NSDL 2003

1. The Instructional Architect as a context for studying resource reuse Mimi Recker http://ia.usu.edu NSDL 2003

2. Instructional Architect Instructional Architect NLVM Create account Gather Create & Organize Publish NSDL Search Interface smete.org DLESE Annotated learning resources for instruction (web pages)

3. IA affords opportunities for studying how teachers discover, select, sequence, annotate, and reuse digital learning resources into new instruction: Some findings from a case study of teachers’ practices and desires in the use of NSDL and IA resources Analyses of the kinds of NSDL resources used in teachers’ projects ==> Design guidelines Overview

4. Case Study • Practices and desires surrounding discovery, selection, and use of DL resources • 8 (5 men; 3 women) experienced middle and high school science and math teachers in Utah • 10 weeks • Focus groups, in-school use, interviews, observations

5. Motivations Barriers Search strategies and selection criteria Adaptation and use strategies Findings

6. Provide current, accurate, & quality resources Find by grade level, content area, and type. Link to core standards Provide “small,” easily-reused resources that require no modification Provide searching, browsing and teacher recommendations Provide means to communicate with ‘like-minded’ teachers Some Design Principles