EDCI- Week 5

 Overview

This week, we will focus on the planning logistics and management for instructional strategy. We will discuss how to choose a delivery system for conducting instruction, how to organize content, and how to select media for an instructional strategy.

Then, we will move forward to the step of “Developing and Selecting Instructional Materials” in the Dick and Carey model. We will take a look at what needs to be included in the instructional package, how to evaluate existing instructional materials, the steps involved in the instructional material development, and resources that you can use to develop your own instructional material.

Objectives

After completing this week, you should be able to:

  • Assess the three components of an instructional package.
  • Evaluate existing instructional materials.
  • Incorporate ARCS to promote learning.
  • Develop multimedia instructional materials to engage learners.

Reading and Resources

Dick, W., Carey, L., & Carey, J. (2015). The Systematic Design of Instruction (8th ed.). Pearson.

  • Chapter 9
  • Chapter 10

Checklist

Over the course of this week, you will be responsible for completing a set of Readings and a series of Online Activities. Make sure you see the assignments outlined below and follow the directions provided.

Complete the Week 5 activities and assignments in the order listed below.

  1. Watch Chapters 9, 10, 11 Video Chapters 9, 10, 12 Video (11:50) – Summer 2022 EDCI 57200-011 DIS (brightspace.com)
  2. Participate in the Week 5 Discussion: Using Media and Visuals to Capture Attention
  3. Review Design Document Part 3 assignment on the left navigation tab

 

ASSIGNMENT 2 pages and 2 references

 Week 5 Discussion: Using Media and Visuals to Capture Attention

This is a whole class discussion.

The ARCS Model is mentioned several times in our course text.  The first component, Attention, is an incredibly important aspect of increasing the interest level (and potentially engagement level) of the learner.  One method to grab or capture a learner’s attention is to begin a chunk of instruction with a relevant and engaging visual or media.

For this week’s post, look carefully at the content of your learning module.  Locate (existing material/resource) or develop (original material/resource) an example of a visual or media source that could be used to introduce the topic in an active, engaging, thought-provoking, or exciting manner.

Example visuals or media source include (not limited to):

  • video clip
  • infographic
  • audio clip
  • cartoon
  • photograph
  • meme

In your initial post (due Wednesday, midnight EST), include the following:

  • Brief description of the topic you are addressing (chunk of instruction or module as a whole—whichever this example directly applies to)
  • Visual or Media — link to it or upload the file
  • Brief rationale as to why you felt this would grab the learner’s attention