In EDTC 5335 we focused on solving instructional problems with the use of instructional design principles. We explored different models of design where we learned to conduct a learner analysis, define goals, complete a task analysis that broke the project down into very small pieces, and create assessments. All of these pieces helped for me to solve problems in an organized way.

From this experience I created an online course that I called, "Reimagine Mathematics". This was created using the content that we use at my company The Number Lab. We work with teachers from all over to train them in our math curriculum. We spend our summers working with these teachers and teaching them a lot of the content but often times have teachers asking for more. I decided to use this as my problem to explore. I wanted to create an online experience where teachers could dig into the content and keep themselves up informed.

I also included one of the videos that I created on my site. This was my favorite part of the course as I had to think about how to best communicate this content to teachers. I was challenged with deciding how to create and deliver the content as well as how to best connect with teachers. I had many iterations of these videos and was excited by how they turned out.

My biggest take away from this course was understanding and using the iCare model to design a learning experience.

ISTE Standards

Leader

2c Model for colleagues the identification, exploration, evaluation, curation and adoption of new digital resources and tools for learning.

Citizen

3a Create experiences for learners to make positive, socially responsible contributions and exhibit empathetic behavior online that build relationships and community.

Designer

5a Use technology to create, adapt and personalize learning experiences that foster independent learning and accommodate learner differences and needs.

5b Design authentic learning activities that align with content area standards and use digital tools and resources to maximize active, deep learning.

5c Explore and apply instructional design principles to create innovative digital learning environments that engage and support learning.

Facilitator

6c Create learning opportunities that challenge students to use a design process and computational thinking to innovate and solve problems.

Analyst

7b Use technology to design and implement a variety of formative and summative assessments that accommodate learner needs, provide timely feedback to students and inform instruction.