LEARNERS AT THE HEART OF ONLINE COURSE DESIGN Kokila Ravi, Georgia State University While we have always known that learners are at the center of the teaching learning experience, this course has brought about a new awareness in me about the value of understanding learner characteristics and needs while designing an effective online learning environment. […]
One of the first articles we read this semester described the proper way to become an instructional technologist. The author discussed several different career paths that could potentially lead an individual to becoming an instructional technologist. The descriptions provided an example and understanding that there is not one certain or specific process one must take […]
I want to start this reflection with stating that my experience with LT 7100 is different than the typical student but then I stop myself. What is the typical Instructional Design and Technology student? I have no answer, no one is typical, there is no standard background you need to pursue a career in IDT. […]
At the start of the semester, we had to provide an introductory statement about ourselves our classes. In one particular response, a question was asked, “How is Instructional Design and Technology will be of use to a Minister of Music?” When I inform people that I am in graduate school, and I tell them my […]
As I have read through the textbooks and participated in case studies, I have learned that instructional design is not necessarily a straightforward process. It requires a good base knowledge of the different models, tools, and phases to be successful. I was surprised to learn of how many different models an instructional designer could use […]
R “Who is B.C. and what does he do?” This intriguing question has followed me several years and fueled my curiosity and encouragement to apply for admissions into the Masters of Instructional Design and Technology program at Georgia State University. I am confident that my past experiences and formal education are totally aligned with […]
There were three key concepts that stood out; the ADDIE Framework, the Phases of Instructional Design, and the ASC Cycle. The ADDIE Framework is a framework that all instructional design has to abide by. The Phases of Instructional Design is a method to practice instructional design. The ASC cycle reminds instructional designers that collaboration is […]
In my first reflection a paper I started my ruminating on my initial thoughts prior to enrolling for this class. Most of my professional background is in direct-services, but transitioning over into educational broadcasting and merging that with Family Engagement peeked my interest in Technological product-based work. Being that I don’t a have strong background […]
The reading that stood out in my mind the most was the History of Instructional Design. I had no idea instructional design started during WWII and I feel like the K-12 system has failed me by an alarming degree. History books never taught us how all those soldiers were trained or what they were trained […]
Reflection Paper This class is interesting to me. From trying to understand the functions of instructional learning to learning how to apply it to my everyday life/profession. I have always been of the mindset that no matter what I am learning, make an effort to apply it to my daily life and other areas of […]