2. Instructional Technology & Instructional Design Faculty Center for Learning Development University of Hartford Lorelle Wilson lpwilson@hartford.edu http://uhaweb.hartford.edu/fcld

3. "I don't see how this can possibly help me as a teacher. It will only be a distraction from student’s learning."

4. Instructional Design Process 1. Define instructional goals and objectives, Who is my learner? objectives 2. Choose active instructional methodsactive 3. Choose activities and technologies which support teaching methods 4. Assess learning 5. Revise and fine tune for next time

5. 2. Define Educational Objectives Cognitive  Knowledge, comprehension, application, analysis, synthesis, evaluation Affective  Interests, attitudes, values, etc. Psychomotor  Movement, physical, kinesthetic, etc.

6. Active Learning Click to begin Quiz

7. Which are examples of Active Learning methods? Group Projects Lectures Reading

9. Active Instructional Methods Less presentation, more engagement of learners Collaborative learning Student-focused learning

10. The Changing Paradigm Brain and learning are not static Too much knowledge for any one person to be ‘the’ expert… No single right answer…  Global perspective = Multiple perspectives/approaches  Complicated world = need for groups of problem solvers not solo memorizers

11. 3. Choose Appropriate Technology Choice of technology should follow instructional goals & objectives Choice should be part of overall instructional design process Be practical Ask for help  Faculty development and support  Media centers  Colleagues

12. Technology and Active Learning Communication Tools Simulations Games Collaborations Worldwide resources

13. Like what? Games Blackboard Course Management Blackboard References – Medicine TextbookMedicine Textbook Learning Objects from MERLOTMERLOT Ex. The Auscultation Assistant Christopher Cable, MDThe Auscultation Assistant Electronic Whiteboards, Tablet PCsTablet PCs Listservs Nursecom Web Resources NursecomWeb Resources

14. Reasons to Use Teaching Technology It can help promote active learning  Global communication tools  Less presentation in classroom = more time for discussion Prepares students for 21 st Century Can promote efficiency  Developing instructional materials  Delivering instruction

15. Best Practices Be practical about investment of your time and energy Practice using technology before you get to the classroom Schedule equipment ahead of time Be casual; have a backup plan

16. Investigate Support Resources Training Centers Classroom Technology support General computing services and support Online learning

17. 4. Assess & Revise Formative Assessment  Pilots, learners trying out instruction  Field studies & observation Summative Assessment  Did they learn? What didn’t go so well? What should be revised for next time? Embedded, innovative assessmentsassessments Teaching a dynamic process!

18. Know the Legal Issues FERPA  Online communications  Grades  Access to other student’s info. Copyright  Fair Use  Teach Act http://www.utsystem.edu/ogc/intellectualproperty/cprtindx.htm

19. Summary of Process Who is my learner? What do I want them to know? How will they get there? How will I know when they get there

20. New technologies are a constant! “The Book” UTube Television

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