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Essay Instructions: #1 (375WORDS)
Discuss the various instructional design models, including elements
defining ways in which traditional methods encourage learner involvement.
References are required. A peer reviewed journal article, textbooks, current journal articles from credible websites may be used. APA formatted is required
#2 (450 WORDS)
In order to teach phlebotomy techniques to a group of students, the learners must comprehend anatomy and physiology of the vascular system and must demonstrate the ability to draw blood.
Which traditional instructional design would you choose? Provide information about the advantages and disadvantages of the selected method
References are required. A peer reviewed journal article, textbooks, current journal articles from credible websites may be used. APA formatted is required.

Essay Instructions: Create an Instructional Design "Scrapbook."
Your scrapbook may contain information that you locate on the Internet (e.g., pictures, quotations). Place copies of the information in the appropriate sections of your scrapbook. At the end of your scrapbook, include a list of the references that you cited in the sections of your scrapbook.

Your scrapbook will include 5 sections. Please use the following bold headings as you construct your scrapbook.

Section 1 - My Definition of Instructional Design

Section 2 - The principles of Instructional Design

Section 3 - Models of Instructional Design

Section 4 - Relationships Between the Principles and the Models

Section 5 - My Lesson Plan


Section 1 - My Definition of Instructional Design

Research various definitions of Instructional Design that are on the Internet and reflect on the definitions.

Write your own definition of Instructional Design, based upon your research. Explain your definition. Cite your references and Include the list of references. (2 pages, double spaced with font size of 12 )

Section 2 - The principles of Instructional Design

For this section, you will research and discuss the key principles of Instructional Design.

Select one of the references that explains the principles of Instructional Design.

Select the ONE principle that you think is the most difficult to satisfy when designing an instructional plan. Discuss why you selected this principle. (2 pages )

Section 3 - Models of Instructional Design

For this section, you will research and discuss Instructional Design models.

Locate a resource on the Internet that contains information about one or more Instructional Design models.

Select two Instructional Design models. Compare and contrast the components of the models. (2 pages )

Section 4 - Relationships Between the Principles and the Models

For this section, you will explore the relationships between the principles of instructional design and the models.

Select two Instructional Design models (do not select the same models that you used in Section 3).

Explain the extent to which each model embraces the principles of Instructional Design. (2 pages )

Section 5 - My Lesson Plan

For this section, you will select an instructional design model and use the model to design an instructional plan. (2 pages)

Write an instructional plan that contains the following information. Please use the headings that I have listed in bold letters:

Subject Matter and Grade Level - Determine the subject matter and grade level for a lesson that you will design (e.g., college algebra--community college, or social science--6th grade).

The Model - Select one of the Instructional Design models that best "fits" your theory/philosophy of teaching and learning and that "fits" the lesson that you want to design.

The Lesson - Design your lesson using the model that you selected. Briefly describe the lesson. Include an explanation of each step (in the model) that you completed in your lesson design process.
Relationships - Discuss the reasons that the model and the lesson are consistent with your theory/ philosophy of teaching and learning.

Essay Instructions: Instructions:

. Instructional Design Defined assignment ? Submit a paper written in APA style and format that explains exactly what is meant by Instructional Design. Discuss the advantages of using instructional design and explain how teachers can use this process. Include an introduction and conclusion. A reference list is required.



Textbook 1:
Smith, Patricia, T. and Ragan, Tillman J., (1999). Instructional Design 2nd Edition. John Wiley and Sons, Inc. ISBN: 0-471-36570-X

Essay Instructions: This essay has four different sections. Please seperate by part. Each part is to be 2 pages long.

Part I
Review a History of Mathematics lesson that was prepared for students in grades 7-8.

Discuss the extent to which this lesson satisfies each of suggestions of Gagné 's nice events of instruction.

History of Mathematics Lesson
http://www.eduref.org/cgi-bin/printlessons.cgi/Virtual/Lessons/Mathematics/History/MAH0001.html

Gange's Nice Events of Instruction
http://www.my-ecoach.com/idtimeline/theory/gagne.html

Part II
Review section 3, Developing the Instructional Plan, of the Bridges to Practice Guide book. (http://www.nifl.gov/nifl/ld/reports/bridges_pt3.pdf)

Based on this overview of an instructional plan, select a unit or lesson plan that is of interest to you. This can be taken from the internet, as well as any teaching materials that you have access to.

Review the ADDIE model of instructional design.

Analyze the selected instructional plan elements with respect to the components of the ADDIE model.

Prepare a 2 page paper discussing the extent and manner in which this instructional plan reflects the ADDIE model of ID.

Part III
Read the Milken Exchange article and note the barriers identified.
(http://www.mff.org/edtech/article.taf?_function=detail&Content_uid1=276)

Briefly discuss each barrier.

Select one of the barriers and discuss a possible strategy for removing the barrier. Include at least one reference (not the Milken article) that supports your strategy.

Part IV
Review the district's instructional plan and study the action strategies for determining if the objectives of the plan are met in the various academic subjects and special projects.
http://www.neisd.net/camp/campusplan/campusplan.html

Describe the primary action strategy (most common method of assessment) that the district uses to determine that the plan's objectives are met in the academic subjects and special projects.

Do you think this action strategy will provide the feedback necessary for the Board of Trustees to evaluate, and make needed changes to, its District Instructional Plan? Why or why not?