Agenda

Debrief on past module developmentTools for online content development

• Module development template• Timeline• Suggested guidelines for developing PD

•Large group brainstormFuture direction and plans

Why this Framework?

Goal : To facilitate the development of quality online professional development

You climbed the mountain like this…

But you can get there like this too…

Group Brainstorm

What were some of the challenges or rough spots in building the first few modules?

In small groups – write down on sticky notesSort into categories

Designing Online Modules

Streamlining the process

Systematic Design of Instruction

Is…• More effective• More efficient• Process can be replicated• Lower costs over time

…and the process can be explained to others

Tools to help in Systematic Instructional Design

• Online Module Development Template• Development Timeline Form• Suggested guidelines for developing PD

The Larger Context

DesignDevelop

Analyze: PD that needs to be developed is stated and defined (Prior decisions based on in RTTP grant proposal)

Implement

Evaluate (Summative Evaluation) Example-Guskey’s Model

The Design Process

*Pre Content Design Decisions

*ContentDevelopment

(Module Development

Template)

*Design*Development

*Beta Test

Timeline

• Broad Instructional Purpose• Target Audience• Identify Connections to NCEES; Teacher

Standards, etc.• Nature of Web-Based Instruction

– Online support for face to face– Hybrid/Blended– Completely online

Pre Content Design

Decisions

Content

(Module Development

Template)

DesignDevelopment

Beta TestPre-Content Design Decisions

Pre-Content Design Decisions• Level of Interactivity

– Facilitator lead: learning community– Independent learning with learning community– Independent learning

• Length of Module– Hours to complete (Including individual and

collaborative activities)• Timeline• Decide on Tense, Person, Tone (Style guides)

Pre Content Design

Decisions

Content

(Module Development

Template)

DesignDevelopment

Beta Test

Content Determination

1. Outline and Flow: Online Module Development Template

2. Detailed Content Materials

Pre Content Design

Decisions

Content

(Module Development

Template)

DesignDevelopment

Beta Test

Content Determination (Online Module Development Template)

1. Setting the Stage: Learner/ & Context – Who is the targeted learner (teacher, principal etc)– Grade level– Content area– Potential obstacles and available resources

2. Determining Instructional Goals and Learning Objectives

Pre Content Design

Decisions

Content

(Module Development

Template)

DesignDevelopment

Beta Test

3. Determining Course Content – Content topics – Sequencing and organizing content

4. Adding Assessment – Includes activities, self assessment surveys,

reflections, etc.

5. Selecting Instructional Strategies– Content delivery, activities, group work etc,

Pre Content Design

Decisions

Content

(Module Development

Template)

DesignDevelopment

Beta Test

Content Determination (Online Module Development Template)

Content DeterminationOnline Module Development Template

Collect Detailed Content– Documents, links, audio, text, visual etc– Style Guide followed

Woven Through Content– 21 Century Skills– Model exemplary teaching strategies– Judicious technology use

Pre Content Design

Decisions

Content

(Module Development

Template)

DesignDevelopment

Beta Test

Development Phase

• Design of Module in Predetermined Platform

• Development of New Materials– Movies– Narrated slide shows– Flash etc.

• Development-Review-Changes cycle(s)– Within development team/content team

Pre Content Design

Decisions

Content

(Module Development

Template)

DesignDevelopment

Beta Test

Formative Evaluation Pre Content Design

Decisions

Content

(Module Development

Template)

DesignDevelopment

Beta Test

Step 1Beta test 3 or 4 Learners

• Modifications as needed

Step 2Outside of ERD Review

• Modifications as needed

Questions?

Quick Demo of the online version of the template

Online Module Development Timeline

To guide the development process and ensure the timely completion of the module

Members of the Content Development Team

Content Development Team Leader

• Coordinate team work• Make a list of

responsibilities• Timeline and Module

Development template• Communicate with tech

development team

Suggested Team Responsibilities

• Content collection• Content editing• Graphics• Videos• Narration script

Three Steps of the Timeline

1. Pre-Module / Pre-Content design decisions2. Part A - Complete the Module Development

Template (MDT)Part B – Content Development Team develops detailed module content

3. Completed course materials given to Online Module Developer

Online Module Development Timeline StepsStep One

Pre-Module/Pre-Content Decisions

Pre Content Design

Decisions

• Decide on: – Date to begin building the module– Date for module to go live– Length of the module– Audience

• Content Development Team Leader and ERD initial Step One

Online Module Development Timeline Steps

• Decide on dates for:– First draft MDT– Second draft MDT– Final draft of MDT

• Content Development Team Leader and ERD initial Step Two Part A

Step Two – Part AComplete the Module Development Template

Content

(Module Development

Template)

Online Module Development Timeline StepsStep Two – Part B

Develop the Detailed Module Content

• Content Development Team:– Collect and build the detailed module

content / materials based on the Final Draft of the Module Development Template.

• This will include:– Instructional goals / learning objectives– Detailed content– Instructional strategies (activities) – Assessments

• Development Team Leader and ERD will initial Step Two Part B

Content

(Module Development

Template)

Online Module Development Timeline StepsStep Three

Completed course materials given to Online Module Developers

• Online development of the module• Receive completed:

– Videos– Audio files– Images– Photo Release forms

• Content Development Team Leader and Online Module Developer initial Step Three

DesignDevelopment

Beta Test

Online Module Development Timeline StepsStep Three (cont.)

Online Module Developers complete the module

• First draft review• Second draft review• Final draft review for beta test• Final draft review by external

review team• Date given for completed

module to “go live” – Should match “go live” date from

Step One

DesignDevelopment

Beta Test

Questions?

• Questions, clarifications, feedback on time-line or template

Revisit Brainstorm on Challenges

Each group shares their categories of challenges

Sort sticky notes into two categories, solved and unsolved. Those sticky notes not solved will be collected.

Online Learning-

Building in good pedagogy and effective technology use

http://pdsystemtechteam.ncdpi.wikispaces.net/

“The Instructional design process will be effective when major attention is given to designing instruction for individual use rather than for a group.” (Jerrold Kemp, 1985)

• Learning modalities• Skill level around use of technology• Current level of understanding• Are learning objectives clear and supported by

all learners?

Harness the advantages

• Flexibility and convenience• Building on prior knowledge• Accessibility • Time• Increase digital literacy skills• Group work and collaboration: community building• Opportunities for peer reflection/instruction

Principles informing the design of instruction• Experience is critical and the basis of knowledge creation

- Use Activity Based learning- Incorporate tools for self assessment (level of understanding) (before and after learning)

- Chart of Knowledge (dots)- Surveys

• Link to students experiences and building on learners prior knowledge -Personalize activities and make relevant-Use of journals, discussion threads, blogs etc.

• Group work and social construction of knowledge -Use of discussion threads, blogs, wikis, social networking sites

• Offer just in time/real time information which is easily accessible

• Learning should be authentic and meaningful for each learner- Problem-based learning, simulations, virtual worlds etc.

Five Elements of Instructional Design

• Define the learner’s characteristics • Set learning objectives • Sequence objectives and content • Develop instructional strategies • Assess performance

(Dick and Carey, Fifth edition)

Large Group Brainstorm

The Future of Online PD: Our Vision•Format for development in future•Technology for deployment•Topics for PD content