Instructional Design Module 5 Ch. Objectives

Elboni Todd

Module 5 Ch. Objectives

4.1 Explain why it is important to plan ahead when teaching at a distance.

 You must consider elements such as the content, the nature of the learner, the process by which the learning will takes place, and the means for accessing the learning experience.   The educator must make decisions that will affect all aspects of the system this will help both the learner and the educator.

4.2   Describe a systematic design process for instructional design.

It is called a field of study; it is a way of thinking and solving problems. The component includes the learner, the content, environment which includes all forms of technology. The process is evaluation and evaluation leads to revision of instruction and must interact both efficiently and effectively.

4.3   Describe the types of learner information to be collected for planning.

The learner’s background, educational expectations, characteristics, or unusual learning needs that may require or benefit from specialized instruction, it is also important to know the number of students in the class most importantly is how students will interact with the information.

4.4   Explain the decisions about content that need to be made.

It needs to relate to the rest of the curriculum. The time constraint is very important to this process. The concepts, knowledge and specific skills need to be identified as well as time, goals and objectives for instruction.

4.5 Explain why it is important to examine teaching strategies and media.

It gives the instructor the opportunity to gain and understanding of how the learners perceived the class experience. It is important to employ the issue of engaging the learner.

4.6 Discuss how technology and resources influence the distance learning environment.

The type of setting, the basic operation of the equipment, it can reflect on the lesson quality, the outcomes and the plans for subsequent lessons. It is important to know what type of resources are available and what will they have on hand. It is important to know the quality of the instructional setting.

4.7 Discuss the literature dealing with “best practices.”

The correct instructional design is very important. Correspondence study; the rise of the distance teaching universities; and the use of analog mass media and the widespread integration of distance education elements into the most forms of education, technology and communication. Good teaching methods, interaction, teamwork and make all four media available to teachers and learners. Balance and variety with economy is a huge part of dealing with the best practices and making sure education technologies are flexible.

4.8 Design a course using the Unit- Module-Topic model.

A unit is a huge part of the body of knowledge that represents a major subdivision of a course’s content. Assessment, the content and the instruction/teaching is part of the model. Modules can have three to five topics such as readings in the text, videos, audios and recorded presentations and synchronous chats with content experts.

4.9 Describe the process for assessment of learning?

The process includes course management which is the syllabus, assignment instruction and learning objectives; readings, content presentations, course communications, group project space, student assessment, digital drop-box for assignment submission, course evaluation and course and system statistics.