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Integrating Technology Redesign

Helen Ross
Dr. Keith Pressey Instructor EDU697
Ashford University

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Integrating Technology
Select a prior MATLT activity that demonstrates attainment of Program Learning
Outcome 8 which is to demonstrate the ability to make informed decisions regarding the use of
technology in support of learning and leadership. Redesign the activity using instructional
design principles and theory. Be sure to include an explanation of which principles and theory
you chose and why. Additionally, include a discussion of any design and implementation
challenges experienced during the redesign process.
Redesign Principles and Theory
The principles and theory that were referenced to complete the redesign project were
found in Goals of Instruction. An Objectivism approach is that instruction is to elicit the desired
response from the learner who is presented with a target stimulus (Dabbagh, 2006). A
Cognitivism approach is to communicate or transfer knowledge in the most efficient, effective
manner (Dabbagh, 2006). Finally, a Constructivism approach is that the focus is on the process
not the product (Dabbagh, 2006).
The attainment of Program Learning Outcome 8 and the above mentioned principles and
theory pertain to the instructor selecting the appropriate technology to promote effective and
appropriate learning. The instructor should not focus entirely on the end result, but should rather
make every attempt to aid the learner in achieving maximum learning.
Redesign
The original assignment was a written paper on the subject of integrating technology into
lesson plans. There were three lesson plans that needed technology integrated into them. A non-

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linear Power Point was integrated into the first lesson. An online timeline was integrated into the
second lesson and a webcast was integrated into the third lesson.
The redesign integrated a Power Point containing YouTube videos as a resource for the
learners. The YouTube videos on the Power Point house instructions on how to use the integrated
technology. The learners can reference the Power Point and videos at any time to help them learn
how to use the technology and create top-quality designs.
Redesign Challenges
I can honestly state that I did not experience too many challenges with this redesign. I
had three activities in mind that I thought would work well for this redesign and making the final
selection was not too hard. I selected the prior activity of integrating technology because I
thought I could do more with this activity than I could the others.
I debated over the redesign briefly. I made my final decision because when I was learning
to utilize new technology, I would have appreciated a resource such as the one I created. I believe
that when a learner is attempting to attain new knowledge, he/she can use all the resources
possible.
Conclusion
A prior MATLT activity was selected and redesigned demonstrating the attainment of
Program Learning Outcome 8. Instructional design principles and theory were selected and
utilized. A discussion regarding the selected instructional design principles and theory was
included as well as a discussion regarding the challenges that were experienced during the
redesign.

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References
Dabbagh, N. (2006). Instructional design knowledge base. Retrieved from
http://cehdclass.gmu.edu/ndabbagh/Resources/IDKB/models_theories.htm