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“Information is not instruction." it has always been too easy to become enamored with the "technology" portion of technology-based training - at the expense of proper design and learning outcomes. David Merrill. Using Technology to Foster Instruction:. Structuring Opportunities to Learn.
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“Information is not instruction." it has always been too easy to become enamored with the "technology" portion of technology-based training - at the expense of proper design and learning outcomes. David Merrill
Using Technologyto Foster Instruction: Structuring Opportunities to Learn
Premise Instruction involves a two way process to communicate information and establish expectations of performance!
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Instruction as communication What important elements were missing that would have ensured more effective communication? Questions Points of reference Formative Feedback Response Guidance
Instruction as identification of outcome performance What important elements were missing that would have ensured optimum performance? Questions Points of reference Purpose Formative Feedback Response GuidancePerformance Outcome
Preparing the student for learning Response Guidance The process whereby one helps to prepare the learner for performance or comprehension Formative Feedback The process of ongoing feedback on the level of student performance and comprehension How might we use technology to support this process? ~
Which of the following activities would be an example of response guidance? • Providing relevant examples of the concept being discussed • A classroom pencil and paper quiz • A final exam • A written assignment
Which of the following would be an example of formative feedback in instruction • An in class or on line discussion • A mid term exam • A take home assignment • A hypothetical question to stimulate thinking
The communication exercise we did earlier is an example of a • Formative feedback exercise • Response guidance exercise • Exercise of futility • Aerobic exercise
What elements in your course design address these critical learning points? Critical Learning Points
Instructional Resources Powerpoint Website Entry Level Textbook Homework Online discussions
Instructional Resources for Entry Level Powerpoint Website Textbook Homework Student enters at higher competency level
Introduction Faculty Outline Due dates Links Fred Curriculum Home
Instructional Resources Powerpoint Website Resources were more to support my teaching than student learning. I was better able to present the information but….. Information is not instruction Text Homework
Instructional Resources Powerpoint A.V. Initial Engagement Discussion
What elements in your course design address this critical learning point? Discussion – onlineQuiz - CPS Process PhaseExercisesProbes Critical Learning Points
Organizing content of Web Sites, Presentations, Discussions • Slow down the presentation of new information to focus on • Clarification – Rephrase - Recall - Expand - Illustrate ( example ) • Critical Awareness - Opposite - Contingency - Cause / Effect • Relation • - Comparison - Relationship • 4. Prediction - What if……… • * These processes do not occur as the final outcome of accumulated information
Recommitment Phase Critical Learning Points
Outcomes when student marginalizes instruction And when instructor does not maximize instruction
Michael Orme , U of T Instructional Resources Evaluation Performance Outcome
Not loose interest Engage sooner Peak more often Higher entry level Successfullydemonstrate outcomes
Maximizing Elements of Instruction The student must consider each element essential for effective learning.
Dissociative Identity Disorder Axis I - Dissociative Disorder Involves the presence of two or more distinct identities or personalities in a single individual. Individual identities or personality states recurrently take control of the person's behaviour Inability to recall extensive personal information
Dissociative Identity Disorder Axis I - Dissociative Disorder Involves the presence of two or more distinct identities or personalities in a single individual. Individual identities or personality states recurrently take control of the person's behaviour Inability to recall extensive personal information Name of DisorderAxis of Classification Classification - Primary grouping & Sub groupingGeneral DefinitionElements of the Disorder Characteristics Onset, Course Prevelence in Childhood & AdolescenceSystems of Influence Conceptual System Etiology Method of Identification Predominant TreatmentDisorder DifferentiationComorbidityApplication - Behaviour Management, Therapeutic Programming, Counselling
Using Technology to prepare the student for learning Response Guidance Website Powerpoint Participating in Discussion Threads Probes AV Support Presentations – computer or oral Guest speakers * Key is to provide elaboration of concept or skill and establishment of standard for the learner
Using Technology to prepare the student for learning Formative Feedback Probes CPS Discussions ExercisesSimulations * Key is to generate information concerning the level of student comprehension and performance.