Assignment: Computer Based Training/Distance Learning Module- Design Process

Introduction:

This activity introduces you to what is needed to design e-learning educational and training materials. This process includes assessment & analysis, planning, designing, learning theories, and lesson/training plans.

Objectives:

1. Develop a sample needs assessment tool following appropriate designguidelines.
2. Evaluate the knowledge and skills necessary to complete technology training for a simple task.
3. Write objectives following the guidelines provided.
4. Locate helpful websites for topics covered in thismodule.
5. Write a sample lesson plan using guidelinesprovided.

Outline:

Design Process
Assessment and Analysis Planning
Designing Learning Theory
Training/Lessons Plans

Implementation and Evaluation (in next module) Software Analysis - see software analysis guideline

Readings:

1. Read Chapters 6, 7, 8 and 9 in the Simonson et altextbook.
2. Read chapters 2, 3, and 9 in Beissebook
3. Read these articles - located in this module: NADAdocument.

Saxena, M. (2011). Learner Analysis Framework for Globalized E-Learning: A Case Study.

Objectives Specification Tool and an updated version of Blooms taxonomy

Optional Resource:

Here is a site covering most of the topics for instructional design.

Activity:

Assessment and Analysis

1. Review these videos on the DesignProcess:

Analysis Phase
Design Phase
Development Phase
Implementation Phase
Evaluation Phase

Read this short article

2. Assessment of what your learners know and what skills they have is critical to effective delivery of instructional/training materials. For this activity you will use the assessment discussion forum to post a sample survey that you might use to assess your learners for either the help guides (due in the next module) or for the project due at the end of the semester. I've posted 3 samples, now you create one and post your sample. Next, review two other samples posted by your classmates and make constructive comments on them - content, layout, length,etc.

3. Equally important to assessing your learners is completing a task analysis.

a. Select the links below. Look around 2 of the sites and complete one of the lessons on eachsite.

b. Complete the following table answering thesequestions:

What would you need to know to be able to complete any of these activities? What do you think are the objectives of the program?
Who is the target audience?
What types of materials can be taught best using that approach? Content Assessment:
Knowledge/skill needed Objectives Who Content taught

Activity 1
Activity 2

Now, using what you learned, make a list of the assumptions you are making about your learners regarding your module (skills and knowledge they have regarding your topic area)

Make a list of knowledge/functions they need to learn to complete the task for which you are developing the module.

Submit this through the assignment feature.

Planning and Designing

4. Learner centered objectives help guide your development of the learning/training materials including how it should be presented (lessons, activities, assessment,etc).

a. Review the document in BB - Objectives SpecificationTool.
b. Begin to think about your help guide. Share your help guide topic and 3 objectives with your classmates in the discussionforum.
c. Provide comments to 2 of your classmates objectives in the discussionforum.

5. Lesson Plans provide the teacher or trainer with directions on what needs to be done, how the objectives fit with the activities and measurement oflearning.

a. Search the Internet for a lesson plan template. Provide that link in the discussion forum. Why would you trust this source? How helpful is this template in helping your develop a lesson plan (which will be required for theproject)?

b. Use the course template provided in Bb and develop a lesson for some aspectof technology. See the sample provided in BB. Submit it through the assignment feature.

Attachment:- Module-Directions.rar