Evaluating, Implementing & Managing Instructional Programs & Projects

Chapter 10 discusses evaluation in instructional design and provides you with two evaluation models, the CIPP and Kirkpatrick models for evaluation. Search for at least two other models used for evaluation and summarize these models. Describe how you would use them to evaluate your instruction. Reflect on what other questions that instructional design evaluation should address besides whether the instructional design leads to comparable amounts of learning and learner satisfaction as traditional methods. What else would be useful to know?

After searching two models I’ve found the ADDIE model and Dick and Carey model. The ADDIE model is normally used by instructional designers and training developers. The five phases are Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation, and Evaluation. The following model is identified by guidelines for building effective training and performance tools. I could definitely see myself using this model more.

ADDIE model has five phases:

Analysis- content to be learned, goals are recognized and objectives.

Design- how the instruction is presented, how the learners will interact with the content delivered. The design assessment is planned.

Development- how the instruction is created

Implementation- a process for training the teacher is produced.

Evaluation- monitor, feedback for both student/teacher that focuses on the main content and performance.

Please see below for the display of the ADDIE method:

 

 

Another common model would be the Dick and Carey Systems Approach Model which was published in 1978 by Walter Dick and Lou Carey.

According to Dick and Carey, "Components such as the instructor, learners, materials, instructional activities, delivery system, and learning and performance environments interact with each other and work together to bring about the desired student learning outcomes".The following approaches to this module are as followed:

· Identify Instructional Goal(s) knowledge, attitude, or skills

· Conduct Instructional Analysis- such as recognizing what the student has remembered and if the student can perform a certain task.  

· Analyze Learners and Contexts-finding characteristics such as previous skills and experiences.

· Write Performance Objectives- A description of the goal that will evaluate the students performance.

· Develop Assessment Instruments- using varies testing strategies such as behavior testing, pretesting, post-testing, practice items/ practice problems.

· Develop and Select Instructional Materials

· Design and Conduct Formative Evaluation of Instruction

· Revise Instruction: To identify poor test items and poor instruction

· Design and Conduct Summative Evaluation

 Please see below for the following Dick and Carey Method:

 

Chapters 12 & 13 focus on project management and how to manage projects when resources are scarce. You have been assigned to develop a series of professional development sessions focusing on technology use in the classroom for teachers during a time of economic decline. How will you use Situational Leadership to facilitate this project and manage scarce resources?

As a facilitator, I would definitely make sure my project turned out successful. I would set a goal making sure each person was aware of the outcome of the project. Making sure all lines of communication are open. I believe this is very important. To me working as a TEAM is a big part of leadership. When you work as TEAM the pieces to the puzzle seem to fall into place. Therfore, the project will gradually start coming together. Communication is a big part of collaborating within a project to make it work and make it succeed. The resources on the other hand,I would definitely use what I know first then be sure to connect with the outside resources. Also, giving feedback is another big part of leadership I would like to take a role into making sure the project is getting done.
 
Ways to incorporate technology resources into the classroom:

Blogging

Interactive white boards

Podcasting

Internet