During my doctoral studies in instructional design, I studied program evaluation. It was one of my favorite courses. I like the challenge of investigating situations to better understand contexts for continuous improvement. Additionally, for two years, I evaluated alternative educational programs for the state of Florida. I enjoyed getting to know the stakeholders, as well as how their programs functioned.
Read moreI’ll be attending the University of Hawai’i Kapi’olani Community College Summer Camp next week for the first time. It’s not an actual camp but rather the theme for the conference: group excursions, open swim, fireside chats, story circles, and camp counselor sessions. Come check it out with me, a camp counselor! I’ll be keynoting on Thursday, August 6 at 10:00
Read moreIn my departure from a College that uses Schoology, I thought of ways that I might be able to save my online course designs for future use even though my new workplace doesn’t use this learning management system (LMS). Fortunately, I was able to save the entire course files, not just the individual material. First, I saved them to my
Read moreThis year, I’m celebrating my 5th anniversary as an instructional designer (ID). Prior to this career path, I was an educator for 18 years, so the transition was not difficult. As I reflect on the success I’m enjoying at Spring Hill College (SHC) now, I want to acknowledge the invaluable practical experience gained as an instructional designer during my doctoral
Read moreOnline Community of Inquiry Syllabus Rubric, Copyright 2015 by Rogers & Van Haneghan
Read moreI’d like to share my schedule of face-to-face workshops that I’ll be giving this school year. I work at the Innovation in Learning Center (ILC) at the University of South Alabama. They host ongoing professional development workshops for faculty and staff for online teaching. I work for the ILC as a graduate research assistant. My work includes designing, developing, and
Read moreNote: This is part V in a series of summaries on instructional design articles. Tracey, M., & Morrison, G. R. (2012). Instructional design in business and industry. In R. A. Reiser & J. V. Dempsey (Eds.) Trends & issues in instructional design & technology (3rd ed.). (pp. 178-186). Columbus, OH: Merrill-Prentice Hall Tracey and Morrison described the role of instructional
Read moreNote: Part III in a series on instructional design articles. This photo was taken of Sandra at the Juvenile Justice Education Institute during her presentation. According to Goldsmith and Busby, effective management decisions are based on an understanding of resource scarcity and supply and demand. There are three types of resources: people, time, and money. Scarcity occurs when the demand
Read moreNote: This is part two in a series of synopsis from articles and documents that I have read regarding instructional design. Department of Defense (2001, August 31). Instructional systems development/Systems approach to training and education (Part 2 of 5 parts). Washington, DC: Department of Defense. MIL-HDBK-29612-21. The Department of Defense (DOD) Handbook serves as a guide for solicitations
Read moreEven after his death, Robert Mills Gagné continues to be one of the most influential contributors to instructional design. His work with the US Army Air Corps was instrumental in aiding the military during World War II to screen aviation recruits effectively and efficiently. This work led to the first edition of The Conditions of Learning in 1965, of
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