The Instructional Architect as a context for studying resource reuse NSDL 2003 The Instructional Architect as a context for studying resource reuse Mimi Recker http://ia.usu.edu

Instructional Architect NLVM Create account Gather Create & Organize Publish NSDL Search Interface smete.org DLESE Annotated learning resources for instruction (web pages)

Overview IA affords opportunities for studying how teachers discover, select, sequence, annotate, and reuse digital learning resources into new instruction: Some findings from a case study of teachers’ practices and desires in the use of NSDL and IA resources Analyses of the kinds of NSDL resources used in teachers’ projects ==> Design guidelines

Case Study Practices and desires surrounding discovery, selection, and use of DL resources 8 (5 men; 3 women) experienced middle and high school science and math teachers in Utah 10 weeks Focus groups, in-school use, interviews, observations

Findings Motivations Barriers Search strategies and selection criteria Adaptation and use strategies

Some Design Principles Provide current, accurate, & quality resources Find by grade level, content area, and type. Link to core standards Provide “small,” easily-reused resources that require no modification Provide searching, browsing and teacher recommendations Provide means to communicate with ‘like-minded’ teachers