1. Hoop Magic Sports Academy Educational Technology Center
September 26, 2006

2. HMSA
Vision
To improve the health and wellness of youth and their families residing in VA, MD, and D.C. communities. HMSA will serve as a facilitator to deliver quality sports programs, programs, camps, clinics and special events in a healthy and safe environment.
Mission
To serve as a call to action for corporations, civic organizations, foundations, and individuals to play an active role in the significant challenge to ensure that our most valued asset, our youth, have a promising future to become leaders of tomorrow.

3. Design and Development
GMU
To increase the number of students eligible to participate in STEM related fields.
Vision
Mission
To construct a theory based intervention that will engage and equip learners with the tools necessary to increase motivation and achievement in STEM related fields.
Fall 2006
Spring 2007
Analysis and Design
Design and Development

4. Instructional Systems Design Process
EVALUATION
ANALYSIS
DESIGN
IMPLEMENTATION
DEVELOPMENT

5. Fall 2006 Analysis: Design: Performance Analysis Needs Analysis
Learner Analysis
Task Analysis
Environmental Analysis
Wireframe/Storyboards
Design:

6. Analysis Performance Analysis:
A preliminary process to gather data to verify and justify a solution which meets the goals of the project.
To do this the Instructional Designers will:
View or visit model programs
Benchmark Existing Educational Software
Consult research journals and periodicals
Conduct online search of relevant literature
Collaborate with client
Meet with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs)
Interview target audience

7. Analysis Performance Analysis: Drivers: Barriers: Motivated client
Organized and involved client
Open communication
Consistency in communication across leadership
Realistic expectations
Barriers:
Inability to gain access to target audience
Inability to access Subject Matter Experts (SMEs)
Lack of programming expertise
Inadequately trained target audience (inability to conduct workshops)

8. Implementation Models
Analysis
Proposed Solution
Gaming
The approach is a focus on the learner as related to Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM), and increasing participation in STEM fields and disciplines, by motivating children to become more interested.
To do this we will conduct a detailed analysis in four key areas: STEM Achievement, Gaming Intervention, After School Implementation Models, Tool Kit of Resources.
STEM achievement results and data, internationally, nationally, regionally, and state and county-wide. This information will be synthesized to determine who the target audience is, what the target audience needs, and the where the target audience will best benefit from STEM information.
The research foundation for the solution will provide the data needed to support this three part solution system.
The intervention for this solution is a game and activity program to motivate the target audience’s STEM interests.
The Implementation Models for after school programs will built upon the research foundation and examples of exemplary after school programs already in use, internationally, nationally, and state and county wide. The question here will be what has been done, what was successful, what are exemplary models of after school programs?
The Tool Kit will be a ready resource where the computer lab where information about STEM achievement, a list of recommended STEM software and educational software, a children’s software review, a list of resources for tutorials for mentors and parents, and an evaluation tool for educational software.
Research
Implementation Models
Resources

9. Analysis Proposed Solution: Research: Analysis data
STEM achievement data
Internationally, Nationally, State and County-Wide
Scholarly literature
Educational resources

10. Analysis Proposed Solution: Gaming:
Determine efficacy of gaming as a solution
Goal of motivating learners
Connection between STEM disciplines, technology and gaming tools
The intervention for this solution is a game and activity program to motivate the target audience’s STEM interests.

11. Analysis Proposed Solution: Implementation Models (Informal):
Locating examples of exemplary programs
Internationally, Nationally, State and County-Wide
Identify relevant research and resources
The intervention for this solution is a game and activity program to motivate the target audience’s STEM interests.

12. Analysis Proposed Solution: Supportive Resources: Educational Tools
Online Tools
Tutorial Resources
Evaluation Tools
Parental Involvement
The intervention for this solution is a game and activity program to motivate the target audience’s STEM interests.

13. Implementation Models
Analysis
Proposed Solution
Gaming
The approach is a focus on the learner as related to Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM), and increasing participation in STEM fields and disciplines, by motivating children to become more interested.
To do this we will conduct a detailed analysis in four key areas: STEM Achievement, Gaming Intervention, After School Implementation Models, Tool Kit of Resources.
STEM achievement results and data, internationally, nationally, regionally, and state and county-wide. This information will be synthesized to determine who the target audience is, what the target audience needs, and the where the target audience will best benefit from STEM information.
The research foundation for the solution will provide the data needed to support this three part solution system.
The intervention for this solution is a game and activity program to motivate the target audience’s STEM interests.
The Implementation Models for after school programs will built upon the research foundation and examples of exemplary after school programs already in use, internationally, nationally, and state and county wide. The question here will be what has been done, what was successful, what are exemplary models of after school programs?
The Tool Kit will be a ready resource where the computer lab where information about STEM achievement, a list of recommended STEM software and educational software, a children’s software review, a list of resources for tutorials for mentors and parents, and an evaluation tool for educational software.
Research
Implementation Models
Resources

14. Analysis Needs Analysis:
A procedure for setting goals and priorities based on the gap between the present state and the desired state of affairs of the learner
To do this the Instructional Designers will:
Identify and describe specific areas of need
Discover contributing factors
Determine criteria for plans to address the needs

15. Analysis Learner Analysis:
A procedure to determine the target audience in order to design instruction that is effective and interesting to learners
To do this the Instructional Designers will research:
Basic demographic data (gender distribution, age range, geographic location, etc.)
Socioeconomic data (including cultural considerations)
Cognitive Level
Technological literacy
Motivation and learning goals
Preferred learning styles

16. Analysis Task Analysis:
The process of analyzing and articulating the kind of learning that you expect the learners to know how to perform
To do this the Instructional Designers will:
Determine the instructional goals and objectives
Define and describe in detail the tasks and sub-tasks that the student will perform
Prioritize and sequence tasks
Determine instructional activities and strategies that foster learning
Select appropriate media and learning environments
Construct performance assessments and evaluation

17. Analysis Environmental Analysis:
The context of any instructional system, both where the instruction will occur and how the instructional materials will be used
To do this the Instructional Designers will determine:
The role of the instructor
Existing curricula, if applicable
Equipment (what hardware technology is available?)
Facilities (how large are the instruction rooms?)
Organizational characteristics (e.g.: vision)
Community beliefs (e.g.: social taboos)

18. Instructional Systems Design Process
EVALUATION
ANALYSIS
DESIGN
IMPLEMENTATION
DEVELOPMENT

19. Design Instructional Approach:
The process of determining the most effective way to deliver instruction
To do this the Instructional Designers will determine:
The way it should be presented
What learning activities the learner can experience
The sequence of instruction
The medium or media to support instruction

20. Fall 2006 Project Goals and Timeline
Performance Analysis (Briefing Report) – Sept. 1 - Oct. 23, 2006
Research Presentations – Nov. 9, 2006
Four White Papers – Sept Dec. 14, 2006
Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) Achievement
Gaming and Achievement
Toolkit/Benchmarking
After-School Program Implementation Models
Workshops – TBD
Detailed Needs Analysis – Oct Dec. 14, 2006
Learner Analysis
Task Analysis
Environmental Analysis
Toolkit of Technology Resources – Sept Dec. 14, 2006
Preliminary Design Document – Nov Dec. 14, 2006

21. Upcoming Dates and Contact Info.
Fall 2006 Meeting Dates and Times
October 23, 2006, 5pm
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October 3, 2006