Theories and Models
Project | 02
Executive Summary
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Understanding learning theories and models is essential to developing sound instruction. This project was completed after extensive exploration in the Designing Technology Based Instruction: Theories and Models course. This course examined the use of instructional theories, models and learning methods for designing and developing instruction using technology. The lessons in this course explored fundamental theories that are displayed through the learning process and how those principles are applied to design models like the ADDIE or Bloom’s Taxonomy. After learning about various theories and models we were tasked with designing a learning model of our own. As a result, the Question Evaluation Model was developed. This model uses a series of questions to help designers develop course instruction centered around the learner. After each question is answered, designers evaluate the answers to the previous question to ensure the prior answer is still valid. The artifact provides a visual representation of the Question Evaluation Model. The lesson in the PDF above, designed using the QELM, highlight the multiple formats used to deliver content. These formats were selected to accommodate the level of diversity found in a workplace setting. An accessible document was created for the lesson to assist learners, who may require assistive technology, in meeting the objectives of the lesson. These artifacts were design to uphold high ethical standards and provide access to all learners.
Personal Reflection
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This was one of my first classes completed in the Education Technology program in the fall of 2018. As someone without an educational background, this course was pivotal in understanding the learning process and how to develop instruction based on solid design principles.
When the Question Evaluation Model was originally designed, the evaluation phase was only progressive. However, after feedback, it was clear the evaluation process had to move forward and backward through the progression of the model. This would ensure a more comprehensive design and development process. When designing and facilitating workshops, I continue to apply principles learned in this course like Gagne’s nine events of instruction, the ADDIE design model and the Question Evaluation model.
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