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Preparing Future Instructional Design Leaders Through An Applied Doctoral Program: The Dps In Instructional Design Leadership, Yi Yang
The International Institute for Innovative Instruction Blog
Over the past decade, the demand for professional practitioner-oriented doctoral education has grown rapidly. Groups ranging from the Carnegie Foundation to the Higher Learning Commission say that universities should offer professional practice doctorates to better serve the needs of educators seeking career growth. As a result, the number of these programs has skyrocketed to nearly 500 around the world
Curriculum Design Framework In Digital Age – Revisit The Tyler Model, Xiaopeng Ni
Curriculum Design Framework In Digital Age – Revisit The Tyler Model, Xiaopeng Ni
The International Institute for Innovative Instruction Blog
Most organizations are using a learning management system. The adoption of this technology, along with nonstop technological changes and updates, has significantly altered curriculum development. The purpose of this blog post is to propose a design framework to help curriculum designers and developers plan their curriculum in ways that embrace new technologies and cope with the design complexity
Improve Your Doctoral-Level Teaching With Post-Doctoral Seminars, Barbara Fennema
Improve Your Doctoral-Level Teaching With Post-Doctoral Seminars, Barbara Fennema
The International Institute for Innovative Instruction Blog
The Franklin University International Institute for Innovative Instruction and the office of Teaching Effectiveness has developed a series of courses for faculty members who will participate in the new doctoral courses being offered at Franklin University.
Five Steps To A Successful Class Start!, Barbara Carder
Five Steps To A Successful Class Start!, Barbara Carder
The International Institute for Innovative Instruction Blog
A good start is critical to a successful class. Modeling active learning right from the start will show students that they are in an interactive environment and will be expected to actively participate in the learning process
Coping With The Complexity Of Learning Analysis, Xiaopeng Ni
Coping With The Complexity Of Learning Analysis, Xiaopeng Ni
The International Institute for Innovative Instruction Blog
Educators have a lot of data at their disposal: student grades, demographics, communications, course surveys, and learning analytics. And while all this information can seem overwhelming at times, careful instructional analysis can yield great results
How To Create Awesome Powerpoint Presentations, Barbara Carder
How To Create Awesome Powerpoint Presentations, Barbara Carder
The International Institute for Innovative Instruction Blog
Everyone who is asked to give a presentation must then ask themselves whether they should use a program to enhance their presentation. The presentation program that we are all probably most familiar with is Microsoft PowerPoint. The next time you are preparing a presentation that puts you behind the podium or up on a stage, first consider whether a presentation program should be used. Remember, PowerPoint is a visual tool that should enhance the topic of your presentation – not be the main focus of the presentation
How Should Universities Keep Highly Qualified Staff?, Erin Wehmeyer
How Should Universities Keep Highly Qualified Staff?, Erin Wehmeyer
The International Institute for Innovative Instruction Blog
Faculty development is a hot topic for most universities right now. We create training opportunities and send faculty to conferences and workshops. But what about university staff? Are we encouraging their professional development? If so, how?
Let’S Look Back: Why We Failed Online Learning In The Early 2000s, Jessie Kong
Let’S Look Back: Why We Failed Online Learning In The Early 2000s, Jessie Kong
The International Institute for Innovative Instruction Blog
Online learning is not a new concept anymore, and many organizations in the United States have increased to implement online learning over decades. However, I recently realized that some of us as curriculum developers still make the same mistakes we did in the early 2000s when designing and developing online courses. Therefore, it’s good for us to think back on why we failed online learning in the past and reflect on what we learned from it.
How Peer Review And Peer Grading Can Inspire Knowledge Building In The Classroom, Yuerong Sweetland
How Peer Review And Peer Grading Can Inspire Knowledge Building In The Classroom, Yuerong Sweetland
The International Institute for Innovative Instruction Blog
Citing von Glaserfeld (1995), Brill and Hodges (2011) suggested that peer reviews were conducive for knowledge building among learners through shared experiences. Drawing on their own practices in teaching instructional design courses, they concluded that peer reviews helped support professional standards and strengthen learners’ real-world skills in solving complex problems
Same Rules, New Tools, Jeffrey Ohler
Same Rules, New Tools, Jeffrey Ohler
The International Institute for Innovative Instruction Blog
Hall Leadership Lessons – March 10 th, 2016 featured Dr. JoAnna Williamson, Chair of the Department of Management and Marketing and Program Chair of the Master of Science in Marketing & Communication in the Ross College of Business at Franklin University. The topic was Communication Skills for Leaders: “Same Rules, New Tools”.
From Knowledge Sharing To Knowledge Building, Xiaopeng Ni
From Knowledge Sharing To Knowledge Building, Xiaopeng Ni
The International Institute for Innovative Instruction Blog
Our society is changing rapidly and innovation is becoming more recognized as a key factor for a competitive advantage. In order to prepare our students for success in innovation, it is necessary to re-examine our conventional pedagogy and to gear the design of students’ learning experience toward the unknown. So, in higher education, how can we prepare our students for innovation?
Tips For Writing Measurable Learning Outcomes, Rob Wood
Tips For Writing Measurable Learning Outcomes, Rob Wood
The International Institute for Innovative Instruction Blog
“Upon completion of this unit, the learner will appreciate the significance of…” something, something. Or, the learner will “be able to demonstrate an understanding” of something or other. I cringe inside when I see supposed learning outcomes similar to these because they are not measurable. That is, there is no observable performance that adequately captures what a learner would actually do to “appreciate” or “understand.”
Teaching And Learning: A Philosophy Of Education, Barbara Fennema
Teaching And Learning: A Philosophy Of Education, Barbara Fennema
The International Institute for Innovative Instruction Blog
Recently I designed a course for the teaching effectiveness area of Franklin University’s International Institute for Innovative Instruction. The course is for all new instructors at Franklin, helping them to “learn the ropes” before they begin teaching their first course at Franklin.
Use Class Activities To Create A Climate For Active Learning!, Barbara Carder
Use Class Activities To Create A Climate For Active Learning!, Barbara Carder
The International Institute for Innovative Instruction Blog
Activities can be conducted on the first day of class (or first session in an online class) that will engage students and promote active learning. The activities can be used to model the desired behavior and encourage students to recognize their responsibility in a successful learning environment. For example, an activity in which every student speaks sends the message that they will be expected to participate in class discussions.