Reflections on ADDIE

Initially I had reservations about connecting the whole ADDIE concept to creating an e-learning teaching intervention but through the research and interactions on the blogs I started to see the validity of this method.I like that the process is cyclical and that you use each stage of the process to review the previous section and then build on from there.

I always tend to shy away from technology because I think that I am not equipped enough to use it.I must say that what I was able to accomplish with the creation of my online e-learning course on ethics exceeded even my own expectations.I will by no means call myself a techno expert but my knowledge and skills on technology have greatly improved.

I appreciated the feedback that I got from my colleagues and especially from Lianne as I was able to incorporate it into my process of creating the course.The knowledge that I acquired through the research has been very valuable and I will pursue future computer-and/or mobile technology as part of my teaching strategy.

The I & E in ADDIE

Hi everyone

 

Here are my thoughts and understanding of the implementation and evaluation process:

 Implementation:

During the implementation stage, the materials created during development are introduced to the target audience and the learning process starts. First you have to prepare the learners for the upcoming education process by providing instructions and to make sure they are familiar with the tools and have the knowledge required for completing the course (aligned to information obtained as part of the previous phases).

 

Things I will have to take into account depend on the existing infrastructure of the company where training is being carried out (if not solely m-learning based) and communicate how many points will be awarded for the completion of the module’s assessments and what is the required passing grade. I am wondering though should this be communicated beforehand or as part of the instruction of the course?

To summarize, the implementation phase is when the training is delivered and help or support is provided to the students as needed.

 

Evaluation

Formative evaluation runs parallel to the learning process and is meant to evaluate the quality of the learning materials and their reception by the students. For the formative evaluation I am thinking of having small group evaluations. The summative assessment is performed at the end of the course to determine if the training had a positive effect and will be done one on one. I am thinking of using the Donald Kirkpatrick training evaluation model. The model is divided into 4 levels and evaluates:

·         Level 1: Reaction

·         Level 2: Learning

·         Level 3: Behavior

·         Level 4: Results

I feel this model would best evaluate if the desired outcomes of the ethics module have been achieved. Evaluation is of course an ongoing process even though it is the final stage of the ADDIE process. Diligent evaluation will enable you to review and improve the educational program based on the feedback received so that any kinks or hiccups can be removed and be addressed in preparation for the next group of participants.

 

That's it...

L

Development phase

Hi everyone

Here is my understanding of the development phase thus far. This stage is where all the feedback during the analysis phase and creating the learning strategies and the tools that will be used during the design phase is communicated to the key stakeholders.

Would I be correct in my supposition that this can be seen as the "proposal" phase? Proposing to others what the intended module will entail and asking for their input and feedback? The feedback from the stakeholders will then help resolve any challenges pointed out by them and improve the development of course and also reduce the number of iterations before being sent again for another review (this might happen a few times). 

I also read that during the development phase it will be good to break the course into sections or modules and to continuously test while developing. This will be good to identify any issues before moving on to the next section and then have a test run to see how well the course is navigated and identify a few last issues before implementing the course.

Just a few thoughts as I plough to the last bit of literature...

lady on a mission

Hello everyone

I would like to design something relating to Ethics, particularly confidentiality and workplace Ethics. Some of my students are entering the workplace for the first time to complete their fourth year internship so I think it would be of value to introduce them to this module at the start of the internship. Currently there is no such course and is a perceived lack in the learning of the students.

Ethics can be a very blah topic and they have been exposed to it at university level (mostly laws and acts governing our profession) so I am not going to reinvent the wheel but rather focus more on expected behaviours and conduct required from them in the workplace. The intended online course will focus mostly on equipping participants on how to apply the principles of confidentiality and workplace ethics in the working environment.

The key objectives that I would like to focus on during the online course will be:

• Confidentiality in the workplace
• Patient Confidentiality
• Confidentiality and the responsible use of Information Technology in the workplace
• Workplace Ethics

I would like to format the course so it can be it as interactive as possible by using activities and case studies and also provide them with a platform to share their thoughts, much like this medium or a discussion forum and perhaps a self-evaluation quiz to ascertain their own level of behaviour in the workplace.

 

Of course, as the literature shows, designing a course takes a lot of consideration and there are other stakeholders to also consider in the process but I think that an online course like this will add value to their learning and equip them sufficiently for their introduction into the workplace.

 

Will this be achievable? I sure am going to try my level best! Watch this space...