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2 Content Pedagogy
2.1 Creating: Apply content pedagogy to create appropriate uses of processes and technologies
The Instructional Design instructional project was designed with the idea that if
you take the central idea of the most significant learning theories and apply them
to instructional content, you will increase the chances of improving learning for a
instructor led course held in a computer lab. The instructor can provide
computer lab incorporates repetition and practice to encourage retention per the
lead at first and then allow the learner to complete the repetition tasks in their
own way. Providing instruction in a computer lab supports the learners acquisition
of 21st Century Skills necessary for the task and the digital age. And finally,
through further exploration and completion of the tasks support the Humanism
Theory. Actively engaging the student through questions and the completion of
using the THINK then DO Instructional Design Model and implements appropriate
systems. The instructional goal is to document and instruct the steps and
instructor with extensive knowledge of Microsoft Word and the BASIS system as
purpose. The required transaction and the submission of a sample transaction will
demonstrate the prior knowledge and skills of the BASIS accounting system.
requisites, Microsoft Word and BASIS, prior to delivering the instruction. Verifiable
and executable content will be available to allow users to complete the tasks
instructed and provided in the learning material. The use of these educational
2.3 Assessing/ Evaluating: Assess the adequacy of learning and evaluate the instruction and
The Enhancement and Productivity Tools course designed for the Distance
Learning course includes several forms of assessment and evaluation. The first
measurement of learning. The skills assessment is not graded but it does provide
points for completion. Formative assessments are in the form of quizzes and are
included in every learning module. The quizzes measure the content learned for
assignments for each learning objective and module and serve as a measurement
and application of the skills learned. A final summative assessment is in the form
of a final project that the student will design and create and must include at least
two of the advanced skills learned in the course. The final project will serve as a
learned. A final technology skills assessment will be conducted and will serve as
an evaluation tool. The initial and the final technology skills assessment will be
2.4 Managing: Manage processes and resources to provide supportive learning communities,
create flexible and diverse learning environments, and demonstrate appropriate content
pedagogy.
Productivity Tools course due to the large number of applications and external
resources used in the course. The course was designed to operate in the
communication was online, and all assignments were completed with one or more
pedagogy began with the division of the learning environment into distinct
modules that worked with one primary application at a time. This meant that
when the learning module was teaching a PowerPoint activity, the primary
all learners and were appropriately related to the learning module was
2.5 Ethics: Design and select media, technology, and processes that emphasize the diversity of
our society.
the AECT society, and the profession. Ethics, in the Distance Learning course, are
publishing only original work, and following Blackboard publication policies and
procedures. Ethics are also demonstrated in the design with adherence to design
principles that demonstrate respect and sensitivity to the diversity of the audience
that the course is designed for. And, in all cases, I will always remain open to
Additional considerations for diversity and respect of the individual are in the
design of instructional modules and processes that can be completed in the order
that benefits the learner based on their educational needs, time constraints, skill
EVIDENCE OF STANDARDS ACHIEVEMENT 6
institutions with ready access to the online services, internet-based tutorials such
as GCF Learn Free which are available in multiple languages, and communication
blogs. Through the Blackboard Discussions Boards, Wikis, and Blog features,
an inclusive and respectful learning environment where opinions and ideas can be
voiced and shared. Supporting the use of alternate productivity software that is
available to the learner further supports the diverse nature of the students