ELDT 6100 - Foundations of Learning, Design, and Technology
Just as every building needs a strong foundation, this course has taught me the foundations of the LDT field by introducing various learning models and frameworks and having us apply them to our weekly discussion posts and application project at the end of the semester. Below are a couple of pieces content created for the discussion posts, as well as my artifact for the application project (still in progress).
Discussion Post Artifacts
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Connectivism Word Art
For this post, we were tasked with creating word art for the learning theory of Connectivism - the learning theory focused on the learner being an active participant and connecting with other learners through the use of technology and online networks. I chose to design mine as an eye because it has long symbolized the gateway to the soul. In the case of this learning theory, the eye is the gateway to connecting and engaging with the material presented. The learner’s sense of sight is the first step in recognizing information, which is then eventually processed by the brain. The eye is the catalyst in education.
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Brinkerhoff's Success Case Method Illustration
For this post, I created an illustration applying Brinkerhoff’s Success Case Method - a well-recognized evaluation method - to my application project, which is the creation of an interactive tutorial for teachers and substitutes to teach them how to use the SafeDismissal software. I selected this model because it takes into consideration the systems in place to support performance improvement, success and non-success stories, and the evidence to back up those successes/failures.
Application Project
The application project required us to design either a job aid or tutorial by applying a learning theory and instructional model. As detailed in the application project document, I used Cognivitism and Merrill’s First Principle of Instruction when creating my tutorial module designed for new teachers and substitutes on how to use safeDISMISSAL.COM for releasing students at the end of the day, which can be seen in the Application Project Artifact.