Discussion 1 (Week 2)

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1. What are the primary types of information used to analyze learners? How do you, or could you, use this information in the systematic planning process for learning and for media selection?
2. Smaldino et al. explain ten common types of instructional strategies. Which of these do you use most frequently and which less frequently? What instructional purpose (or goals) did you want to achieve? What advantages and limitations have you experienced when integrating each strategy?
3. Bates describes the SECTIONS model for choosing and using media (and the technology used to support the media) in education. Compare the SECTIONS model with Smaldino et al.’s “Select Resources” step and selection rubric criteria from the ASSURE model. What do you see as limitations and possibilities of each set of criteria from each model for media selection?

Reading and Resources

1. Readings from Smaldino et. al
   • Chapters 1, 2, 3, and 4
   • Table 3.2 “The Helpful Hundreds” from Smaldino et al. p. 45
   • Figure 3.1 ABCD Objectives Checklist from Smaldino et al. p. 46
   • ASSURE Lesson Plan Template from Smaldino et al. p. 62
2. Bates Chapters 8 and 9
   Bates, A. W. (2019). Teaching and learning in a digital age: Guidelines for designing, teaching, and learning (2nd ed.). https://pressbooks.bccampus.ca/teachinginadigitalagev2/
3. Videos: Introduction to instructional media, ASSURE, and instructional systems (you are encouraged to follow the captions and/or the transcripts of the videos)
   • Introduction to Instructional Media (Links to an external site.)
   • Introduction to Instructional Systems (Links to an external site.)
   • Introduction to the ASSURE Model (Links to an external site.)
4. Web resources

1. • Learning Outcomes & Bloom’s Taxonomy from Wayne State University (Links to an external site.)
   • Robert Mager’s Performance-based learning objectives (Links to an external site.)

• • Revised Bloom’s Taxonomy, from Iowa State University (Links to an external site.)
  • Instructional Objectives—Instructional Systems Development (you need to sign in to NSU library) (Links to an external site.)
  • The Best Resources For Helping Teachers Use Bloom’s Taxonomy In The Classroom (Links to an external site.)
  • Bloom et al.’s Taxonomy of the Cognitive Domain (Links to an external site.) (Dr. William G. Huitt, Valdosta State University)

Answer preview

An analysis of students involves general characteristics, specific entry competencies, and the learning differences and needs (Smaldino et al., 2019). General characteristics such as gender, ethnicity, attitudes, and interests can help design the learning environment. For instance, ethnicity outcomes can be used to select media with similar identities to connect learners to improve attention and participation. Specific entry competencies (prerequisites) can be used to determine the need for remediation and to avoid repetition in training to use a specific media (Smaldino et al., 2019). Finally, the learning differences and needs inform the selection of specific media for particular students to meet their unique needs. Various choices, including auditory recording, visual materials, and hands-on kinesthetic experiences, should align with the student’s learning experiences.

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