Learning Management Systems (LMSs) are becoming a vital part of classrooms in the 21th Century. This is a list of open source learning management systems. By open source we mean that source code of these LMSs are made freely available so users can download, install or modify. The adaptation of a LMS can be very expensive. […]
Definitions of The Addie Model
What is the ADDIE Model? This article attempts to explain the ADDIE model by providing different definitions. Basically, ADDIE is a conceptual framework. ADDIE is the most commonly used instructional design framework and can help educators and trainers build a course or training program. “..the ADDIE Model is merely a colloquial term used to describe […]
Planning for Educational Technology Integration
Why seek out educational technology? We know that technology can enhance the teaching and learning process by providing unique opportunities. However, we also know that adoption of educational technology is a highly complex process. There are several levels of execution that need to occur. It requires knowledge, expertise and experience. Educational technology can be very […]
Wikis in Education: How Wikis are Being Used in the Classroom
What are Wikis? And should you use them? A Wiki can be defined as ‘‘a system that allows one or more people to build up a corpus of knowledge in a set of interlinked web pages, using a process of creating and editing pages” (p.5) (6). Simply put, a Wiki can be defined as a web-based […]
Definitions of Instructional Design
What is instructional design? Instructional design can be defined as the creation of instructional materials, modules or lessons. The instructional design process consists of determining the needs of the learners, defining the end goals and objectives of instruction, designing and planning assessment tasks, and designing teaching and learning activities to ensure the quality of instruction. Instructional […]
How To Create & Teach An Online Course
Do you want to build and teach your own online course? This is a high-level summary of the tasks and steps involved in creating and delivering a well-designed online course. Please note that creating an online course is a highly complex process. This summary includes: How to design your online course How to plan your lectures […]
Definitions of Instructional Technology
What is instructional technology? What is instructional design? Are the term Instructional Technology and Educational Technology considered synonymous? Instructional technology is the branch of education concerned with the scientific study of instructional design and development. The main purpose of instructional designers is to create engaging, effective learning experiences. There are a variety of models (e.g., ADDIE, Backward Design, ASSURE etc). […]
Instructional Design
What is Instructional Design The Association for Educational Communications and Technology (AECT) defines instructional design as “the theory and practice of design, development, utilization, management, and evaluation of processes and resources for learning” (Reiser, 2002, p. 1). The role of instructional design is often misunderstood. Perhaps this is because while the term “industrial design” is […]
Definitions of Educational Technology
Educational Technology What is educational technology? There are a variety of definitions of educational technology. What is instructional design and technology? The Association for Educational Communications and Technology (AECT): Educational technology is the study and ethical practice of facilitating learning and improving performance by creating, using and managing appropriate technological processes and resources. [1] The Encyclopedia of Educational […]
Backward Design
What is backward design? The first step to producing quality online, blended or face-t0-face courses is quality course design. The most common approach to course design is to begin with a consideration of the most suitable methodologies for teaching content. In other words, the focus is typically on how the content will be taught, rather […]