Instructional theory

The first is on the influence of instructional strategies, especially as they relate to desired learning outcomes and cognitive processing. It is in this area that Mayer started researching and publishing at the beginning of his career, and he continues to make significant contributions to the related knowledge base. The second, though more prominent, area of research for Mayer centers on multimedia learning. He has developed the cognitive theory of multimedia learning, and over time his research on the relationship between text and pictures has moved from paper-based to computer-based lessons, and is now shifting to include computer games as well. The following section provides a synthesis of Mayer’s research and key contributions in each of these…

and appealing instruction; it supports coordination among designers, developers, and those who will implement the instruction; it facilitates dissemination of information; it supports the development of alternative delivery systems; it facilitates consistency among objectives, activities, and assessments; and it provides a systematic framework for dealing with problems (p. 8-9). As with any process, there are limitations of systematic instructional design. Systematic instructional design may…

inherent advantages using online learning technologies in their teaching.” The assumption of barriers entering the study were: “personal barriers, learning style barriers, instructional barriers, organizational barriers, situational barriers, content stability barriers, and technological barriers.” The study comprised of a 31-item questionnaire distributed over several online forums to allow human resource development professionals engagement on the state of blended learning now and how they…

Role of Research in Instructional Design The role of an educator entails more than mere passion; it demands knowledge. Research responds to this demand. It discloses essential knowledge about learners, reveals social, psychosocial and neurological progressions that stimulate human behavior and influence society. Additionally, research is the illuminator that affords practitioners knowledge of the learning process, produces data for creation of learning models, and supplies information used to…

“A Teen Take on Ed Tech” was an article written by Soraya Shockley. This article is about using technology in education. Like everything, this article has its strengths and weaknesses. I felt that the organization, the clarity of the main points, and the focus made this a strong article, even though I felt that the inconsistency of the vocabulary weakened the article, overall I feel that Shockley has a well-written article. In Soraya Shockley’s article teens discuss their point of view, and the…

too many school systems report a lack of competition for broadband services in many parts of the United States, particularly in rural areas” (pp. 41-42) “Create more high-quality content and software” (p. 286) “Technology should not be separate from content area learning but used to transform and expand pre- and in-service learning as an integral part of teacher learning” (p. 41) “Provide more sustained, high-quality professional development and overall support for teachers seeking to innovate…

(c) The rising tuition costs in face to face courses (d) The lack of classroom infrastructure in the universities to accommodate high enrollment and more students in the campus (e) Learning at a pace that is appropriate to the students skillset and (f) freedom for those who are overwhelmed or feel stressful in the classroom environment. This increasing popularity often translates to another question: Can online education replace face to face education, in the coming years? My position on this,…

Distance learning has not only been a valuable substitute for traditional on-campus classes, but it has also helped many students to complete undergraduate degrees. Multiple universities have expanded their online education programs to supply comparable learning competence as traditional classroom experience. Some secondary schools in the U.S. have offered blended classes as well to their students which generally includes an on-campus class and online supplement assignments and learning…

exercises and tutorials” (p. 53). When this instructional practice is not paired with another higher level thinking skill, often provides data that can be inconclusive. For example, “CAI effects appear larger for students in larger classes, especially those with a high level of student heterogeneity in math achievement and those in classes in which students have poor records” (p. 55). As class sizes increase in school districts each year, the need for individualized instruction increases as…

I draw purpose to my living. I never knew I would be an Instructional designer when I applied for my Engineering degree in Computer Science. It was not until my first job as a software engineer that I realized how enthralling it can be to write training content. After finishing my fresher orientation I had a choice to join the training team on a temporary assignment or to wait for a suitable IT project. I preferred getting started with the training assignment instead of waiting. I joined a…