Great explanation on media strategy and instructional media design.
I have gotten some ideas on how to improve one of my courses if not all of them. In some ways, it helps the students and provides several different types of learning for the different types of learners. It can reinforce what was taught in the classroom.
Design and develop online courses with instructional design
This module shows me the importance of the selection of an appropriate design and development methodology for an efficient instructional design.
Understanding The six principals of media strategy can help rely the information effectively.
multitude of media strategies that can be used for different learning styles
Using different graphics and varying assessment tools, engages the students and facilitates learning.
Use of different modalities enhances student learning for different types of learning styles
Excellent information on media strategies and the ISD. I can apply it in my classes.
Written feedback and instruction should not be in long paragraphs. Other methods such as videos or verbal feedback may be helpful.
Online learning courses must be designed in a to sdupport the many different potential studets that may take the course.
I have learned of the importance for student interaction, both with their peers and the instructor.
This section shows the benefit of peer feedback, student evaluation, and the use of evaluation rubrics. These are useful to help students see how to improve their learning.
Kasey McCusker
I learned how the Instructional Design Steps / phases play such a big part in forming a class collective, unity among the students and enable the class to stay engaged through multiple uses of media.
I will most likely apply what I learned of the ISD during curriculum review and I plan on ensuring the media input is varied and relevant.
Strangely enough, one of the requests I get most often when discussing peer reviewed papers is that we make them anonymous. Granted, I do that anyway, but students tend to be self-conscious about who sees their name on the rating sheets. They would prefer anonymity.
Feedback is important for students, perhaps more so in an online course. Getting feedback from peers on discussions, from the teacher on assignments and feedback through interactive slides such as those used in this course All of this is needed under normal face-to-face class conditions, but this feedback is needed even more in the online universe to avoid feelings of isolation or operating in a void.
Never thought about the importance of artwork. Adding some color to the Modules will show students that there is more to this course than just text
Since online learning is self directed, I believe an organized format that is easy for students to follow is critical to a student's success and to retaining students in an online learning environment.
Joyce Hladky
The four steps are important to be sure good design and consitency are incorporated into course development.
