Even before you start storyboarding modules, you should write clear, measurable course objectives. In our last segment, we discussed the need for meeting with subject matter experts and stakeholders as part of analyzing the needs for a course in the Analysis phase of ADDIE. We also mentioned that even if you use an agile methodology …
Introduction Designing better courses begins when you meet with subject matter experts and stakeholders. It doesn’t begin with the coding and development of the course. Meeting with your SMEs and stakeholders begins even before the money for course design and development has been allocated. Most instructional designers begin with the Analysis phase of the ADDIE …
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In the first two articles of this series, I discussed the opportunities and the challenges K-12 teachers faced transitioning from traditional classroom learning to distance learning. I also mentioned my personal opportunities and challenges making the transition to distance learning with my colleagues. In this article, I conclude with what I learned adapting distance learning …
Introduction This year I was a long-term sub at a local middle school. It’s a job I have done before. The normal classroom activities were nothing new. I have done it on and off for well over 10 years. However, a new twist hit public K-12 education: online distance learning. Institutions of higher learning have …
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Introduction Micro learning has received attention recently. Can micro learning modules speed development of full courses? Let’s look at how courses are developed. Many course designers use ADDIE for development. ADDIE is a sequential development method. ADDIE stands for: Analysis Design Develop Implement Evaluate In the following sections, we discuss each phase and how to …
A recent post I ran across touted the benefits of micro learning. It suggested that micro learning is the wave of the future. Micro learning is an emergent learning strategy. It can quickly close skill and knowledge gaps. It’s an ideal teaching approach for many situations because: Information changes quickly People find it difficult to …
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Introduction A couple of years ago, one of my clients noticed a slippage in customer satisfaction from workshops. They were workshops that enjoyed a 92-95% satisfaction rate. During this time, I noticed a profound change in the learning styles and preferences of workshop audiences. Can designing better workshops improve satisfaction ratings from audiences? Comments tabulated …
