Since starting this course, I have learnt how to use blogger, how to design and use a wiki, about e portfolios, personal learning networks, and about Instructional design.
These have all been interesting topics in their own way. I liked learning about all of these topics because it developed both my practical and theory knowledge and introduced me to different digital learning tools that I wouldn't normally use.
The use of guest speakers to present week 6 and 7's topics was very interesting. From Joyce's presentation, a lot of new DLT tools were introduced to me which was great as this will allow me to further develop my personal learning network.
I enjoyed doing the weekly blog posts as it taught me a lot about using the blogger program and the different tools available to use on it. It also allowed me to reflect on the week and reinforced what we learnt in class for that week.
Another positive that I have found in this course as that there are guides to help you do the weekly activities. These are easy to follow and are very useful as you don't have to wait for a reply to an email if you ask a question.
In my opinion, there isn't much that I would change in the course. Personally I find that it has a good mix of practical and theory which is good because it allows you to actually put what you are learning in theory, in to practice.
Sunday 13 April 2014
Sunday 6 April 2014
Week 7
This week, we had a guest lecturer Stephanie Day from the E.I.T learning services come and speak to us about Pedagogies and her role as learning technologist.
Learning about what a learning technologist does was very interesting as it provided me with lots of useful information about the role which benefited me greatly as this is a career path I am thinking of taking
Three different methodologies were covered: ADDIE, OTARA and Rapid Prototyping.
The ADDIE methodology is a waterfall model that involves Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation and Evaluation (VirtualMV, 2014)
The OTARA Methodology stands for Objectives, Theme (or context), Activities, Resources and Assessment (VirtualMV, 2014)
Personally, I think that the OTARA model is the most effective design tool to use when developing a course. This is because it puts a focus on content and allows for an information rich, well designed course. Its also effective because, as you design the OTARA, you can plan the layout of your course, using the OTARA as a guide to make sure that all relevant information, activities, etc is included.
The technologies used this week for delivery on Monday worked quite well. One technology used that I thought stood out for effectiveness was the brainstorming app that Stephanie used. This is because it allowed the students tuning in from home through Adobe connect to be actively participating in the lesson. Apart from the issues with sound that were experienced listening from home, I think the rest of the technology used was very effective.
Reference:
VirtualMV, 2014. Instructional design models.Retrieved from http://wikieducator.org/VirtualMV/Digital_Learning_Technologies/Pedagogies/Instructional_Design_Models
Learning about what a learning technologist does was very interesting as it provided me with lots of useful information about the role which benefited me greatly as this is a career path I am thinking of taking
Three different methodologies were covered: ADDIE, OTARA and Rapid Prototyping.
The ADDIE methodology is a waterfall model that involves Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation and Evaluation (VirtualMV, 2014)
The OTARA Methodology stands for Objectives, Theme (or context), Activities, Resources and Assessment (VirtualMV, 2014)
Personally, I think that the OTARA model is the most effective design tool to use when developing a course. This is because it puts a focus on content and allows for an information rich, well designed course. Its also effective because, as you design the OTARA, you can plan the layout of your course, using the OTARA as a guide to make sure that all relevant information, activities, etc is included.
The technologies used this week for delivery on Monday worked quite well. One technology used that I thought stood out for effectiveness was the brainstorming app that Stephanie used. This is because it allowed the students tuning in from home through Adobe connect to be actively participating in the lesson. Apart from the issues with sound that were experienced listening from home, I think the rest of the technology used was very effective.
Reference:
VirtualMV, 2014. Instructional design models.Retrieved from http://wikieducator.org/VirtualMV/Digital_Learning_Technologies/Pedagogies/Instructional_Design_Models
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