Week 6

Section 5 of your textbook focuses on trends and issues in various where instructional designers are likely to become employed to include business and industry, the military, the medical field, P-12 education, and higher education. This week's posting will focus primarily on military and education; however, I encourage you to read the chapter in the medical field as it's important to be aware of changes going on outside of education.


Chapter 18 discusses instructional design in business and industry. Give an example of rapid prototyping and discuss how this could be used in education.

This technology is currently being used in Project Lead the Way. This organization is designed to enhance focus in the areas of ingenuity for students who have interests in science and technology. This program also reaches out to the middle school level. Student utilize and apply rapid prototyping using 3D printers. With the implementation of this skill and knowledge we are preparing our students for careers and interests in areas where our nation is lacking in productivity. I've embedded a video about the program you can also view more information at http://www.pltw.org






Chapter 19 discusses instructional design opportunities in military education and training environments. I had the opportunity to work two summers in Orlando on a faculty fellowship in the advanced distributed learning lab (ADL) discussed in the book and saw first hand some of the constraints placed on some of the tools that could be used for learning. Pretend you are hired as a consultant for the military. They want to use technology in its training, but electronic access is not always available. Using the Full Spectrum diagram, what alternatives could you suggest for a successful program?

To work in such a capacity presents many challenges. Where would we be located? How would we power such a task without certain resources? I think virtual learning stations would be a great to continue learning and training. These learning stations could be powered by solar energy. The limitation may be that there is only use when there is daylight however this would definitely provide an alternative. These learning stations would be comprised of real time training and provide opportunity for collaboration for both the instructor and the learner. I have embedded a video about solar learning centers.




Chapter 21 looks at radical educational change in P-12 settings. I visited the Chugach School District in Alaska and know Richard DeLorenzo very well. I can assure you that this change can occur in our schools. Review the Step-Up-To-Excellence methodology and the GSTE. Outline a staff development activity that will introduce both methodologies to your colleagues.

The staff activity that I would design would involve a case study. This case study would include two school districts. I would provide both groups with background on both methodologies prior to the development. We would then begin a simulation in restructuring the school district using these methodologies. Finally, after a plan has been designed and presented we would discuss how each district would benefit from these plans and what elements from these plans we can take with us to use to enhance the performance of our school.



Navigating through the ranks of a faculty member in higher education can be tricky. A good institution has support for its faculty and provides faculty development opportunities to grow and learn. Research three different university offices for faculty development. Answer the following questions for each office:

Des Moines University

What are the different names used for faculty development?

Faculty Development Resources

What division is it under?

Separate Entity on its own
Faculty and Staff (website)

What services does it offer?
Professional Development
Faculty Training
An online portal for development


How often are programs given and what specifically are they?
Professional development specific to content area, developing a curriculum, effectively teaching and evaluating trainees and programs, teaching one-on-one, presenting in large and small groups, facilitating case discussion, conducting research, managing programs and leading staff

Radford University

What are the different names used for faculty development?
Faculty Development Center

What division is it under?
Separate Entity on its own Faculty and Staff (website)

What services does it offer?
Opportunities to improve and enhance skills for all staff not just teaching staff.


How often are programs given and what specifically are they?
A calendar of development events is accessible to staff only.

Stanford University

What are the different names used for faculty development?
Faculty Development & Diversity

What division is it under?
Diversity

What services does it offer?
Campus orientation, Resources for research, resources for teaching, resources on computing and technology, junior faculty development, diversity and access, community resources, personal and family support, religous life resources, dual-career resources.

How often are programs given and what specifically are they?
Frequently as included on the website but actual events are only accessible through employe portal.