tailieunhanh - A Designer’s Log Case Studies in Instructional Design- P42

A Designer’s Log Case Studies in Instructional Design- P42:This book deals with the design of distance education at an emerging dual-mode university, that is, a university offering courses both on-campus and via distance education or online in a variety of manners. It was written from the point of view of an instructional designer (ID) working alongside university professors in designing their courses for distance delivery | but it s up to the student to adapt. If after 5 years of university studies they are still not ready to work autonomously they might not be in the right place. Whatever method sic is used there will be dead wood. If the model works for the majority of students so be it. This model does not promote facilitating the student in his work. It requires the student s full involvement. Our students are often criticised by my colleagues in that they have difficulty functioning on their own in conducting research in finding answers. Any model that requires students to work that forces them to reflect is good. The student must learn to operate autonomously. Our students are already graduates. The courses are therefore graduate level. They already have at least 4 years of university. On working in teams In the beginning I wasn t very keen on their working in teams. Some work harder than others. I am still not convinced of the merits of this approach from an assessment point of view. On the other hand I like the fact that they discuss subject matter as a group. It s good to see them discussing in groups. So long as there are no marks involved fine. Those who are lazy or unprepared for discussions will be left aside. I believe in formative assessment for teams and in summative assessment for individuals. On teamwork in their profession Yes they must work hand-in-hand with their colleagues. Part of their work is done as a team but in the end they also have to bear individual responsibility for their work. In terms of planning yes it s done in teams. They are marked on their level of planning ability. Teamwork prepares them for learning how to plan well. Organizing planning team assignments should be part of their training. On the design process It was a new experience for me to work with an instructional designer. Enriching and interesting. The fact that you can sit with someone specialized in design. you asked me questions that no one had ever asked me before. No one had ever .