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EDLD 5368 Instructional Design Reflection

Williamson and Redish (2009) described the third Technology Facilitation and Leadership standard as the ability to create and design curriculum plans that utilize technology to maximize student learning. Within the Instructional Design course, we were asked to develop a course that employed the use of Schoology and the creation of an online class. It was enlightening to see the production of a course, after having been a student in one for quite some time. This program was my second endeavor into online learning. The first online course I took was much closer to traditional paper-based distance learning rather than online learning. The use of the discussion boards added an element of personalization that was not available in the first course I took online. This was incorporated into my design of my online learning projected created for this course. Watson (2007) discussed how online learning was infiltrating all levels of education. As technology leaders, we need to not only be prepared for the incorporation of online learning, but be ready to assist others with this transition. The second proficiency set forth within the TExES Framework dictates understanding how to use technology tools. This was utilized to a great extent within this course. Not only did an online course have to be designed, but Web 2.0 tools had to be incorporated. Our discussion boards served as the inspiration to add that tool within the course I designed. There is much that can be learned from discussion of the material covered and a forum for questions and open dialogue about the course and assignments. Price (2005) addressed the struggle that exists in the classroom between the move to digital content from the traditional staples of a classroom, such as the textbook and the chalkboard. As online learning becomes more and more prevalent, educators must adapt to the ever-changing world to prepare students most effectively. Everyone’s role in the school is changing; from the principal to the student all must adapt to not be left behind. This assignment allowed me to realize how user-friendly sites have become in creating online content. I have considered revamping much of the content to allow for online access within the curriculum of my Communication Applications course. With the job hunt moving online, students need to learn how to maneuver through online applications with ease to be competitive in the job market. While rethinking how to approach these needs, online components have emerged as a potential solution.

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