A virtual class is when you are actively involved in the learning process. it is basically a form of learning by doing. The objective of a virtual classroom is to improve access to advanced educational experiences by allowing students and instructors to participate in remote learning communities using computers. For example in this class, we are learning about Instructional design by researching and learning while engaging in a form of instructional design through on-line learning and the posting of the blog. An example of virtual learning in public school classrooms would be using programs such as Elluminate. With Elluminate students and teachers are able to communicate live using the following methods; voice, text chat, and emoticons.
A hybrid class provides classroom learning with online learning. In a hybrid course a significant portion of the learning is done online, which reduces the amount of time spent in a traditional face to face classroom. An example of hybrid class would be a class where students attend faceto face classes for instruction, but complete all research an assignments online and submit assignments electronically.
Corporate distributed learning allows companies to offer training to their employees at their leisure from locations other than the workplace. Many retail companies have training modules set up for employees to complete online which can be done on their own time. This eliminates the need for on the premises training which saves the company money.
Academic distributed learning allows learning that has traditionally been offered in the classroom take place in locations other than the classroom. For instance TWU has a library science degree which can be completed totally online without ever setting foot in the classroom.
An example of free distributed learning would be through videoconferencing. This allows individuals to learn at their own pace through face to face interaction.
Chapter 29 discusses the concept of reusability characteristics. Explain how the course could be redesigned to improve reusability without changing the underlying content.
I recently took a 2-day workshop titled Response To Intervention(RTI) Pyramid. The content of the course was too broad. I believe the training could be condensed down to 1 day. I received a bound copy of the powerpoint presentation which consisted of 276 pages. I was responsible for taking the information gathered in this workshop back to my school and presenting it to my colleagues. With the powerpoint being so large it was quite an undertaking trying to condense this information down to a 45 minute presentation. I believe the material should have been broken down into smaller units. In the back of the book, there was a huge variety of example action plans of schools who implemented the program. These examples were not in any particular order. I believe these examples should have been arranged according to the three levels of public school: elementary, middle school, and high school to make it more user friendly.
Chapter 30 takes a look at using rich media. Find or create a visual for instruction describing its surface and functional features.
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Chapter 31 discusses the future of instructional technologies in the near future from metadata to nanotechnology. Describe how nanotechnology could be used to improve a specific job or task you are familiar with.
My principal basically notifies us of everything via email. We are expected to check our email daily.However, with my busy teacher schedule, I do not always find time to check my email and sometimes find out about important events a little late, or have to be verbally reminded. If I had the nanotechnology of a chip implanted (not so much in my body, but maybe in my watch or a necklace)which could notify me when I received an email from my administrator, it would make my life a lot easier. Even better than that, if I could reply to the email with a verbally response to the chip, it would save a lot of time. Hence, I would have more time to work on my craft and become a better teacher.
Chapter 32 provides two points of view on the direction of the field- the straight and narrow road and the broad and inclusive road. Which point of view do you agree with and why?
I agree with the Broad and Inclusive Road because it is less rigid and allows for more flexibility. The world is constantly changing and the role of technology along with it. It will be necessary for students to be well versed in the role of technology in all forms of instruction. The straight and narrow road does not allow for change. If we do not adapt to the changing times, then we will be left behind. The broad and inclusiive road incorporates sociology and anthropology, professional practices, and humanities and technology is a major component of all of these fields.
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