Week #5 (Trends and Issues in Instructional Design and Technology) - Robert A. Reiser, John Dempsey
Chapter 32 – Using Rich Media Wisely
What media is used for instruction is very important, but more importantly how it is delivered.
There are two types of learning approaches in instructional design:
- Technology centered approach – passive approach where the learner is not taken into account
- Learner centered approach – active approach where the learner is involved and encouraged to participate
The two memory styles in which we learn:
- Working memory is conscious deliberate learning where information is processed
- Long term memory is the prior knowledge, where our database of information lies
How media is selected, organized and integrated into learning determines how people will learn.
Chapter 36 – Diversity and Accessibility
A new trend we are witnessing today in design and instruction is (UD) Universal Design.
Universal Design emphasizes diversity and all the benefits of inclusion. A good example is how assisted technologies consider learners with disabilities. The key here is to find a balance between content and context.
With UD we can also provide broader accessibility to people in different markets and through the use of different languages. We have seen this very present in many ATM machines with multiple language selection options for the user.
