This infographic was hanging outside our Learning & Development pod. A member of our instructional design team posted it there. This is a GREAT visual for communicating with business stakeholders different options related to project timelines as well as for resource planning with teams.
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I did my Master’s thesis on classroom enrichment. One of the most actionable items I would work with new professors or new trainers on is how to make class more engaging. Here is a PPT I put together for online facilitation
It includes the following sections:
Please look in the notes sections for sources and references.
I have utilized multiple Learning Management Systems while I was the IT Director and an Adjunct Professor at Illinois State University. The most recent was Sakai.
Sakai was called “ReggieNet” after the mascot Reggie Redbird. Here is a page with more information on how this tool is used for teaching.
Other systems I used or administrated:
Here is an example of a student gradesheet from the ISU website linked above:
In 2020 we did a shift from in-class activities to all virtual instructor led training (VILT). One of the innovations added was moving from Word documents for scored activities to using Microsoft Forms as an online option.
This allowed us the following improvements:
Here is an example of scores feeding to an online Excel sheet:
Here is an example of overall class performance:
Microsoft Stream is something I just started utilizing. We were starting out with 3 main purposes:
Example calls: These include screen recordings and audio from client interactions. We primarily use these calls for Quality Assurance (QA) but they can also be using across classes for observational examples as well as for individual coaching.
Class recordings: One of our 2 year goals was to start recording each of our lessons as part of our walkthrough and review process. This would allow us to have a “clean” copy of the material to help people who have missed class, want to self-review, or as a coaching tool.
Training modules: These are videos or Articulate modules used in training that had previously been in multiple locations. Creating a consistent library will allow for easier updating as well as easier modularity.
Here is an example of the 3 Stream channels:
Here is an example of a list of calls in our call library:
One of the systems I administrated at Illinois State Universities was Turning Point. This was a classroom response system that was used for multiple purposes including classroom engagement, classroom enrichment, and learning assessment.
Here is an example of a live polling screen used in a classroom.
Here is an example of a self-paced quiz that could be used after watching a video or attending an event/lecture.
Quizziz is one of those K-12 tools that translates well into corporate training. It adds gamification to training. Each person answers the questions at their own pace. Reinforcement on correct answers is given after each person completes a question. Facilitators can see performance both individually and as a group. Debriefing can be focused on the most confusing points.
This tool also translates well into Virtual Instructor Led Training (VILT).
Here is an example of a question
Here is an example of the live feedback
Here is an example of overall quiz performance that you can use to prioritize your debriefing.
Kahoot! is one of those K-12 tools that translates well into corporate training. The principles for engagement and competition are still psychologically relevant across multiple demographics. It reinforces with both recall and recognition. Reinforcement on correct answers is given after each question.
This tool also translates well into Virtual Instructor Led Training (VILT).
Here is an example of a question
Here is an example of an answer with a leader board
The metaphor I have heard is as follows:
ADDIE = Ready, Aim-Aim-Aim-Aim-Aim, FIRE! Oops, the target isn’t what we want to hit any more.
SAM = Ready, FIRE, aim, FIRE Again. You had some initial errors but you hit the target.
Similar to the debate between Waterfall and Agile, rapid content development fits situations where intake is not as controllable or time to market is the highest priority. When there is the ability for deeper analysis or concurrent work, then Addie may be a better fit.
Waterfall methods = ADDIE for training, SDLC for software development
Iterative methods = SAM for training, Agile for software development
Here are two examples of concept models of a website logical structure that students in my class delivered. This is similar to models I have generated in my corporate work.
