1. The Instructional Architect as a context for studying resource reuse
NSDL 2003
The Instructional Architect as a context for studying resource reuse
Mimi Recker

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

3. 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

4. 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

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

6. 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