Sometimes being a teacher is an eye opener. It amazes me how much I learn while I am preparing to teach. While investigating theories of Jerome Bruner, I found out that Alan Kay of Xerox studied Bruner's Three Modes of Representation and based the GUI system for computers on what he learned. Kay felt, like Bruner, that using symbols and icons would make it easier and faster for students to learn how to use computers.
As we finish our Instructional Design project, I am astounded by the work my group members have put forth; I only wish that I had the time to produce the same wonderful instructional materials for each and every class I teach. Using graphic organizers like the ones we created, I know that student learning would increase.
The first major change I plan on incorporating is a better needs analysis based on what outcomes I want for my students and plan my assessments accordingly.
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I agree -- our group (especially you!) has done an amazing amount of work!
Ditto for the analysis. I never realized how important good analysis is until we took this class!
I think you bring up an important point. Using a lot this instruction on an everyday basis in school is unrealistic, but I think if it could be done, it would change education drastically!
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