There are many opportunities for using technology to enhance teaching and learning. The purpose of this course is to explore technology as it relates to instructional design. Content will review adult learning theories and cover the theoretical and practical application of instructional design theories as well as the instructional design process.
Unit 2 Instructional Design Theories By immersing myself in the assigned readings and my own selected readings about the instructional design theories, it is valuable to notice that all of them are trying to approach the truth from its angle. Meleis (2010) stated that “theories provide frameworks for understanding complex situations” (p.63). Nevertheless, when it comes to choose, I would choose the 4C/ID Model and the Multiple Intelligences Theory to guide my instructional design in the future. Here is why I believe that the aforementioned instructional design theories are ideal in terms of providing guidance on how to design or create the instruction to enhance learning (Mastrian, McGonigle, Mahan, & Bixler, 2011). The 4C/ID model main theoretical premise can be explained by its focus on teaching complex task as a whole rather than simplifying the tasks into smaller pieces, which are designed to put the learner in an educational situation that is very similar to real-life situations. This will sharp learners’ competences and upgrade their critical thinking abilities to the next level. In nursing education, this is what we need to prepare independent practitioners, who can serve their society in an ideal way. Let us discuss the following example of test assembling as it servers the purpose of supporting the 4C/ID Model. One of the most important test assembling rules that must be considered is to integrate and scramble the test items in a way that avoids putting all the test items that are centered on the same topic together. Avoid grouping items by contents area would positively factor into testing learners’ ability to critically think by using higher cognitive level since scrambled test items sequence is more realistic. This approach will prepare our student to pass NCLEX-RN considering that license exam is similarly assembled (McDonald, 2014). And also prepare them to face every day nursing challenges in the practical arena, where the multiple layers of complicity are the norm. Therefore, this model is more realistic in preparing our students to step confidently into their future. Similarly, the application of Multiple Intelligences Theory as an instructional design theory has proven its ability to enrich the learning experience with diverse and non-traditional elements of success. It is unique in terms of its ability to broaden the educational scope to be more open to accept other types of intelligence such as, however not limited to, interpersonal, verbal-linguistic, and naturalistic intelligences. This theory perfectly matches with the young generations of learners as it improves learning and provide instructors with the opportunities to incorporate innovative technologies. References Mastrian, K. G., McGonigle, D., Mahan, W. L., & Bixler, B. (2011). Integrating technology in nursing education: Tools for the knowledge era. Sudbury, MA.: Jones and Bartlett McDonald, M. (2014). The nurse educator's guide to assessing learning outcomes. Jones & Bartlett Publishers. Meleis, A.I. (Ed.). (2010). Transitions Theory. New York: Springer.
Dr. Frutchey, In response to your question about giving examples (tasks or concepts) that a nursing instructor would teach with the selected instructional design models, I would like to start by the 4-Component Instructional Design (4C/ID) model. An instructor should know that this model emphasizes the integrity and learning support in the holistic level (Xin, 2012) Therefore, I would use this instructional design model in teaching contents that required higher cognitive abilities and knowledge integration. This perfectly matches the contents of critical care nursing. In order to achieve this, I would use the unfolding case studies as this simulates clinical, real-world settings. Relative to the Multiple Intelligences Theory as an instructional design theory, I would use it as a guide to teach my students the communication skills in a practical way. This theory is an effective tool to enrich the learning experience in such an important topic. It has the ability to broaden the educational scope to be more open to accept other types of intelligences such as, however not limited to, interpersonal and verbal-linguistic intelligence. These intelligences are extremely important in teaching communication skills in nursing considering the fact that communication is a core skill of nursing profession. References Xin, L. (2012). An enlightenment of 4C/ID model for principles of teaching ability training for normal students. International Conference on Education Technology & Computer, 43,1-6. Retrieved from http://www.ipcsit.com/vol43/043-ICETC2012-T2059.pdf
Unit 3: Legal and Ethical Issues in Technology All learners and educators are invited to contemplate about the following important fact in which Redding (2003) highlighted that Of all that man knows, 5% was learned in the first 10.000 years, 25% was learned in 400 years, 70% was learned in the last 50 years! To be successful, one must be a life-long learner, a high self-directed learner. Nations that value high self-directed learning will dominate the world (p.156). In reflection to the aforementioned excerpt, it is clear that the landmark of the past several decades and up to the current time is the technological scientific revolution and its unlimited advanced digital applications. One of the most fruitful advanced technologies that can be used to create a meaningful and effective educational environment is the Information and Communication Technology (ICT). According to Lahti, Hätönen, and Välimäki (2014) ICT reshaped the man’s life by pervading all angles and aspects of existence to the degree that it made the world as a small global village. Education in general and nursing education in particular is no exception. ICTs have the capacity to recreate the educational environment to be meaningful, attractive, effective, and fruitful for both the student and the faculty member. However, technology is a double edge sword. In other words, it can be helpful in enriching the learning experience and upgrade it to the next level. Conversely, it can be a significant threat to the entire educational process meaningfulness at, if misused. A good example of this in the educational arena would be using technology to cheat. Therefore, I would like to highlight this through the selected article. Stonecypher and Willson (2014) article is one of my favorite articles, considering the fact that the authors recommended to use technology to counter cheating technologies. For example, they recommended technology enhanced test security by using fingerprints, video and voice recognition, and interference with calculator memory, as well as software to lock the computer desktop to deter any unethical academic behavior that students can do. The second article that I would like to highlight in this discussion is about pilgrims. In which Probett (2011) design a practical steps to deter the aforementioned academic problem through the following simple, yet effective steps: 1. Change assignments every time 2. Create unique course-specific assignments. 3. As educators, walk the talk: Check your own papers 4. Use technology. For example, Turnitin technology. In conclusion, let us create an ethical learning environment that foster students’ development in a meaningful way by using academic integrity as the cornerstone of our work. References Lahti, M., Hätönen, H., & Välimäki, M. (2014). Impact of e-learning on nurses' and student nurses knowledge, skills, and satisfaction: A systematic review and meta-analysis. International journal of nursing studies. 51(1), 136-149, doi:10.1016/j.ijnurstu.2012. Probett, C. (2011). Plagiarism Prevention. Business Communication Quarterly,74(2), 170 Redding, T. (2003). Preparing your learners for my e-Learning: An e-learning vendor’s point of view. In P. George (Eds.), Preparing learners for e-learning (p.156). USA: John Wiley & Sons. Stonecypher, K., & Willson, P. (2014). Academic policies and practices to deter cheating in Nursing Education. Nursing Education Perspectives, 35(3), 167-179.
Technology is truly a double edge sword. IT support cheating and improves surveillance to combat cheating. When using technology, it is important to remember the words.."just because we can, does not mean we should....."
Unit 2
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By immersing myself in the assigned readings and my own selected readings about the instructional design theories, it is valuable to notice that all of them are trying to approach the truth from its angle. Meleis (2010) stated that “theories provide frameworks for understanding complex situations” (p.63). Nevertheless, when it comes to choose, I would choose the 4C/ID Model and the Multiple Intelligences Theory to guide my instructional design in the future. Here is why I believe that the aforementioned instructional design theories are ideal in terms of providing guidance on how to design or create the instruction to enhance learning (Mastrian, McGonigle, Mahan, & Bixler, 2011).
The 4C/ID model main theoretical premise can be explained by its focus on teaching complex task as a whole rather than simplifying the tasks into smaller pieces, which are designed to put the learner in an educational situation that is very similar to real-life situations. This will sharp learners’ competences and upgrade their critical thinking abilities to the next level. In nursing education, this is what we need to prepare independent practitioners, who can serve their society in an ideal way. Let us discuss the following example of test assembling as it servers the purpose of supporting the 4C/ID Model. One of the most important test assembling rules that must be considered is to integrate and scramble the test items in a way that avoids putting all the test items that are centered on the same topic together. Avoid grouping items by contents area would positively factor into testing learners’ ability to critically think by using higher cognitive level since scrambled test items sequence is more realistic. This approach will prepare our student to pass NCLEX-RN considering that license exam is similarly assembled (McDonald, 2014). And also prepare them to face every day nursing challenges in the practical arena, where the multiple layers of complicity are the norm. Therefore, this model is more realistic in preparing our students to step confidently into their future.
Similarly, the application of Multiple Intelligences Theory as an instructional design theory has proven its ability to enrich the learning experience with diverse and non-traditional elements of success. It is unique in terms of its ability to broaden the educational scope to be more open to accept other types of intelligence such as, however not limited to, interpersonal, verbal-linguistic, and naturalistic intelligences. This theory perfectly matches with the young generations of learners as it improves learning and provide instructors with the opportunities to incorporate innovative technologies.
References
Mastrian, K. G., McGonigle, D., Mahan, W. L., & Bixler, B. (2011). Integrating technology in nursing education: Tools for the knowledge era. Sudbury, MA.: Jones and Bartlett
McDonald, M. (2014). The nurse educator's guide to assessing learning outcomes. Jones & Bartlett Publishers.
Meleis, A.I. (Ed.). (2010). Transitions Theory. New York: Springer.
What tasks or concepts would you teach with these models? Please provide an example.
DeleteDr. Frutchey,
DeleteIn response to your question about giving examples (tasks or concepts) that a nursing instructor would teach with the selected instructional design models, I would like to start by the 4-Component Instructional Design (4C/ID) model. An instructor should know that this model emphasizes the integrity and learning support in the holistic level (Xin, 2012) Therefore, I would use this instructional design model in teaching contents that required higher cognitive abilities and knowledge integration. This perfectly matches the contents of critical care nursing. In order to achieve this, I would use the unfolding case studies as this simulates clinical, real-world settings.
Relative to the Multiple Intelligences Theory as an instructional design theory, I would use it as a guide to teach my students the communication skills in a practical way. This theory is an effective tool to enrich the learning experience in such an important topic. It has the ability to broaden the educational scope to be more open to accept other types of intelligences such as, however not limited to, interpersonal and verbal-linguistic intelligence. These intelligences are extremely important in teaching communication skills in nursing considering the fact that communication is a core skill of nursing profession.
References
Xin, L. (2012). An enlightenment of 4C/ID model for principles of teaching ability training for normal students. International Conference on Education Technology & Computer, 43,1-6. Retrieved from http://www.ipcsit.com/vol43/043-ICETC2012-T2059.pdf
Excellent. Thank you.
DeleteUnit 3: Legal and Ethical Issues in Technology
ReplyDeleteAll learners and educators are invited to contemplate about the following important fact in which Redding (2003) highlighted that
Of all that man knows, 5% was learned in the first 10.000 years, 25% was learned in 400 years, 70% was learned in the last 50 years! To be successful, one must be a life-long learner, a high self-directed learner. Nations that value high self-directed learning will dominate the world (p.156).
In reflection to the aforementioned excerpt, it is clear that the landmark of the past several decades and up to the current time is the technological scientific revolution and its unlimited advanced digital applications. One of the most fruitful advanced technologies that can be used to create a meaningful and effective educational environment is the Information and Communication Technology (ICT). According to Lahti, Hätönen, and Välimäki (2014) ICT reshaped the man’s life by pervading all angles and aspects of existence to the degree that it made the world as a small global village. Education in general and nursing education in particular is no exception. ICTs have the capacity to recreate the educational environment to be meaningful, attractive, effective, and fruitful for both the student and the faculty member. However, technology is a double edge sword. In other words, it can be helpful in enriching the learning experience and upgrade it to the next level. Conversely, it can be a significant threat to the entire educational process meaningfulness at, if misused. A good example of this in the educational arena would be using technology to cheat. Therefore, I would like to highlight this through the selected article. Stonecypher and Willson (2014) article is one of my favorite articles, considering the fact that the authors recommended to use technology to counter cheating technologies. For example, they recommended technology enhanced test security by using fingerprints, video and voice recognition, and interference with calculator memory, as well as software to lock the computer desktop to deter any unethical academic behavior that students can do.
The second article that I would like to highlight in this discussion is about pilgrims. In which Probett (2011) design a practical steps to deter the aforementioned academic problem through the following simple, yet effective steps:
1. Change assignments every time
2. Create unique course-specific assignments.
3. As educators, walk the talk: Check your own papers
4. Use technology. For example, Turnitin technology.
In conclusion, let us create an ethical learning environment that foster students’ development in a meaningful way by using academic integrity as the cornerstone of our work.
References
Lahti, M., Hätönen, H., & Välimäki, M. (2014). Impact of e-learning on nurses' and student nurses knowledge, skills, and satisfaction: A systematic review and meta-analysis. International journal of nursing studies. 51(1), 136-149, doi:10.1016/j.ijnurstu.2012.
Probett, C. (2011). Plagiarism Prevention. Business Communication Quarterly,74(2), 170
Redding, T. (2003). Preparing your learners for my e-Learning: An e-learning vendor’s point of view. In P. George (Eds.), Preparing learners for e-learning (p.156). USA: John Wiley & Sons.
Stonecypher, K., & Willson, P. (2014). Academic policies and practices to deter cheating in Nursing Education. Nursing Education Perspectives, 35(3), 167-179.
Technology is truly a double edge sword. IT support cheating and improves surveillance to combat cheating. When using technology, it is important to remember the words.."just because we can, does not mean we should....."
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