The Next Generation of Distance Education
After reading the articles and viewing the video, I do agree that the unlimited potential of instructional design for the Web is increasingly a necessary factor to the next generation. Right now instructional design is at a crossroad and needs to be put into practice (with al its methodologies) in our present school systems. The growth and impact of the introduction of Web-based technology into our K-12 educational years extends this exploration and prepares the next generation of digital natives for the future that is to come. All of the web-based tools that are available need to be integrated into the curriculum and used to enhance the learning situations. It was stated that instructional designs need to be used to promote electronic learning to its utmost degree.
Our articles hit upon the fact that the new generation of learners will need our web-based tools, and therefore, the important thing for those of us on the instructional side is to recognize and demand that these tools be customized and geared toward the process of learning. It is almost archaic to believe that education will stand still as the rest of the world evolves into a more technological based existence. For this and many other reasons, I agree with the positions of Moller, Huett, Foshay, Coleman and Simonson.
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As educators we must ensure that we keep up with changing technologies in order for our learners to be able to function in an ever changing society. Great blog!
ReplyDeleteWell worded post. As you highlighted we as educators must ensure that we stay current with technology and we should be able to incorporate our skill, and knowledge of educational theories and sound practices in order to input requirements into design of online educational material. It is also important that we also collaborate with others to improve quality of finished product. As educators we have the opportunity to effectively lead by example but also allow input from students about technology and course material.
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