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When providing training for individuals, you want to give them an experience that is engaging, fun, interactive, and content that is deliverable to others. In instructional design, using a strategy such as a design model will be beneficial in helping you to create the right content for your learners. "Instructional strategies are the very heart of an instructional design and serve to foster student learning including pre-instructional activities, presentation of content, learner participation, assessment, and follow-through activities" (Larson and Lockee, 2014, p. 149.) (Click the link below the image to learn more on using an instructional design model)
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As you develop content for training you should "consider teaching strategies and learning strategies" for your design (Larson and Lockee, 2014 ,p. 149). Some strategies that I have used in my classes and some that I have been used with me are scenario based learning strategy and strategies to build a sense of community. These strategies, provided a unique way of getting to know each other and allowing them an opportunity to connect with one another and to the training/ class. Having a strategy helps the trainer to deliver effective and relevant content.
Building a Sense of Community
Having students to share information about themselves is a strategy that can be used to build a sense of community. In my classes, I have students to create an introductory video to give others more information about themselves. I provide them with examples of different video types such as Powtoon, WeVideo, or create their own video using their phones. I ask them to be as creative as possible and give us more details about them. As an example, I had one student who had a cellphone recording of himself mimicking the MTV show MTV Cribs, however his was titled Bear Cave and he recorded his room, clothes, and favorite things It was fun and gave us a different look at him. (Click to take a look at his introductory video below). I thought this was a unique way to get to know one another and I think it works but there is more I would like to develop when using this strategy in my classes. I'm not sure what they will look like just yet but as I continue reading through Larson and Lockee text, Streamlined ID, I believe I will be able to create a more connected learning activity out of the introductions.
Scenario-Based Learning
Scenario based learning is a strategy that I have been apart of in a training session. This strategy worked well for the professional development that was being introduced. At the time, I was and academic advisor for a college and we were being trained on the different situations we may encounter and how to handle them. One particular situation we were placed in a setting where we had to learn how to interact and communicate with 'helicopter parents'. This was a fun but great learning experience in dealing with parents. There was a screen behind us that displayed the situation we would encounter. The 'parents' knew the scenario and would 'act' it out, and as an advisor we would address the situation using methods we were taught. It was hilarious and fun but it gave us a clearer picture on how to best deal with these types of situations.
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Using either of the above mentioned strategies would assist the learners in learning the content and the trainer providing effective instruction. My experience with both taught me that you can create fun and engaging training or classroom sessions but at the same time instructional design models also teach you how to develop your content to ensure your strategy has an effect on learning.
Resources:
Educational technology(2018). Retrieved from https://educationaltechnology.net/instructional-design-models-and-theories/
Larson, M.B., & Lockee, B.B. (2014). Streamlined ID, a practical guide to instructional design . New York, NY: Routledge.
Parker, B. (2018, January 26). Braylen Parker Bear Cave TV [Video file]. Retrieved from YouTube website: https://youtu.be/sfDoFoGKD6c
Jessica,
ReplyDeleteYou had great information in your post. I agree that finding the right strategy for the instruction is an important step. Larson and Lockee state that there are teaching strategies and learning strategies (2014). Teaching strategies are how the material is presented and learning strategies are how the learner processes the material. I like your idea of creating a learning community. Allowing students to share ideas gives them a sense of ownership. Using strategies that open lines of communication in the classroom will enhance the learning. I like to use the think, pair, share strategy to help students get involved in corporative learning.
Larson, M. B., & Lockee, B. B. (2014). Streamlined ID: A practical guide to instructional design. New York: Routledge, Taylor & Francis Group.
Jessica,
ReplyDeleteI love that you allow your students to be as creative as possible in their activities (as appropriate!). Creativity allows them choice and gives them ownership. Larson and Lockee (2014) mention that this is one of the most effective ways to motivate students. The role playing is also a very memorable way to drive the point home- however one of my least favorites to participate in! :) Nice writing!!
Larson, M. B., & Lockee, B. B. (2014). Streamlined ID: A practical guide to instructional design. New York: Routledge, Taylor & Francis Group.
Jessica,
ReplyDeleteHaving a strategy definitely helps the instructor deliver effective & relevant content. Larson & Lockee(2014) state to visualize your instruction as a stool that supports learning experiences with three legs: learning outcomes, assessments, & strategies. If one of the legs is out of alignment, the integrity of your design is compromised & it won’t support the learner accurately(p. 151). I think your introductory activity is a wonderful way to build a sense of community & I would love to be a part of a scenario-based training like the helicopter parent one!
Larson, M. B., & Lockee, B. B. (2014). Streamlined ID: A practical guide to instructional design. New York: Routledge, Taylor & Francis Group.