This class, along with 8150 (Project Management) is my introduction to the Instructional Design program at GSU and to the field itself. Dr. Richardson’s iCollege section is very well-organized and I have enjoyed the modular nature of our readings, how they form a cohesive unit, supporting each other and the textbooks. This format, with class […]
When I told my friends and family that I had decided to pursue a career in instructional design, they usually replied, “Sounds great! What is that, exactly?” I usually mumbled something about corporate training and e-learning modules, and then we moved on to another topic of conversation. Thanks to our readings, I can now discuss […]
I have had many “ah-ha” and overwhelming experiences throughout this class. While I have found some of the articles interesting, my learning has been most challenged reading the chapters within Cennamo & Kalk Real World Instructional Design (2019). The themes that caused me to reflect the most were the design models and learning objectives. The […]
Working through the fourth week of LT7100, I find it challenging to narrow down which readings have contributed the greatest change in my thinking about Instructional Design and Technology. The one topic that has stood out the most for me so far is reading about learners and the needs, analysis, and characteristics they have. Several […]
Fall 2019 4:30 Often friends and family ask me what instructional desgin is about, and until recently I didn’t have a great answer. Something along the lines of designing training materials was usually the explanation that sufficed. Still, people usually tossed me in the basket of some technology degree. To be fair, I was an […]
As I read the assigned chapters in our textbooks, I experienced multiple ‘Aha!’ moments. With 21 years of instructional-design related experience, the content affirms what I have self-learned over the years. Until last year, I had always been a one-person operation. I was responsible for all aspects of producing elearning content for my employers. However, […]
I bring a background of higher education administration, with limited teaching experience to this degree program. I have led many trainings and orientations throughout my career, but admittedly, I am not well versed in the science of learning, and unfortunately, my experience with the full methodology of pedagogy and instruction has been minimal. So, I […]
Natasha is an Atlanta native and recent graduate of Georgia State University. She recently earned her Bachelor’s degree in Human Learning and Development with a concentration in Learning Technology and Counseling. Natasha is currently enrolled in her first semester of completing her Master of Instructional Design and Technology. For the past year, she has worked […]
Marques Harris currently serves as Manager, Teacher Leadership Development for the Metro Atlanta region of Teach For America. He has an extensive background in education encompassing years of classroom instruction as well as professional development design, facilitation and implementation. He leads from a place of humility, allowing core values and life experience to guide him […]
