EDTEC 700

Overview

Your Edublog will be your chance to explore the functions of the Wordpress software.  You’ll use it to share your thoughts as you use the ADDIE model to create an Online collaborative learning environment.

ADDIE

Initially, I was going to have each of you write 5 posts, one post that is about each phase of the ADDIE model, but I’m going to be more lenient with the way you create your posts.  I’ll leave the number of posts up to you. Just be sure to answer the following questions

Analysis

• Who are your users?
• What do you want them to be able to do as a result of using your web site?
• What have others done that is similar?
• What performance drivers might prevent them from learning with this tool? (skills/knowledge, motivation, environment, incentive)

Design

• What do you want users to be able to do when they visit this site?
• Is it a recurring effort, or a one-time project?

Development

• What tools (or combination of tools) will you use to support the site?
• What customizations will you need to do to your site?
• Are you happy with how well it turned out?

Implementation

• How will you introduce this to the class?
• What do you have to do to get permission from the powers-that-be at your school?

Evaluation

• How will you know if this site is helping your users reach the objectives you’ve defined for them?

A: You have a strong foundation in ADDIE and the ISD process.  You’ve done an exemplary job of defining your audience, their needs, and a solution that will work well for them.

B: You haven’t given enough consideration to one or more of phases in the ADDIE process.  Your project might work well, but has a few mismatches between what you want students to do and what the way your site has been set up.

Technical Proficiency

You’ll receive a grade for how well you’ve been able to use the plugins, themes, and widgets provided by Edublogs. Experiment with your blog’s appearance, and be sure that you’ll be able to manage a classroom full of users.

A: Shows mastery of the tool, and the ability to use it with your class. You’ve registered a sample student, and have a strong plan for introducing this tool to your students or users.

B: You’ve shown that you know how to do the basics, but have not demonstrated that you know how to use the advanced features.  I have some reservations about your knowledge of managing student registration.