Instructional Design: A New Perspective



Interacting with others within the OLC Instructional Design Course (ID3) has provided a totally different perspective to approaching and applying ID methodologies. Working at a school of theology, tends to lead towards only one way of assessing learnings as the thoughts are generally that "bible theories do not change." As I agree, bible theories do not change but how people receive and learn evolves.  A different perspective with gain more insight to learning.

Within the ID Community of Practice (CoP) I have learned that even theology can be delivered in exciting and stimulating methods to promote deeper learning and help students apply the knowledge learned in their daily ministries.

This weeks assignments of modifying existing course to involve motivational, OCL /CoL and eLearning/Multimedia Theories help me think outside of the box of ways to take several Ministry Skills courses to the next level. The ideas presented, specifically in the Flow Theory, are ideas that can easily be presented to faculty members that may have never thought of other ways of creating assignments to best promote learning and get learners excited about the learning process.

Some faculty members will be more difficult to convince than others but I believe by focusing on key faculty members that can be used as examples to other faculty members is the first step to overcoming resistance at our institution. Examples are the best way to get difficult instructors to change. Additionally, when you have a few faculty members that are sharing about the success of their changes then others will be willing to get on board.

My goal remains to be able to best utilize the proper theories to help promote learning. This weeks reading and assignments specifically helps apply the theories to examples that can be deployed immediately. Not only from my own approach but seeing how others in the CoP has approached modifications help me develop new ideas.

Specifically, this week's look at motivational, OCL /CoL and eLearning/Multimedia Theories has helped me understand methods to promote deeper learning which has become my focus after reading last weeks material Deep and Surface Learning.

I'm excited about the upcoming semester to help faculty members promote learning in unique and stimulating ways.

Watch for more Graceful Musing as #RaleneSpeaks


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  1. Kim MierauOctober 11, 2017 at 1:43 PM

    Love your blog, Ralene! I think you're wise to recognize 1) the bible doesn't change but the context in which we read it does (and is different for all!) and 2) it's best to find a few who will try something new and use them as an example. We share a unique perspective as we both work toward faith integration in our course development!

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    1. RaleneCreatesOctober 14, 2017 at 8:55 AM

      Thanks Kim... As an avid blogger, I never imagined blogging about technology and instructional design would be my thing, but I'm actually loving it to just talk about concepts I am learning. I believe this is some thing I can easily maintain. Yes, integrating faith in course development is so much fun for me. It is like the marriage of two loves. HUGE SMILE. My personal aim is that students apply the ideas learn not just gain head knowledge. Theology is great but application of theology is best.
      Thanks again Kim for visiting and glad to be in this class with you. Ralene

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  2. Digital Learning DivaOctober 11, 2017 at 7:39 PM

    I have enjoyed reading your thoughts, Ralene and your perspective on ID and theological studies - and you've got the right idea about working with faculty who are much more inclined to take risks and who trust you - to get the ball rolling with some of these new techniques. I know that there will be ways to present the various types of assessments so that faculty can be excited and revived.

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    1. RaleneCreatesOctober 14, 2017 at 8:56 AM

      Thanks for your kind words... I am truly inspired joining my love of technology and theology. New ideas to help faculty and students make me excited. :)
      Ralene

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