IDT200x
This course portfolio explores diverse Instructional Design Models. IDMs provide methodical approaches, or group workflow models, for crafting effective educational content and courses.
Week 1
Artificial Intelligence
& Learning Gap
Artificial Intelligence's integration (or potential takeover) of the instructional design field has been a central concern in 2023. I will explore current avenues in AI applications in the field this week.
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Identifying a learning gap is one of the first steps in considering instructional design. This approach seeks to close the gap between current and desired performance. I seek to close a nutritional knowledge gap with my microcourse, Bento Journey...
Photo collage by Yoko Ichikawa, photos by Vlado Paunovic + thisisengineering, Pexels
Week 2
ADDIE Design Model
With its origins in military training, ADDIE is a systematic instructional design model developed in 1975 to close the gap between current and desired outcomes in training. This is particularly true when it comes to job performance outcomes.
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In Week 2, I identify my target audience and further refine my microcourse, Bento Journey...
Photo collage by Yoko Ichikawa, photos by Akush Rathi + Pixabay
Week 3
Dick and Carey
Design Model
In response to ADDIE, theorists Walter Dick and Lou Carey developed a Systems Approach Model in 1978 which still bears their name. Rather than isolating phases, the Dick and Carey Model integrates four key components: learning context, content, learner behavior, and learning strategies.
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Week 3 identifies the Course Type for my microcourse, Bento Journey.
Photo collage by Yoko Ichikawa, photos by Todd Trapani + Scott Webb
Week 4
Understanding by Design (UbD) Model
Also known as Backward Design, Understanding by Design (UbD) seeks a more intentional course design by beginning with the desired outcome first. UbD developers, Grant Wiggins and Jay McTighe, in their namesake UbD book (1998), prioritize student understanding of and ability to transfer the course's learning goals (takeaways). The designer then works "backwards" and seeks to assess for key understanding. Course development proceeds from there.
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In Week 4, I spell out the Course Objectives for Bento Journey
Photo collage by Yoko Ichikawa, photos by Perry Wunderlich
and Enric Cruz López
Week 5
Rapid Instructional Design
Also known as Rapid Prototyping or Rapid eLearning, Rapid Instructional Design, seeks to streamline instructional design development in creating effective eLearning. Considered more of an approach than a model, it offers a quick, just-in-time solution to fulfill specific, immediate performance or learning needs.
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In Week 5, I seek to develop Learning Activities for my Minicourse, Bento Journey.
Photo by JÉSHOOTS
Week 6
Successive Approximation Model (SAM)
Successive Approximation Model is another iterative, responsive rapid prototyping model that attempts to break away from ADDIE's linear approach. Developed by software developer and educator, Michael Allen, SAM embraces close collaboration and flexibility throughout its three phases to accommodate frequent change.
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In Week 6, with this conclusive profile of learning models, I identify the Instructional Design Model of choice for the Microcourse, Bento Journey.
Photo by Adrien Olichon
Week 7
Learning Objectives, Bloom's Taxonomy
& Resources
Learning Objectives or terminal objectives are the goals of the course: what students should understand and take away from the course. Objectives provide a purpose and navigation point for course authors, instructors, and designers and outline aptitudes and skillsets the course aims to target.
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In Week 7, I refine the learning objectives as well as subject matter experts of choice for the Microcourse, Bento Journey.
Collage by Yoko Ichikawa, photo by S. Migaj, Pexels
Week 8
Sequencing, Assessment & Alignment
Sequencing determines the logic or order of learning objectives based on the course. Bento Journey will employ deductive (general to specific), easy-to-difficult, and hierarchical (simple to complex) sequencing.
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Assessment strategies enable feedback to and from instructors, instructional designers, and learners to capture effectiveness of learning. Bento Journey will have quizzes, and authentic assessments (applied to real life) as discussion with peer feedback, self-reflective assessments, and a final video demo assignment of a creative washoku bento.
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Alignment between course and weekly learning outcomes, learning activities, and assessments are essential in reaching the learning goals of the course.
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