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How To Make Assessment Meaningful, Yuerong Sweetland
How To Make Assessment Meaningful, Yuerong Sweetland
The International Institute for Innovative Instruction Blog
One of the challenges with assessment is answering the “so-what” question. After the initial nationwide calls for assessment more than three decades ago, most institutions are conducting assessment. However, when it comes to using assessment data, there are varying levels of success at higher education institutions, even though accrediting bodies are placing more and more emphasis on closing the assessment loop by using evidence of student learning to inform changes in curriculum and instruction (as well as co-curriculum).
Change, Ambiguity, And Uncertainty: On Becoming An Expert Instructional Designer, Rob Wood
Change, Ambiguity, And Uncertainty: On Becoming An Expert Instructional Designer, Rob Wood
The International Institute for Innovative Instruction Blog
“If you can learn to tolerate change, ambiguity, and uncertainty, you will be successful in this field.” That was the answer my supervisor gave me when I asked him how I could be a really good instructional designer. It was 1989, and I had been working at it for a whole year. I really wanted to know! I must have looked crestfallen, because he added, “Don’t worry. You’ll get it later.” Great. Thanks, Boss.
How To Use Media Effectively In Online Courses, Carolyn Levally
How To Use Media Effectively In Online Courses, Carolyn Levally
The International Institute for Innovative Instruction Blog
In the online higher education community, course designers are constantly trying to develop courses that reach beyond the learner simply staring at a static screen. With the instructor and the learner at a physical distance, there are many features we use to try and bridge that gap, from online class meetings via Adobe Connect to discussion board postings to other engaging activities designed specifically for achieving the learning outcomes. However, when it comes to simple content delivery in an online setting, breaking through the wall of text by providing learners with more engaging media can sometimes be difficult. Many people …
Online Experiential Learning: Bringing The Courtroom To The Classroom, Karen Miner-Romanoff
Online Experiential Learning: Bringing The Courtroom To The Classroom, Karen Miner-Romanoff
The International Institute for Innovative Instruction Blog
Experiential learning (EL) is the “process whereby knowledge is created through the transformation of experience” (Corbett, 2005, p. 479). As Kolb (1984) posited, individuals learn through experience, reflection, thought, and experimentation. Knowledge and understanding are created and refined through the application and transformation of experience. Many scholars and educators agree that experience and active participation can help students connect theory to practice, develop higher order thinking skills, and enhance the educational environment (Burke & Bush, 2013; LaRose, 2011). Much research has indicated that authentic and experiential online learning experiences can lead to greater student success (Broadbent & Poon, 2015; Inan, …
The Difference Between Instructional Design, Instructional Technology, And Instructional Science, Joel Gardner
The Difference Between Instructional Design, Instructional Technology, And Instructional Science, Joel Gardner
The International Institute for Innovative Instruction Blog
What is the difference between instructional design, and instructional technology, and instructional science? There are many different subsets of the field of instructional design, and in this post I will clarify the differences between these different terms.
9 Tips For Planning To Teach Online, Barbara Carder
9 Tips For Planning To Teach Online, Barbara Carder
The International Institute for Innovative Instruction Blog
Whether you are teaching in the classroom or online,planning is a key component to your success. But teaching online can present some unique challenges and opportunities, and good planning is critical to a successful learning environment for your students. I’ve been teaching in the online environment for 15 years and really enjoy the flexibility it provides. I enjoy meeting folks from near and far, interacting with them, and helping to guide their educational efforts.
Learning Styles: The Ugly Christmas Sweaters Of Education, Matthew Barclay
Learning Styles: The Ugly Christmas Sweaters Of Education, Matthew Barclay
The International Institute for Innovative Instruction Blog
When Christmastime comes, there are often ugly Christmas sweater parties. It’s fun to see who sports the ugliest sweater and everyone has a good laugh. However, would you still be laughing if people wore the same style of sweaters in January, February, and March, or all year round? Or what if they wore them as part of their regular wardrobe at any time? Would it not seem out of place, even if well-intentioned?
Emotional Intelligence And Instructional Design Leadership, Niccole Hyatt
Emotional Intelligence And Instructional Design Leadership, Niccole Hyatt
The International Institute for Innovative Instruction Blog
Emotional Intelligence may be described as the “ability to reason about emotions” (Salovey & Mayer, 1997). Although psychologists Salovey and Mayer (1997) developed the concept, Daniel Goleman is known as the father of Emotional Intelligence and authored multiple bestselling books on the topic (Goleman refers to it as EQ, but it may also be abbreviated as EI). Recently, Yadav (2014) has posited that organizations can no longer depend solely on the knowledge level of employees but must also consider their EQ in measuring an organization’s success.
How To Develop Yourself As A Learning Professional, Joel Gardner
How To Develop Yourself As A Learning Professional, Joel Gardner
The International Institute for Innovative Instruction Blog
The world is constantly changing and, as a learning professional, your role is constantly evolving. To remain relevant and have a positive impact in your profession, you must continually acquire and expand your knowledge and skills to improve yourself in your craft.
Paradox Of Social Presence In Online Learning In The Age Of Social Media, Lewis Chongwony
Paradox Of Social Presence In Online Learning In The Age Of Social Media, Lewis Chongwony
The International Institute for Innovative Instruction Blog
How often do you think of social presence (a feeling of being there and connected with others in a computer mediated communication) when designing and/or delivering your online course(s) or instruction? Does it even make sense to worry about it in the age of social media?
How Do Students Respond To Microlearning?, Natalya Koehler
How Do Students Respond To Microlearning?, Natalya Koehler
The International Institute for Innovative Instruction Blog
Microlearning is a way of teaching and delivering content to learners in small, very specific bursts. The learners are in control of what and when they’re learning
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.