Distributed Learning is any educational experience that uses a variety of means including technology to enable learning.
Examples of Distributed Learning:
academic distributed learning- our online classes here at TAMU Cmmmerce
hybrid classes- these are online classes with some supplemental on-site classes. I had two of those in the beginning of my Library Science career. We met face-to face in the beginning and at the end to do presentations.
virtual classes- These are online classes or universities that are totally online. They try to simulate the actual classroom experience as much as possible. An example of a totally online university is Jones International University.
for profit distributed learning-Examples of this are Walden University and Capella University.
Chaper 29
The book defines reusability as the ability to use the same resource multiple times in multiple ways, and in multiple contexts. Reusability is also the ability of developers to use a resource in their own work. Example: In our cataloging and classification class, we used another school's marc records to solve the puzzle of what Dewey Decimal number to assign to a Title. I think the course should have had a database to usespreadsheet, or links to other databases to help with the search. We don't even use what we learned because it is so convoluted to use. More time could have been spent on why the numbers are what they are rather than quizzes to search to find these numbers. We should be able to obtain them freely. Marc records are not copyrighted, so we should have access to them. Actually we did use them. :-) I buy my books processed now or look up the records in our online databse OPAC system.
Chapter 30
The authors of the book define rich media as learning products that incorporate high-end media such as video, animation, sound and simulation. Functional features, or how well the visual coveys the message determines the effectiveness over surface features, which is what type of visual it is. I visited howstuffworks.com and clicked on the home and garden tab, then appliances and found an article on How to Build a Lamp. The visual is a line drawing with each part labeled with an arrow pointing to each part of the lamp kit, base and harp. The article includes step-by-step text instructions on how to build the lamp. I thin that I could do this. I have seen pots and vases and wanted a lamp made from them.
Chapter 31
I wasn't sure what nanotechnology was so again I visited How Stuff Works and looked at visuals explaining what it is and the products using it. I saw a flexible liquid crystal display (LCD) book or magazine in a picture. I thought about how cool that would be to have a flexible, almost paper-thin e-reader with the capacity to download books, newspapers and magazines. I found some information in the textbook about this technology. I think these are definitely on the horizon. We could buy the e-books which never wear out.
Chapter 32
I think after reading both views of the future of IDT that I agree with both of them from my limited reading. I also agree that i n grad school, there should be an added component of managerial skills and a "train the trainer" element to the program. I also feel that the focus should be on accepted methods and practices while still encouraging an openness in method and ideology while striving toward a set of common goals and ambition as Brent Wilson reads in the textbook.
Monday, March 7, 2011
Thursday, March 3, 2011
Section 6
I visited careerbuilder.com. I put in keywords Instructional Design and narrowed my search by education and the location as Dallas, Texas.
I found an opening for an Instructional Designer II. This is an education position. The candidate would perform job task analysis and curriculum design. The candidate must have knowledge of creative application of instructional design and consultation skills on design and development of course materials. I really don't have these skills and truthfully I am not interested in instructional design or curriculum design. This job needs a person with 5-7 years experience.
Instructional Designer : The job type is consulting in a computer software company. The requirements are a bachelor's degree in relevant discipline and 4-5 years experience in an e-learning environment. The candidate should be able to deliver e-learning projects and have strong storyboarding skills. The candidate should have an in-depth knowledge of learning methodologies and experience in Lectora-designed projects would be highly desired. Also, experience in Web Design would be desired but is not essential. Again, I would not be qualified for this position. I think I will keep the one I have.
Instructional Designer. This position is for the Corporate Training Department of a Health care Company. The job requirements are as follows:
-Develop learning experiences utilizing various delivery methods including instructor-led self-study and e-learning including development of metrics to assess training outcomes.
-Conduct pilot classes, rain the trainer sessions, classroom training and leadership workshops as operationally needed.
I wouldn't be qualified for this positioneither, but it sounds like something that I could do after some training.
2. I browsed careeronestop.com. I used the Interest Profiler as a tool for career exploration. I scored the highest in the are of artistic score. I knew that I liked having a career with some creativity. I scored a 12 in the social and enterprising areas. I have always liked jobs where I could talk with and help people such as in retail or counseling. I was originally a psychology major. I also would love to have my own business. Next I scored an 11 on the Investigative area. I like to do some types of research and am a naturally curious person. I scored a 4 in the Conventional area and the lowest was a 1 in the Realistic area. I'm not a hands-on fix-it kind of person. These are not surprising scores as I've had enough jobs to know what my interests are. On the other hand, I was surprised that my Artistic Interest Score was the highest.
3. Chapter 26
Professional Organizations
Academy of Human Resource Development
The mission of AHRD is to lead human resource development through research. The cost of membership is $235 annually. The publications included in the membership are: Human Resource Development Quarterly, Human Resource Development International, Advances in Resource Development, and Human Resource Development Review. Included is the annual research conference with full refereed proceedings. several other meetings are held in different regions of the world. There were some academic programs through Texas A & M and UNT and other professional development opportunities. There are forums and such as well. The organization encourages the incorporation of research results and HRD degree and professional development programs. Included in the membership is an affiliation with two special interest groups.
The American Society for Training & Development
The mission of the organization is to empower professionals to develop knowledge and skills successfully. The cost of a membership is $199 for 12 months. There are two publications included with the membership. These are T & D Magazine and The Buzz. The organization offers several different conferences in different regions of the U. S. such as, "Telling Ain't Training" in Las Vegas in March. They offer quite a few professional development opportunities with a program database of over 30 educational programs across the U.S. onsite and online.
Professional Publications
American Educational Research Journal
According to the site, AERA publishes original empirical and theoretical studies and analysis in education to improve education processes and outcomes.
Publication Standards:
Consult the Standards for Reporting on Empirical Social Science Research in AERA Publicaitons and the Ethical Standards of the American Educational Research Association.
-APA Style with length Between 20 and 50 pages. There are other elements to consider on a submission preparation checklist.
It is peer reviewed and can be found online.
The American Journal of Distance Education
According to the site, the goals of this journal is disseminating information about research and scholarship in the Americas.
Submissions:
As stated on the website, AJDE, encourages the submission of articles about methods and techniques of teaching at a distance, about learning and about management and administration but also encourages authors to write about policies, theories, and values that drive distance education. The articles should be based on research. Authors should review existing literature. The Chicago Manual of Style should be used as the manuscript style guide. The articles should submitted by e-mail and should not exceed three to four thousand words. The journal is peer reviewed and online.
I found the organizations to be of value especially if I needed training, professional development or was looking for a new job. They also keep one up to date on the latest news and research. The journals were very helpful in providing articles on education, research and distance learning. I had heard of the journals in doing research for other classes.
I found an opening for an Instructional Designer II. This is an education position. The candidate would perform job task analysis and curriculum design. The candidate must have knowledge of creative application of instructional design and consultation skills on design and development of course materials. I really don't have these skills and truthfully I am not interested in instructional design or curriculum design. This job needs a person with 5-7 years experience.
Instructional Designer : The job type is consulting in a computer software company. The requirements are a bachelor's degree in relevant discipline and 4-5 years experience in an e-learning environment. The candidate should be able to deliver e-learning projects and have strong storyboarding skills. The candidate should have an in-depth knowledge of learning methodologies and experience in Lectora-designed projects would be highly desired. Also, experience in Web Design would be desired but is not essential. Again, I would not be qualified for this position. I think I will keep the one I have.
Instructional Designer. This position is for the Corporate Training Department of a Health care Company. The job requirements are as follows:
-Develop learning experiences utilizing various delivery methods including instructor-led self-study and e-learning including development of metrics to assess training outcomes.
-Conduct pilot classes, rain the trainer sessions, classroom training and leadership workshops as operationally needed.
I wouldn't be qualified for this positioneither, but it sounds like something that I could do after some training.
2. I browsed careeronestop.com. I used the Interest Profiler as a tool for career exploration. I scored the highest in the are of artistic score. I knew that I liked having a career with some creativity. I scored a 12 in the social and enterprising areas. I have always liked jobs where I could talk with and help people such as in retail or counseling. I was originally a psychology major. I also would love to have my own business. Next I scored an 11 on the Investigative area. I like to do some types of research and am a naturally curious person. I scored a 4 in the Conventional area and the lowest was a 1 in the Realistic area. I'm not a hands-on fix-it kind of person. These are not surprising scores as I've had enough jobs to know what my interests are. On the other hand, I was surprised that my Artistic Interest Score was the highest.
3. Chapter 26
Professional Organizations
Academy of Human Resource Development
The mission of AHRD is to lead human resource development through research. The cost of membership is $235 annually. The publications included in the membership are: Human Resource Development Quarterly, Human Resource Development International, Advances in Resource Development, and Human Resource Development Review. Included is the annual research conference with full refereed proceedings. several other meetings are held in different regions of the world. There were some academic programs through Texas A & M and UNT and other professional development opportunities. There are forums and such as well. The organization encourages the incorporation of research results and HRD degree and professional development programs. Included in the membership is an affiliation with two special interest groups.
The American Society for Training & Development
The mission of the organization is to empower professionals to develop knowledge and skills successfully. The cost of a membership is $199 for 12 months. There are two publications included with the membership. These are T & D Magazine and The Buzz. The organization offers several different conferences in different regions of the U. S. such as, "Telling Ain't Training" in Las Vegas in March. They offer quite a few professional development opportunities with a program database of over 30 educational programs across the U.S. onsite and online.
Professional Publications
American Educational Research Journal
According to the site, AERA publishes original empirical and theoretical studies and analysis in education to improve education processes and outcomes.
Publication Standards:
Consult the Standards for Reporting on Empirical Social Science Research in AERA Publicaitons and the Ethical Standards of the American Educational Research Association.
-APA Style with length Between 20 and 50 pages. There are other elements to consider on a submission preparation checklist.
It is peer reviewed and can be found online.
The American Journal of Distance Education
According to the site, the goals of this journal is disseminating information about research and scholarship in the Americas.
Submissions:
As stated on the website, AJDE, encourages the submission of articles about methods and techniques of teaching at a distance, about learning and about management and administration but also encourages authors to write about policies, theories, and values that drive distance education. The articles should be based on research. Authors should review existing literature. The Chicago Manual of Style should be used as the manuscript style guide. The articles should submitted by e-mail and should not exceed three to four thousand words. The journal is peer reviewed and online.
I found the organizations to be of value especially if I needed training, professional development or was looking for a new job. They also keep one up to date on the latest news and research. The journals were very helpful in providing articles on education, research and distance learning. I had heard of the journals in doing research for other classes.
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