- Rapid prototype is using a working model during the product of an instructional design project. Texas Instruments introduced their newest calculator to my district as a more intrinsic, interactive, technologically advanced way to improving science and mathematical performances. Before the district bought the calculators, the TI representative presented the district with a rapid prototype of the model of the calculator. The district has to make a decision is the calculator going to add to the success of the students and where would it fit in the instructional approach. The district was able to implement the new technology in the instructional design.
I think this approach could be used with the students throughout the year. Mostly all teachers have their instructional design completed before school start. This could be a good way to give the students some of the teacher’s power. The teacher lays out the main subjects to be taught and what the end result should be at the beginning of each six weeks. The teacher could have the students create their own instructional design that incorporates all the subjects and the end results, using the prototype as a guide.
- I would look at the overall environments that the solders are going to be faced with and make that a main focal point of my design. As the full-spectrum models shows that the environments range from classroom, garrison/base, and deployment for the soldiers. Having these ranges of environments limits the accessible technology. I would suggest to the military to embrace this flexibility because it poses challenges that the soldiers have to adapt to, which is reality given their occupations. While embracing the technological challenges, the military should have the same setups with more hands on. Instead of having all simulated environments on the computer, they should simulate the environment at the location. I would suggest to the military to have a design that focus more on the soldier being able to adjust to the new situation or challenge and still execute with high efficiency.
- I am sure the staff development would be about the direction the school district is heading and I am not going to be surprising the patrons with the news. I would create an activity that gives the patrons a choice to choose which methodology they think would suit the school district’s transformation and why. I would have a power point presentation that illustration what each is about and the process by which each has to take to be a successful transition. I think it would be a smart thing to include the educators that are in the classrooms with the students each day in the decision making, and hopeful it would relief some anxiety.
Texas
What are the different names used for the faculty development?
Faculties Professional Development Series
What division is it under?
Dean of Faculties & Associate Provost Offices
What services does it offer?
Seminars and readings addressing the classroom
How often are programs given and what specifically are they?
Promotion to full professor 1-3, making interdisciplinary work, campus climate survey, demystifying the tenure and promotion process, FDL – Information Session. They have the session each semester.
UT-Dallas
What are the different names used for the faculty development?
Events
What division is it under?
Office of Educational Enhancement
What services does it offer?
hands-on and departmental workshops to help faculty understand assessment techniques, teaching and learning best practices, and instructional technology tools
How often are programs given and what specifically are they?
Each semester; workshops, consultations, media services, instructional design, and seminars.
UT-Arlington
What are the different names used for the faculty development?
Faculty Enrichment
What division is it under?
Faculty Related Programs and Incentives
What services does it offer?
Inform faculty and staff of the rules and regulations, appoint new faculty with tenured faculty, small groups discussions about teaching and learning, session on teaching strategies and techniques
How often are programs given and what specifically are they?
Each semester; Faculty Guide, Faculty to Faculty Mentoring Program, Teaching Circle, Instructional Sessions,
You're description of the rapid prototyping has some feel like the Montesori method of instruction where students determine what they want to work on--what interests them. Wondering if you see any similaries or connection?
ReplyDeleteI did not know about Montesori method of teaching until now. What I learned is both have a similar connection in that they believe the students have an inner guidance to learning. I think the different is what I explained in my blog is that the instructor gives the students all the subjects to be taught, and they choose what over to learn them. Montessori method of teaching allows the student to just experience and learn from their surrounding. The instructor is to observe their behavior and help them to continue experimenting and learning.
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