Instructional Design Models
There are 2 instructional design models that I found that forces the instructor to consider how evaluation will occur during the planning of the design process. The models are the 5E model and the Gradual Release of Responsibility model.
5E Model- The 5E model is an instructional design that assist instructors with creating quality lessons for higher level learning. Through this instructional design, instructors must plan how they assess learning from the concepts being taught. It's a step by step learning experience that allows instructors to prepare success during evaluation or assessment.
To read about the 5E model click on this link for detailed information http://www.cscope.us/5E.pdf
GRR- Gradual Release of Responsibilty includes evaluation and assessment in the planning of instruction.
Technological Innovation
The technological innovation that I have recently experienced at work is an increase in the student to computer ratio. Our school has recently increased the amount of computers that are avaliable to our students in the classroom by purchasing COW's (computers on wheels).
Perceived Attributes
Relative advantage- Initially, the idea of having at least two desktop computers in each classroom and a computer lab in each school was thought to be sufficient technology in our district. As the district moves in the direction of preparing our students to be learners of the 21st century it became important to incorporate technology as often as possible within the lesson design. With between 20-30 students in classes on campuses with several grade levels it was very difficult to incorporate technology as often as needed due to the shortage of technology and computers on campus. The district began to purchase COW's or computers on wheels, which are at least 24-30 laptops on a cart. My campus currently has 7 COW's and 2 full computer labs that has aided in increasing the use of technology among our students.
Compatability- The idea of increasing the amount of COW's on the campus was compatible with the belief system of the district, campus, teachers, and administrators due to the goal of increasing the use of technology in the classroom.
Complexity- The process of using the COW's was not complex at all. What became complex was the internet connection not working properly at all times and maintaing the condition of the laptops. In the beginning some of the laptops were not connecting to the networks internet connection. It was also discovered that some of the internet outlets in the classrooms didn't work properly. As a result of getting the laptops our school had to have upgrades on hardware in the classrooms in order for the COW's to work properly in each classroom.
Trialability- Our campus did have a trial period with two COW's initially and it was difficult to spread them out amongst the entire campus regularly. They became popular and everyone wanted to use them so our principal pushed for more money for more technology.
Observability- As our campus showed the use of technology through our lesson designs we were able to get additional funding from the state or our district to acquire more COW's.
Situational Leadership
On my campus I have been asked to conduct a staff development that will encourage teachers to incorporate more technology in their instruction. Not only allowing students to use technology but teachers using technology to instruct in their classrooms too. In order for staff development to be a success on my canpus I will have to design it to meet the needs of S3,R3 co-workers. I have a great relationship with my co-workers which is beneficial for the transfer of information. However, there is a high level of negativity when it comes to using technology on our campus. Many complain that there isn't enough various types of technology or that there isn't enough training on various types of technology. There are also complaints of people feeling as though they are being asked to change their teaching style, which they have been doing for years. So, the situational leadership model has helped to identify my audience and allow me to design staff development that can address the areas of uncertainity and negativity in my co-workers.
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