All too often instruction is developed with little thought as to how evaluation of learning will occur, or the evaluation of the effectiveness of the instruction. Evaluation is usually an afterthought - an add on. It's time to start thinking about evaluation on the front end of the instructional design process.
Additionally, there is resistance to the adoption of technological innovations and we must develop an understanding of why and how to facilitate the adoption of innovations with an understanding of why there is resistance.
For this week's reflection activities, I would like for you to concentrate on the following:
Additionally, there is resistance to the adoption of technological innovations and we must develop an understanding of why and how to facilitate the adoption of innovations with an understanding of why there is resistance.
For this week's reflection activities, I would like for you to concentrate on the following:
1. 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.
Process evaluation
“Process evaluation uses empirical data to assess the delivery of programs. In contrast to outcome evaluation, which assesses the impact of the program, process evaluation verifies what the program is and whether it is being implemented as designed. Thus, process evaluation asks "what," and outcome evaluation asks, "so what?"
When conducting a process evaluation, keep in mind these three
questions:
· What is the program intended to be?
· What is delivered, in reality?
· Where are the gaps between program design and delivery?”
“Behavioral Objectives Approach
This approach focuses on the degree to which the objectives of a program, product, or process have been achieved.
The major question guiding this kind of evaluation is, Is the program, product, or process achieving its objectives?”
2. Think about a technological innovation within your social system that was recently introduced (social system = place of work, home, etc.). Any innovation has what is known as perceived attributes - relative advantage, compatibility, complexity, trialability, and observability. Describe these attributes of the innovation and which of the attributes assisted and/or hindered adoption of the innovation. For example, was it not compatible with the existing beliefs of the system or was it overly complex to use or understand?
Before working for the FAA I was a substitute. Because I get lost a lot I changed cell phones from basic to a smart phone so I could have a GPS system with me at all times. This required a data plan at a cost of $35 (feature) which changed to $15 monthly. That monthly charge could have paid for a GPS for my car. But I wanted the security of knowing who ever/where ever I was I wanted to have my GPS-not in my car. I do not think I am using my money wisely because the other features like the Internet, MicroSoft Office, Email etc… I do not use. Having that GPS with me at all times is a comfort so the innovation by ATT meets my need.
3. Chapter's 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. How will you use Situational Leadership to facilitate this project?
I would set specific times to facilitate this project as a leader to partner and guide individuals with a plan for professional growth and to accomplish management goals together.
