Without recognizing it prior to beginning the Learning Design and Technology (LDT) program, for the last decade I have been applying Instructional Design principles to my classroom instruction. Throughout the years, I have applied Instructional Design principles, such as the Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation, and Evaluation phases, to math instruction. Whether referencing the entire design process, looking through the lens of the ADDIE model of instructional design, or referencing simply one part of the process, such as Evaluation, upon reflection I see a clear path as to how I became a skillful Instructional Designer. Moving forward, through more intentional and specific application of the Instructional Design principles and processes, I hope to progress from skillful designer to expert designer.
Identifies & analyzes learning
& performance problems
& performance problems
An instructional design challenge can be steeped in learning and performance problems, such as in the Jack Waterkamp case study. In this case study, I was tasked with identifying the instructional design problem, which included a change in scope and structure of the project deliverables. In order to devise potential solutions, I had to analyze the identified learning and performance problems. One of the specific problems I noted with a communication breakdown between key stakeholders. Through this analysis, I was able to recognize that the communication issues leading to the performance problems were at the root of the identified problems, leading to my ability to design a solution encompassing the strategy that, “Jack will place a high level of his focus on being proactive in his communication regarding the scope change” (Winrotte, 2017a, p. 13).
Designs, plans, & develops instructional interventions using
appropriate strategies & techniques
appropriate strategies & techniques
Now in my eleventh year of teaching, I can easily recognize from personal experience that the sub-competency regarding instructional interventions using appropriate strategies and techniques is key to all learning scenarios. Each learning scenario must be evaluated and analyzed individually so that only appropriate and applicable strategies and techniques are utilized. The three referenced assignments are examples of my ability to design, plan, and develop instructional interventions.
For the Technology Integration Project, I was tasked with identifying a learning scenario that could be enhanced by appropriate technology integration. I identified a learning scenario in which I redesigned training for new teachers. Then, in EDCI 569, I planned, designed, and developed an e-Learning module. The module I created was in direct response to a felt need. The previous face-to-face training strategy was not sufficient in preparing teachers to administer a specific student assessment, the NWEA assessment. My ability to design and develop instructional interventions using appropriate strategies and techniques is represented through my front end analysis, site map, and storyboard in the Paper Prototype Assignment, and the developed digital product in the Digital Prototype.
For the Technology Integration Project, I was tasked with identifying a learning scenario that could be enhanced by appropriate technology integration. I identified a learning scenario in which I redesigned training for new teachers. Then, in EDCI 569, I planned, designed, and developed an e-Learning module. The module I created was in direct response to a felt need. The previous face-to-face training strategy was not sufficient in preparing teachers to administer a specific student assessment, the NWEA assessment. My ability to design and develop instructional interventions using appropriate strategies and techniques is represented through my front end analysis, site map, and storyboard in the Paper Prototype Assignment, and the developed digital product in the Digital Prototype.
Develops an evaluation plan for a project based on
stated goals & recognized standards
stated goals & recognized standards
For the Evaluation Plan assignment, my partner Sarah and I designed and proposed a comprehensive evaluation plan for a school district’s training course Introduction to Sway. In the proposal, we identified plan needs from our intended goals, scope, process, and timeline. From there we designed and proposed an evaluation instrument, procedures, and analysis process. The entirety of the Evaluation Plan was presented in a formal executive proposal. In addition to the partner assignment, I also completed a case study in which I recommended that company JetBlue align their Principles of Leadership course to the Kirkpatrick model of evaluation sequence, the Four Levels, utilizing an industry standard evaluation (Winrotte, 2017b).
References
Winrotte, S. (2017a). Jack Waterkamp: Managing scope change in an instructional design project. Unpublished
manuscript, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana.
Winrotte, S. (2017b). Case study: JetBlue. Unpublished manuscript, Department of Curriculum and Instruction,
Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana.