Instructional Design Solution Overview
The instructional design solution will be a 3-5 minute multimedia presentation hosted on YouTube, aimed at educating viewers about the role and importance of Educational Technologists. This format was strategically selected for its ability to deliver concise, engaging, and visually appealing content, making it an ideal medium for efficiently conveying complex information. The video will be posted on a website created via Google Sites.
The video will cover the following key topics:
1. Role of Educational Technologists
2. Career Opportunities
3. Earning Potential
4. Skills and Competencies
5. Employer Benefits
The video will address the following essential questions:
1. What is Educational Technology?
2. What does an Educational Technologist do?
3. What career opportunities are available for Educational Technology professionals?
4. How much do Educational Technologists earn?
5. What critical historical, technological, and pedagogical developments have shaped the field?
6. Are there standards within the field of Educational Technology?
Learning principles applied
The design of this instructional solution is grounded in research-based principles of multimedia learning to ensure it is both practical and engaging:
Multimedia Principle: This principle posits that people learn more effectively from combining words and pictures than from words alone. To capitalize on this, the video will integrate visuals, animations, and narration to explain concepts related to Educational Technology. This approach will enhance understanding and retention by engaging multiple senses. (Mayer, 2009)
Segmenting Principle: The content of the video will be organized into smaller, manageable segments, such as the role of Educational Technologists, career opportunities, and earning potential. This aligns with the Segmenting Principle, which suggests that learners comprehend information better when presented in discrete parts, allowing them to focus on one concept at a time. (Mayer, 2009)