Wednesday, July 31, 2019

Instructional Design: Summation



Good instructional design covers all stages of the ADDIE model, answering the critical questions of Who, What, When, Where, Why, and How. As these critical questions are answered, the instructional designer identifies the overall goal, learner needs and additional learner information, as well as the targeted objectives. According to Ritzhaupt et al. (2017), “Beyond the general characteristics of learners, designers should know what prerequisite skills the learner should already have before attempting the course. Along with pre-requisite skills is a need to understand learners with disabilities.  While a knowledge of the population of the learners’ academic levels is important, the why behind their academic levels is equally important.”
Instructional designers who provide instruction that covers the different learning styles reach more of their learners; this is a student-centered approach. Admin (2019) states the golden principles of high- quality instructional design are as follows:
1.      It must begin with an end in mind.
2.      It must be student-centered.
3.      It is redefined through continuous assessment and improvement.
4.      It follows a well-defined system.
5.      It considers the big picture.
These principles align with the ADDIE model in that each principle is found within ADDIE. Principles 1-4 are easy to incorporate in Addie; however, principle number 5 may be a little difficult for some to interpret. When I really look at principle 5, I see the big picture as getting everyone involved to make things happen. This simply means getting all stakeholders involved in the process to exercise their talents and abilities. Ritzhaupt et al. (2017) states, “determining who the stakeholders are is an important part of the analysis process as well as the overall ADDIE process as these are the people who inform the process and will have some determination in the success or failure of the process due to their experience and knowledge.  Preferably the known stakeholders should convene to determine who else should be involved.”
As I read through the material for this course as well as researched material regarding instructional design, I worked hard to make sure I progressed through the stages of the ADDIE model while designing my pd session. My professional development session is designed to change mindsets in our building to establish clear expectations for all that will assist with the positive development of our climate and culture. My session consists of relationship building activities and reaffirming our purpose, which includes understanding why we do what we do, grounded in our school’s mission and vision. Additionally, my session requires the faculty and staff to work collaboratively to create our school’s flow of the day protocols for students, faculty, and staff.
My delivery method embraces all learning styles. For example, I have a Google Slide Presentation that includes words in print, images, and video clips. The learners within my session will move around to work on team building activities, be responsible for presenting information to the group (Jig Saw activity), as well as participant in a Socratic seminar where they get to further provide information that will help them to understand the importance of setting clear school-wide expectations for all. These expectations/protocols will be created using Google Docs, which will allow teams to work together outside of our work session for the day. I started including Google Docs two years ago at my school, so I feel confident about the faculty and staff’s ability to use it. Because I am the Lead Mentor at my school, I have been in communication with our new teachers, so I know they have worked with and feel comfortable with Google Docs.
I am extremely excited about my pd session and tracking the effects through classroom walk throughs, surveys, and one-on-one conversations.
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References
Admin. (2019). The golden principles of high-quality instructional design. Retrieved from https://www.shiftelearning.com/blog/bid/344888/the-golden-rules-of-high-quality-instructional-design.
[Anna Sabramowicz]. [2014, Nov. 10]. Role of the Instructional Designer. [Video File]. Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZI0r9hwDc6Q.

Rithzaupt, A., Lee, B., Eichler., Calhoun, C., Salama, C., Nichols, J., Wilson, M., Hafizah, N., Davis, A., Beatty, O., Yaylaci, S., Sahau, S. & Wildberger, W. (2017, December 12). ADDIE Explained [text]. Retrieved from http://www.aritzhaupt.com/addie_explained/# CC BY license 4.0.


2 comments:

  1. It sounds like you have really thought through your training as well as worked through each of steps in ADDIE. The information you found in research that includes the 5 points for high quality instructional design are similar to the ADDIE design. Ultimately I think they want us as the designer of training to "THINK". We need to explore everything from the learner, to the setting, to the technology, to the evaluation. On point 5 and considering the big picture, I like that you included the part from the text about the stakeholders. In this process to include the stakeholders I think there is another key factor to include. "As in any brainstorming process, it is best to allow ideas to flow freely and write down every possible stakeholder...even those who may be negatively impacted" (Ritzhaupt, 2017). I think this falls into the big picture as well. I know I am guilty of just looking for those that will benefit from the instruction but when we develop training through a process so as the 5 points or ADDIE, we have to make sure we consider all factors. There may be some negative stakeholders. That doesn't mean we aren't correct in our training or the problem that we have identified but we need to also consider these factors. This is something that I have learned through this process as well as from the points you brought out in the discussion.

    Teneal Smith

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    Ritzhaupt, A., Lee, B., Eichler., Calhoun, C., Salama, C., Nichols, J., Wilson, M., Hafizah, N., Davis, A., Beatty, O., Yaylaci, S., Sahau, S. & Wildberger, W. (2017, December 12). ADDIE Explained [text]. Retrieved from http://www.aritzhaupt.com/addie_explained/# CC BY license 4.0.

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  2. Lisa,
    I can see good instructional design in your Professional Development plan for your faculty and staff. I hope I can continue to see the implementation and improvements as the fall semester gets under way. I think it is admirable that you have reached out to your new teachers to assess their knowledge and skill set before you present your information. This answer the questions in the analysis stage of WHOM (learners) and HOW theses learners will accomplish the tasks as they proceed with the professional development you are presenting (Rithaupt et al., 2017).

    Reference
    Ritzhaupt, A., Lee, B., Eichler., Calhoun, C., Salama, C., Nichols, J., Wilson, M., Hafizah, N., Davis, A., Beatty, O., Yaylaci, S., Sahau, S. & Wildberger, W. (2017, December 12). ADDIE Explained [text]. Retrieved from http://www.aritzhaupt.com/addie_explained/# CC BY license 4.0.

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