So... I is for Instructional Design or Instructional Technology. As I mentioned in my previous post of belated new year greetings, my concentration for both my M.Ed. degree and my current Ed.D. degree program was/is instructional design/technology or educational technology.
While instructional technology and educational technology tend to be used interchangeably, they have subtle differences. Educational technology addresses educational needs and problems with specific processes and tools, including computers and other electronic technologies. Instructional technology is actually a subset of educational technology, specifically dealing with teaching and learning applications.
Instructional design, though related, focuses on creating instructional materials that fit the needs of learners. It usually follows what is known as the ADDIE model, which stands for the following:
Analyze learner characteristics and identify goals;
Design learning objectives;
Develop instructional or training materials;
Implement (distribute/deliver) instructional materials ; and
Evaluate effectiveness of materials toward achieving learning goals.
*An interesting note: Part of one of my last assignments for my current course, "Technology and the Curriculum," was to create a blog for educational purposes. Since I already had this one, my mentor allowed me to use it rather than starting over. It would be great if ALL assignments were as much fun as this!
Hi, K'Lee.
ReplyDeleteI admire your commitment to lifelong learning and e-learning. I see you do some work for SMARTTHINKING. It's a great service and I have connected students to it with great benefit.
Great instructional design is the foundation of powerful learning experiences for students. I congratulate you on your commitment and your accomplishment of your advanced degree!!
Kate Williams
elearning is the wave of the future. I design instructor-led training, but I spent a year on an elearning project, designing software training. I liked using the various technology and it allowed for more creativity as you controlled delivery as well as content.
ReplyDeleteGood luck with your classes!
I start my Ed.D. program in Instructional Design/E-learning next month, so I am reading and following this blog with great interest. It's definitely a growing field, and I think it will be nothing but an asset for all of us down the road.
ReplyDeleteI start my Ed.D. program next month, so I am watching your blog with great interest. Instructional design and E-learning are the future, and those of us with the expertise will benefit, I'm sure.
ReplyDeleteVery interesting...
ReplyDeleteThis sounds like it would be a very interesting concentration. Great description of the ADDIE model!
Will follow along -
Best wishes for a successful year!