K. Calloway- Defining the field (ETEC 561, Blog #1)

1. The book provided a detailed description of instructional technology and design. It states that this field tries to apply what is literally understood about how humans learn and improve upon that performance by designing, developing, implementing, and evaluating the learning and performance of the environment. In my work environment instructional technology and design is growing field. Our school district uses this method to determine what are the current needs of the learner, set a goal for instruction, and creating intervention to assist in reaching the goal.



2. The Dick and Carey model is a great tool to use to process the general principles of learning and instruction, as well as determining instructional materials to use. The instructional design fits well into my work environment. My definition of instructional design should focus on the development, evaluation, and maintenance of the learning process. The learning model steps build from each other. The components work together to achieve a goal of effective instruction.

If I were to redesign the model, it would be as follows:

Instruction Goals	Determine what you would like to achieve.
Instructional and Character Analysis	Determine what’s needed to reach the goal and determine learning style.
Performance Assessment	Measure the learners performance.
Interventions	Develop additional instruction that helps development learners skills.
Summative Evaluation and Revision	Determine the effectiveness of the instructional material and develop additional instructional material.

3. Technology is being implemented in classroom everywhere. Various forms of technology, such as computers, television, projectors, interactive whiteboards, Ipads, and E readers are being integrated into education curriculums. Technology is providing students with access to rich multimedia information. With technology constantly changing schools are finding it challenging to keep up. Many school must continually upgrade their computer systems and then provide additional professional development for staff. This can be a costly task. There has been positive results with the integration of technology. Technology is an excellent source to engage students and bring the world and current events into the classroom.