New Directions for Instructional Design and Technology

Distributed Learning:

1. Academic distributed learning-

• training teachers and students
  
• classes
• example: epals

2. Virtual Classes

• online classes
• developed in house
• can be used for training or distant learning
• Region 4 conducts virtual classes
  

3. Skills based training

• can increase productivity, reduce turnover, and improve job satisfaction
• developed in house
• Solar Turbine conducts a few of these classes
  

4. Hybrid classes

• blend of face-to-face and online learning
• nationwide
• Many Universities offer these type of classes

5. Knowledge based learning

• based on knowledge you have and what you will achieve by doing the work
• can work online or in a classroom
• Kaplan College Campuses use this method of learning

Reusability

During my time in college, I have taken many courses. Many of these courses are concerning technology. One course taught how to develop and use many different types of technology. As a student of this course, I learned many things; however, the reusability was low. We would learn so much technology and move at such a fast pace that many of the technologies I learned I can not remember. My desire would be for the technology lessons to either be stretched out or some removed from that particular class and another course added for those. It was a loss to take the class, learn the technology quickly, move on fast, and then loose the knowledge.

Using Rich Media

Nanotechnology

I am a first grade teacher. When thinking about nanotechnology, my first thought was "no way." As I began to read and study about nanotechnology, I discovered that this can be used at any age or level. Nanotechnology can be used in my room. Below is information about nanotechnology that I located at http://www.nnin.org/nnin_educstandards.html

Science Content Standards K–4: At this level, students may not be able to understand the concepts of atoms and molecules, but they are developing the foundation for more advanced understanding of science in middle and high school. Important foundations to be addressed at this level include addressing the following standards:

• Science as Inquiry including ability to do and understand scientific inquiry
• Physical Science including properties of objects and materials, position and motion of objects and light, heat and electricity
• Life Science including organisms and environments.
• Science and Technology including distinguishing between natural and man-made object, ability of technological design, and understanding about science and technology.
• Science in Personal and Social Perspectives including changes in environments and science and technology in local challenges.
• History and Nature of Science including science as a human endeavor

Which road do I choose?

I perfer the Broad and Inclusive Road. This road not only offers the same as the Stait and Narrow Road, it goes beyond. I love the use of flexibility and the methods of sharing. I also believe that the Broad and Inclusive Road requires and incourages higher level thinking.

Getting a IDT Position and Succeeding at it!

3 Instructional design jobs.
I have highlighted the skills I have in red. As you can tell...I will not be applying for any of these jobs!

1. http://www.careerbuilder.com/JobSeeker/Jobs/JobDetails.aspx?IPath=QHKCV0A&ff=21&APath=2.21.0.0.0&job_did=J8C4XD79VNRMFW2G8MF

Posted by the Mergis group in Dallas, Texas.

Position: Instructional Designer.

• The Instructional Designer is responsible for assessment, design, development, implementation, and evaluation of best in class new hire, professional development, leadership, corporate initiatives, and performance improvement solutions that lead to demonstrated ROI.

Skills required:

• Minimum 4 years experience Bachelor degree preferred Financial industry experience preferred

• Experience using established methodologies in all stages of the instructional design process, including needs assessment, analysis, Design, development, implementation, and evaluation.

• Project and process management skills and the ability to manage multiple projects Strong background in adult learning practices and instructional design methodologies Strong interpersonal and communication skills; creative; well organized; team player; strong follow-through; assertive; ability to deal with ambiguity; willing to learn and to teach; facilitation skills

2. http://www.careerbuilder.com/JobSeeker/Jobs/JobDetails.aspx?IPath=QHKCV0B&ff=21&APath=2.21.0.0.0&job_did=J3H1KY75YJ5981YP6K9

Posted by Pinnacle in Irving, Texas

Postition: Instructional Designer

• Contract Designers will be required to evaluate existing leader-led course material for appropriate conversion to eLearning.
• Solid front-end and task analysis skills will be employed to determine appropriate design plans for each project.
• High-end eLearning skills are required for the design and development tasks of converting course material.
• Excellent work ethic, self-starter, attention to details and attendance are crucial.
• Must have excellent project management skills and be able to work in an atmosphere of ambiguity and with little supervision.
• Must follow directions and use existing instructional design standards and processes.

Skills required:

• Web-based training design & development Expert Required
• MS Office Suite Expert Required
• Graphic Design Expert Required
• Instructional Design Theory/Application Expert Required
• Writing skills Expert Required
• Paint Shop Pro/Photoshop Expert Required
• Flash Expert Required
• Captivate Expert Required
• Lectora Intermediate Required

3. http://www.careerbuilder.com/JobSeeker/Jobs/JobDetails.aspx?IPath=QHKCV0C&ff=21&APath=2.21.0.0.0&job_did=J8E4B078NKNF8HR72NV

Posted by Collabera in Irving, Texas

Position: Instructional Designer

• Designers will be required to evaluate existing leader-led course material for appropriate conversion to eLearning; or for design of new courses from references and Subject Matter Expert (SME) input.

• Solid front-end and task analysis skills will be employed to determine appropriate design plans for each project.
• High-end eLearning experience is required for the design and development tasks of converting course material.
• Excellent work ethic, self-starter, attention to details and attendance are crucial.
• Candidate must have experience with Adobe Presenter, Captivate and Flash.
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision and have the ability to manage several projects at once.

Skills required:

• Web-based training design & development
• MS Office Suite Expert Required
• Info Map/DocuTools/Theory/Concept Expert
  
• Required Instructional Design Theory/Application Expert
• Writing skills
• Paint Shop Pro/Photoshop
• Adobe Presenter
• Captivate

Self-assessment: Completed one on http://www.careeronestop.org

Your Skills
The skills you have listed, with your ratings of your ability

Active Learning	Higher than Average
Active Listening	Higher than Average
Complex Problem Solving	Higher than Average
Coordination	Higher than Average
Critical Thinking	Higher than Average
Instructing	Higher than Average
Learning Strategies	Higher than Average
Management of Material Resources	Higher than Average
Management of Personnel Resources	Higher than Average
Monitoring	Higher than Average
Negotiation	Higher than Average
Persuasion	Higher than Average
Reading Comprehension	Higher than Average
Science	Higher than Average
Service Orientation	Higher than Average
Social Perceptiveness	Higher than Average
Speaking	Higher than Average
Time Management	Higher than Average

Desktop computer skills
Spreadsheets
Internet
Navigation
Word Processing
Graphics
Databases

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I am very thankful I have a job right now. The self-assessment showed me how much I need to learn.

Professional Organizations

Organization: Association for Educational Communications and Technology (AECT)
Mission: The mission of the Association for Educational Communications and Technology is to provide international leadership by promoting scholarship and best practices in the creation, use, and management of technologies for effective teaching and learning in a wide range of settings
Cost of membership: $75-$400
Publications: they have many publications
Conferences and meetings: yes
Opportunities for professional development: no
How is it useful to me and education: This would be a great resource to promote, learn, and incorporate technology in my classroom

Organization: American Educational Research Association (AERA)
Mission: The American Educational Research Association (AERA), a national research society, strives to advance knowledge about education, to encourage scholarly inquiry related to education, and to promote the use of research to improve education and serve the public good.
Cost of membership: $40-$150
Publications: yes
Conferences and meetings: yes
Opportunities for professional development: no
How is it useful to me and education: This would be a great resource for me when I become a librarian.

Professional Publications

Publication: elearn magazine
Focus/Goals of the journal: eLearn Magazine is where e-learning professionals turn to produce more innovative and effective online education and training. We strive to be the leading source of high-quality information on technology for corporate training and higher education.
Submission Guidelines: none seen
Is this a peer reviewed journal? no
Is the journal online? yes
How is it useful to me and education: This would also be a great resource as a librarian.

Publication: Electronic Journal for the Integration of Technology in Education
Focus/Goals of the journal: The journal features research findings, practical articles, book and software reviews, and commentary on topics of interest to those educators and others. The online format allows for the inclusion of multimedia elements as well. For more information, see the author guidelines page.
Submission Guidelines: none seen
Is this a peer reviewed journal? no
Is the journal online? yes
How is it useful to me and education: This would be a great resource to gather information about technology.

Instructional design and technology professionals

Domains: Design, Development, Utilization, Management, Evaluation

• I would choose these because it incorporates all aspects of a program curriculum

Competencies:

1. conduct needs assessment
2. write statement of learner outcome
3. specify instructional strategies
4. determine instructional resources
5. create course, training package, and workshop systems
6. plan and monitor instructional development projects
7. communicate
8. demonstrate appropriate behaviors
9. promote the fiffusion adn adoption of the instructional development process
   

Trends and Issues in Various Settings

Rapid Prototyping
To better understand rapid prototyping I googled it. My understanding of rapid prototyping is the use of software that can quickly develop a product design. Easily put...it is a way to create an object, building, etc...without actually building it. The designer can see the product before the building begins.
To use this in education would be a tremendous enhancement of learning. Rapid prototyping would be most appropriate in middle school and then in high school. Students could create prototypes and then use them in their presentations. Not only would this enhance their learning and presentations, it would better prepare students for the "real world."


Full Spectrum
If the military wants to be able to train at all times there has to be a way for them to train no matter where they are.


Training has to be able to take place:

• in the classroom
  
• on base
• while deployed

Solution

• technology on wheels (this includes a printer, server, network switch, and laptop stations)

GSTE and Step-Up-To-Excellence-staff development about the Promethean boards

GSTE

• Make sure that I am trained and ready to teach the staff. I will also make

certain that the district is ready for this change.

• Develop a starter team-this can be the grade level chair or at least one person per

grade level. Meet with this team regularly and train them on the Promethean boards.

• Use the starter team to develop a leadership team. This team will be dispursed among

the campuses and will be in charge of overseeing the training and implementation of the Promethean boards.

• The leadership teams will begin to implement the training and monitoring of each campus they oversee.

Step-Up-To-Excellence

• The superintendent and subordinates plan the implementation of the Promethean boards.
• The superintendent and subordinates create a strategic leadership team. This team will include teachers, principles, technology experts, and other peers.
• This team will help plan the launching of the Promethean boards and the coordination of training.
• The leadership team will begin to train campuses on the Promethean board. They will train and monitor the progress.
• The leadership team and the superintendent will evaluate the performance of the implementation of the Promethian board.

Faculty Development

Baylor University has faculty development. It is under the Executive Vice Presidents office.

It provides a faculty mentoring program, a summer institute, presentations, teaching development grants, fellowship program, and seminars. Currently there are no seminars being held.

University of Texas in Austin has faculty development. It is under the Vice President's office.

It provides seminars to the faculty. There is one in April for tenured faculty and one in August for assistant professors.

Stephen F. Austin has faculty development. It is under the Vice President's office.

It provides seminars and new faculty orientation. There was currently no seminars scheduled.