1. An Instructional Design Project to aid in Yoga Instruction Deanna Pasternak University of Hawai‘i Educational Technology deannacp@hawaii.edu

2.  Sanskrit “Om”  Commonly used in yoga at the beginning and end of class  Hindu sacred syllable  Many meanings  Eternal  Sound of the universe

3.  Physical fitness is important to me personally.  I had no idea where to start when I decided to start practicing yoga 7 years ago.  Was not aware there were even different styles.

4.  Starting a new fitness routine can be intimidating to some people.  It’s hard enough to be motivated to work out when you aren’t intimidated.  Lack of interactive material online.

5. Would like to start practicing yoga. Has practiced yoga in the past and would like more background information. Is interested in the benefits of yoga Would just like more information on the subject of yoga Anyone Who…

6.  No prior yoga knowledge necessary  Basic computer and internet browsing skills  18 years or older

7.  “After completing the module, participants would feel more confident in their yoga knowledge when walking into either their first or current yoga class?”

8.  Background and History  8 Limbs of Yoga  Information for your first class  Frequently used terms  Introduction to the Sun Salutation  More Information

9.  Interactive multimedia module  Hosted online  Text portion developed using Rapid Weaver software for the Mac  Interactive part developed using Adobe Flash  Videos hosted on YouTube

20.  Pre-survey  Paper based  True/False format  Anonymous  Measured prior yoga knowledge  Example  The Sun Salutation is a series of poses completed one after the other.  True  False

21.  Embedded questions  Created with Adobe Flash  Nine questions  Multiple choice and true/false  Option to try again if incorrect on first try  Feedback provided

24.  Questionnaire  19 Likert Scale questions  Demographics  Attitudes towards module  Questions aimed at effectiveness and clarity of module  After evaluating this module I feel more comfortable attending a yoga class.  Strongly Agree  Agree  Neutral  Disagree  Strongly Disagree

25.  1 Open ended question  Suggestions for improvement  Post-Survey  Same questions and format as Pre-Survey

26.  14 Participants  85% held and advanced degree  100% had their own computer  57% had some experience performing yoga  35% had used media such as DVD or online resources to learn about yoga

27.  100% found the module clear to follow  100% found the navigation and videos successful for content delivery  100% found the embedded questions useful  Terminal Objective: 92% felt comfortable attending a yoga class after evaluation

31.  5. There are many different kinds of yoga can accommodate many different levels of physical ability  True  False

32.  Technology can be used as an aid in yoga and possibly other fitness education  Module was effective and well designed  Participants Feedback  “gives a great intro to yoga and provides incentive to try it”  “great instructional module with a lot of information provided”  “great… well done… very informative”

33.  Minor spelling errors  Less true/false questions  Image Resolution  Use more self created video  Online Instruments  Reword confusing questions

34.  Follow up surveys to participants of module to see if any attended a yoga class  Give module to students in an actual yoga class  Develop more content  Host module on yoga studio websites  Incorporate more technology like the Nintendo Wii Fit

35.  Thank You!  Questions?  deannacp@hawaii.edu deannacp@hawaii.edu  http://homepage.mac.com/dpasternak/IntroductionToYoga/index.html