment Feedback Tools
Lesson objective: By the end of the lesson, learners will be able to use the assignment feedback
tools in Blackboard to effectively provide feedback on course performance to students.
Unit 1: Grading and General Feedback
This unit will address providing feedback for students in the grading feedback box.
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Unit 2: Document annotations with Crocodoc
This unit will cover providing in-line annotations with Crocodoc for more thorough and specific
feedback to students.
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In-line grading of assignments. Image courtesy of Blackboard (2013).
Week 4/ Lesson 4: Collaborate
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Lesson objective: By the end of the lesson, learners will be able to use Collaborate to effectively
communicate with students.
Unit 1: Create a Collaborate Room
This unit will show students how to create a room in Blackboard Collaborate, including how to
make the room available.
Unit 2: Upload a presentation to Collaborate
This unit will show learners how to upload a presentation to Collaborate.
Unit 3: Use Collaborate Communication Tools
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This unit will demonstrate how to use the audio, video, and chat functions in collaborate.
Summary of course lessonand objectives
Lessons Objectives
By the end of the lesson,
learners will be able to ...
Units
Announcements and Voice
Emails
create voice emails and
announcements to effectively
communicate with students.
1. Announcements
2. Voice Emails
Discussion Board and Voice
Board
create discussion boards and
voice boards to engage in
conversation with students.
1. Discussion Boards
2. Voice Boards
Assignment Feedback Tools use the assignment feedback
tools in Blackboard to
effectively provide feedback
on course performance to
students.
1. Grading and General
Feedback
2. Document annotations
with Crocodoc
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Collaborate use Collaborate to effectively
communicate with students.
1. Create a collaborate
Room
2. Upload a presentation
to Collaborate
3. Use Collaborate
Communication Tools
Instructional strategy
This course is being delivered online and is based on Dick and Carey’s Chronological
Sequence of Instruction (Dick, Carey & Carey, 2015). Blackboard is used to design the course
content and deliver the learning materials.
A. Pre-instructional activities
1. Gain attention and motivate learners: Learners will be informed of the benefits and
applicability of what they learn to their courses. University faculty at Duquesne wish to serve
their students the best they can, so making the benefits of Blackboard communication tools clear
to the learners will motivate them and gain their attention.
2. Describe objectives: Letting students know the objectives of the lesson allows them to
better construct mental models of what they are learning.
3. Describe and promote recall of prerequisite skills: Recall from long-term memory will
help learners in dealing with more complex information that builds upon prior skills.
B. Content presentation
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1. Content: Content will typically be presented as screenshots, interactive PowerPoints,
and screencasting videos. Lessons will be presented in a variety of modalities to better reach a
diversity of learners.
2. Learning guidance : Learners will be directed to attend to particular aspects of each
lesson through guiding questions. Content will be segmented so students may proceed at their
own pace (Mayer, 2005).
C. Learner participation
1. Practice: Learners will be asked to apply what they have learned in brief assignments
where they practice using Blackboard communication tools.
2. Feedback: Learners will reflect on what they have learned, and instructors will respond
to their questions and provide feedback on their ideas.
D. Assessment
1. Entry skills test: Learners will be asked to complete a brief skills test that covers basic
information about Blackboard.
2. Pretest: Before instruction, learners will complete a pretest to determine their prior
understanding and knowledge of the course content.
3. Posttest: After instruction, learners will complete a posttest on the objectives of the
course to determine mastery of the course concepts.
E. Follow-through activities
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1. Memory aids for retention: These will include printable handouts for learners to take
with them in other learning environments as needed.
2. Transfer considerations - Learners will be expected to apply their knowledge from
each lesson to their own courses on Blackboard.
(Dick, Carey, & Carey, 2015, pp. 182-183)
Criteria for evaluating students performance
Formative Assessment
The main purpose of this assessment is to provide learners with feedback to enhance their
knowledge and skills. Discussion board questions will ask students to reflect on what they have
learned after each lesson. One-to-one and a small-group questionnaires are designed to evaluate
and revise the course in order to collect data before implementation. There is no formal
evaluation in this training course in order to successfully complete it.
Summative Assessment
A summative evaluation will be available for learners to do if they choose to. The process
aims to collect data after implementation. Learners will be asked to use each tool in a final
activity.
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Development
Introduction
The development phase is based on the materials gathered during the analysis and design
phases. The main goal of this phase is “to generate and validate selected learning resources” (p.
84). In this phase, we will create learning resources for the planned training course. This phase
will provide insights into the curriculum by focusing on a single lesson from the course (Branch,
2009). We will follow the procedures that (Branch, 2009, p.84) has listed:
1. Generate content,
2. Select or develop supporting media,
3. Develop guidance for the student,
4. Develop guidance for the teacher.
After completing this phase, we will conduct formative evaluation of the instructional content
allows improvements to the design before the instruction is implemented on a large scale.
Sample lesson: Lesson1 - Announcements and Voice Emails
The lesson we choose includes the learning objectives, AECT standards, learning
strategy, and assessment. The duration of this lesson is no more than an hour. The lesson is
delivered online via the Learning Management System (i.e. Blackboard).
Learning objectives
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By the end of the lesson, learners will be able to create voice emails and announcements to
effectively communicate with students.
AECT standards
Standard 1, Element 1, Creating “Candidates demonstrate the ability to create instructional
materials and learning environments using a variety of systems approaches.”
● Supported with the instructional materials created and the effective use of the Blackboard
environment to support training.
Standard 3, Element 6, Diversity of Learners: “Candidates facilitate a learning community that
empowers learners with diverse backgrounds, characteristics, and abilities.”
● Supported with multimodal presentations and transcripts of videos for learners with
diverse abilities, skill levels, and learning preferences.
Learning strategy
Pre-instructional Activities: Learners will receive brief training on how to use the Blackboard
course site and how to navigate through the lesson. The learning outcomes for the lesson will be
supplied, and learners will be informed of some benefits of using announcements and voice
emails.
Content presentation: Learners will watch two instructional videos with a transcript for the
hearing impaired, in accordance with AECT Standard 3, Element 6. The first video will
demonstrate how to create an announcement on Blackboard using screencasting software. The
second video will demonstrate how to create a voice email in Blackboard. These will be brief
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and will adhere to Mayer’s (2005) multimedia principles. These will also be available as
screenshots that show step-by-step how students can create an announcement and voice email.
Learner participation: Statistics tracking will track the learners who watch each video. Learners
will also be expected to engage in a discussion board reflection about how they could use
announcements and voice emails effectively in their course, and they will need to respond to
another learner on the discussion board as well.
Assessment: Formative assessment will occur as students reflect on and ask questions about the
lesson content. Instructors will monitor this discussion and intervene whenever a learner does not
understand or needs more information. At the end of the lesson, learners will send a voice email
to the class, which will ensure that students can complete the objectives of this lesson.
Discussion Board Forums for this lesson:
Assignment for this lesson:
Send a Voice Email to the entire class (students and instructors). Introduce yourself and why you
are taking this course in the message. Your message should be one to two minutes long.
Follow-through activities: Learners will be expected to make an announcement in Blackboard in
their Duquesne course sites so that they are applying what they learn in an authentic setting.
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Formative evaluation
Introduction
Formative evaluation of the instructional content allows improvements to the design
before the instruction is implemented on a large scale. This will be in support of AECT Standard
1, Element 3 Assessing/Evaluation “Candidates demonstrate the ability to assess the effective
integration of appropriate technologies and instructional materials,” AECT Standard 3, Element
3 Assessing/Evaluating “Candidates use multiple assessment strategies to collect data for
informing decisions to improve instructional practice and student results,” and AECT Standard 4,
Element 4 Assessing/Evaluation “Candidates design and implement assessment and evaluation
plans that align to learning goals and instructional activities.”
Instructional lessonto be formatively evaluated
The lesson that will be formatively evaluated is Lesson 1: Announcements and Voice
Emails. By the end of the lesson, learners will be able to create voice emails and announcements
to effectively communicate with students.
Formative assessment goals
We wish to make sure that
1. Materials are clear and understandable by the learners.
2. The content we have included in the course supports the learning outcomes.
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3. Subordinate skills for each lesson are organized logically and support the learning
outcomes.
4. The materials are valuable to the learners and their instructional needs.
Self-review trial
We plan to conduct a self-review trial for the instructional materials. We will be
reviewing the course materials and the learning resources as first-time users. When reviewing the
planned course, it is important to consider the purpose and the goals of the formative assessment
and see if they meet our expectations. In self-review trial, we will evaluate, analyze, examine
errors in the instructional materials.
One-to-one trial
In one-to-one trials, three learners will be selected to complete the lesson being evaluated
and to discuss their experience with the instructional designers. This allows designers to test the
clarity, impact, and feasibility of the instruction (Dick, Carey, & Carey, 2015, p. 288). The
learners will be selected based on their entry-skills scores and pre-test scores so that there are
learners who have below, average, and above average skills. Learners will complete the lesson
while discussing issues of clarity, difficulties in navigation, and errors in the instructional
materials with the instructional designers. After this, they will complete the posttest as well as an
evaluation on their affective response to the instruction. Instructional designers will ask them to
explain their responses on the posttest to determine any performance gaps that still exist, as well
as any issues with the posttest design.
Small group trial
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After the one-to-one evaluation, changes will be made to the instructional materials.
Students will complete the lesson as they are intended - as self-directed instruction. Eight
learners will be chosen based on their pre-test scores to have a heterogenous group.
Data collection, analysis and reporting for all formative assessment activities
Pretests, posttests, and follow-up questionnaires will be used in the one-to-one and small
group trial. Quantitative and qualitative data will be reported to improve the instructional
materials.
Sample report outline
The report will be presented in the following format:
I. Introduction
II. Purposes of formative evaluation
a. Evaluation objectives
b. Description of sample lesson
III. Evaluation Methodology
a. Participants in one-to-one trial and small group trial (including participant selection
information)
b. Instruments (qualitative interview protocols, pretest and posttest, student attitude surveys)
IV. Results
a. Analysis of data
b. Overall findings
V. Conclusions and recommendations for revising the lesson
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Implementation
Introduction
The initial implementation will occur after formative evaluation, but ADDIE allows for
an iterative process where revisions will be necessary after a summative evaluation of the course.
Within this phase, the instructional designers will be supporting and administering the
instruction.
Implementation process
The instructional designers will be facilitating the course in support of AECT Standard 2,
Element 4: Management “Candidates will manage appropriate technological processes and
resources to provide supportive learning communities, create flexible and diverse learning
environments, and develop and demonstrate content pedagogy.“ The process of facilitation will
be as follows:
1. Testing of course software and launching of the course site within Blackboard.
2. Enroll interested university faculty into the course.
3. Test links, videos, and Blackboard tests throughout the duration of the course to make sure these
are functioning properly.
4. Facilitate the course by monitoring discussion boards, providing additional materials where
needed, and providing feedback on assignments.
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Evaluation: Summative evaluation
Introduction
The summative evaluation is the final phase in this project. It aims to evaluate and assess
the quality of the instruction after implementation. In this phase, we will determine what need to
be evaluated and then select the appropriate instrument (Branch, 2009). The summative
evaluation will be conducted by members of design team and external content experts who are
familiar with the online instruction.
According to Dick, Carey, and Carey (2015), a summative evaluation has two main
phases: expert judgment and impact analysis. Combining the features of this course with the
nature of online instruction, the summative assessment will focus on two aspects respectively:
1. By evaluating the completeness and accuracy of course materials and the instructional strategy
contained in the course design in the expert judgment phase, evaluators will determine whether
the course meets the defined instructional needs and goals.
2. In the impact analysis, evaluators will review the effect of the instruction on the learner and
their performance through outcome analysis as well as assess instructor and student attitudes.
The specific approaches is as follows:
A. Content Analysis
During the analysis phase in this project, we have stated that our course will facilitate the
connection between instructors and their students by using online communication tools.
Therefore, at the end of implementation, we will judge if the content of our course is accurate
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and complete. First, we will engage a content expert as an evaluator in our team to produce a
document with the analysis of instructional goal and subordinate skills. Then, by checking the
result of analysis, evaluators will review and judge how about the accuracy and completeness of
the instruction materials, tests, and sequence of information. Based on data analysis, we should
answer the questions as following:
How clear are the goal and the main objectives of this course?
How accurate and current is the information contained in this course?
How logical is the sequence of information and activities in this course?
Are course assessments congruent with the goals and objectives in this course?
B. DesignAnalysis
Quality instruction should gain the attention of the learner (Dick, Carey, & Carey, 2015).
For the design of this course, the summative evaluation will focus on the assessment of
motivation and the instructional strategy.
First, we use the ARCS model (Keller, 1987) to evaluate the potential of this course for
motivating learners and learners’ perceptions of how interested they were in learning the online
communication tools.
Summative Evaluation Based on Principles of Motivation
Instructions: Please rate your level of agreement with the following questions on a scale from 1
to 5, where 1= strongly disagree; 2= disagree; 3 = neutral; 4 = agree; 6= strongly agree.
ARCS Motivation
Model
Areas of Concern Evaluator
1
Evaluator
2
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Attention Do the strategies used to gain and maintain the
learners’ attention accomplish the goal?
Relevance Is the course relevant for the skills of online
communication tools?
Are the learners sufficiently convinced of this
relevancy?
Confidence Will the learners likely be confident at the outset
and throughout the instruction so that they can
succeed?
Are the learners easily able to transition from the
course into the performance context?
Satisfaction Are the learners likely to be satisfied from the
learning experience?
Additional
Comments:
Second, a checklist for evaluating the instructional strategies may be presented in the
summative evaluation. In order to judge the presence of absence of each strategy component,
evaluators should list all learning components and then to check if all of them exist in the course
material. Also, evaluators can mark each strategy component to assess the perceived
motivational value of them for the intended learners.
The checklist for evaluating the learning components of the instructional strategies appears
below:
Learning Components
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Pre-instructional
A. Initial motivation
B. Objectives
C. Entry skills
Information presentation
A. Organizational structures
● Headings
● Tables and illustrations
B. Elaborations
● Analogies/synonyms
● Prompts to imagine/consider
● Examples and non-examples
● Relevant characteristics of examples
● Summaries/reviews
Learner participation
A. Relevant practice
B. Feedback
● Answers
● Example solutions
● Common errors and mistakes
Follow-Through Activities
A. Memory aids
B. Transfer strategy
This checklist is from Dick, Carey, & Carey (2015, p. 360).
C. Instructional effectiveness
The first component of field trial phase in the summative, outcomes analysis involves
determining the effect of instruction on learners’ skills (Dick, Carey, & Carey, 2015). A
questionnaire, Duquesne’s Student Evaluation Survey 2.0 (2013), for learners will be given to
evaluate the effectiveness of the instruction. The questionnaire will use a 5-point Likert scale as
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follow: 5=strongly agree, 4=agree, 3=neutral, 2=disagree, 1=strongly disagree. The survey will
be available online using Blue, Duquesne’s survey system, before the end of the course. The
table below shows the statements from Duquesne University’s SES 2.0 (2013). Once completed,
we will fill out the mean score and the comparison with the school mean score.
Questions Mean
Score
School
MeanScore
The instructor helped me to understand the material in this course.
The instructor was enthusiastic about teaching.
The assignments were helpful in acquiring a better understanding of
course objectives.
The instructor treated students with respect.
The instructor encouraged students to seek help if needed.
The instructor created a learning environment in which students felt
comfortable asking questions.
The instructor made it clear how student learning would be
assessed.
The instructor returned graded materials within an appropriate time
frame.
The instructor helped me to understand the relevance of this course.
Assistance from the instructor was readily available if I sought help.
The instructor provided constructive feedback on course
assignments and exams.
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The instructor responded to my communications in a timely
manner.
The instructor used a variety of instructional strategies.
The instructor was well prepared for the course.
The instructor stimulated my thinking.
The instructor’s explanations were clear.
Communication with the instructor was helpful.
The instructor was concerned with whether or not the students
learned the material.
The objectives of the course were well explained.
D. Instructional efficiency
The determination of instructional efficiency of this course is mainly to assess if the
proposed time is adequate for completion. We will collect the data to complete this part of
summative evaluation from two ways. First, a brief survey will be conducted by the instructors
by using the table below. Second, the data will be obtained through the Blackboard system,
which will track the amount of time a student spends on any given learning module and
assignment. So the total amount of time invested in preparing students to complete the course
can be collected. The analysis will determine whether the time spent on the course for both
students and instructors is reasonable.
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Efficiency Satisfaction Survey
Instructions: Please rate your level of satisfaction with the following aspects of the course from
1 to 5.
Time spent setting up additional course materials or
making assignments available in Blackboard.
Little 1 2 3 4 5 Very satisfied
Time required to prepare for instruction. Little 1 2 3 4 5 Very satisfied
Time spent answering student questions. Little 1 2 3 4 5 Very satisfied
Time required to assess students’ participation in the
course.
Little 1 2 3 4 5 Very satisfied
Time spent corresponding with Blackboard and
technical staff.
Little 1 2 3 4 5 Very satisfied
E. Benefits of instruction
To determine the benefits of this course is an assessment related to whether the course
has achieved the all instructional objectives. Our course is intended to bridge the gap between the
current level of instructors’ knowledge, skills and confidence in using technology (the actual
performance), and the level they have to achieve to teach effectively in both face to face and
online instruction (the desired performance). We will analyze the actual performance as well as
the desired performance by evaluating participation data from Blackboard system and using the
post-instructional learner survey. The table of survey can be found below. Students will also be
asked to complete a final assignment where they use multiple tools from the course.
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In addition, formative assessment in this course may be considered to determine if the
learners obtain the essential knowledge and skills, and as a reference material to analyze the gaps
between actual and desired learner performance.
Post-Instructional Learner Survey
Please indicate your level of agreement with the following statements on a scale of 1-5, where
5= strongly agree; 4= agree; 3 = neutral; 2 = disagree; 1= strongly disagree. You may
elaborate on your responses by adding a comment.
Statement Rating Additional
Comments
1. I understand the purpose of this course.
2. I understand the benefits of using online communication tools in
my course.
3. I feel that I can navigate to the online communication tools learned
in this course on my own.
4. I am able to feedback on course performance to students through
the online communication tools.
5. I understand the usage of different types of online communication
tools provided in this course.
6. I feel confident that I can communicate effectively with my
students by using the online communication tools.
7. I believe this course was a good use of my time.
8. I plan to use the online communication tools in my own courses.
9. I feel the time I spent working on this course was sufficient for my
learning.
10. I believe the instructional material provided in this course will
make my experience taking the skills of using online communication
tools easier.
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Sample Summative evaluation report
The instructional designers will write the final report by using the data collected from the survey.
The report will be presented in the following format:
I. Abstract
II. Purposes of summative evaluation
a. Instructional effectiveness
b. Instructional efficiency
c. Benefits of instruction
III. Evaluation Methodology
a. Participants
b. Instruments
IV. Results
a. Analysis of data
b. Overall findings
V. Conclusions and recommendations
Completing this summative assessment will allow us to determine whether we should continue
with this course, or whether it must be modified or even abandoned if unsuccessful. We believe
that our careful design and consideration in using the ADDIE model, however, will ensure a
successful course that is beneficial to university professors and will increase appropriate use of
communication technologies in Blackboard.
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