For this final project, which actually was completed through out the course, I created a three hour instructional design project on “introduction to the rock cycle”. Thinking like an instructional designer is very different than thinking like a teacher. As a teacher, I create lessons based on state standards, and what students should know, and create assessments (either project based or traditional) to assess if students have mastered the material.
The instructional design process goes far beyond that process utilizing the ADDIE model of instructional design. ADDIE stands for: analyze (learner needs, stakeholder needs), design (instruction and assessment), develop (instruction tools, assessments, evaluations), implement (run the instruction), evaluate (determine if instruction worked, where it needs to improved or changed). The process is ongoing, and the different components can affect change to other areas.
For me, the initial surveys were quite interesting; I enjoyed learning about what fellow teachers and students thought about instruction and content. One of the challenges for me was creating a good set of objectives, and then creating a flow chart of tasks from that. The flow chart was done prior to the objectives, which to me seemed backward. I couldn’t create a thorough flow chart, until the objectives were done. I originally created a flow chart for part one, then when I completed my objectives for part tow, the flow chart needed to changed completely. As I reflect on the project, I plan to update the flow chart one more time. At this point, the flow chart is a regurgitation of the objectives, but I need to create a task flow chart based on each objective. I had this epiphany after passing in my final project, so while grading wise, i may lose some points here, I feel like I finally have a good understanding of what it should like!
Creating both the assessments (did students learn the material) and evaluations (was instruction effective) was interesting. In the past, as a teacher, I would assess students’ learning, and informally evaluate the process. Using a survey tool for both students and teachers will help me to know if the instruction was successful.
Here is the link to the final project. IDProjectReportfinal
I chose the following AECT standards: Standard 1: Design: 1.1 Instructional Systems Design, 1.23 Message Design, 1.3 Instructional Strategies, 1.4 Learner Characteristics,
Standard 2: Devlopment: 2.2 AV Technologies, 2.3 Computer-Based Technologies
Stndard 4: Management: 4.1 Project management, 4.3 Delivery System,
Stndard 5:Evaluation: 5.1 Problem Analysis, 5.3 Formative and Summative Evalutaion
Caroline Cooney: EdTECH Learning Log 