Project 1: Review
Review 2: ADDIE Model
ADDIE Model is proposed by the Center for Education Technology at Florida State University for the US Army in 1975. The novice army had difficulties in navigating the advanced defence machinery. Hence, this model is created to solve this issue for the US armed forces nationwide. This model later became the foundation for various instructional system designs. ADDIE Model is a systematic, step-by-step framework used to produce quality instructional system designs for teaching and learning practices.
There are 5 sequential stages involved which are analysis, design, development, implementation and evaluation. The process starts with the analysis on the background of the learners in which objectives are identified, followed by designs are planned on how to achieve those objectives, then necessary infrastructure materials are developed. Hence, as designed and developed the work plan is implemented. Lastly the whole process, outcome is evaluated to continuously improve the model.
Review 3: Technology in Education
Living in the 21st century exposes us to the wide use of technology. The use of Internet has made lots of things easier and faster. This also brings lots of impacts (good and bad included) in education. The traditional way of using chalk and blackboard has been changed to using PowerPoint presentation which makes the delivery faster, more creative and attractive to students. Moving pictures and videos included in the slide show can enhance students’ learning and thinking skills instead of 'dead’ pictures. Nowadays, there are numerous ways of integrating technology into education - through social media, online gamification, the newest edition - virtual reality and many more. All these has brought new advanced ways to infuse creativity in teaching and learning practices in coherent with the needs of the 21st century.
Review 4: Technology-based Assessments
Assessments are very useful in learning process in which a teacher monitors the progress of his students’ comprehension of the subject matter. Incorporating technology into building the assessment tools upgrades the teaching and learning practices to another level. Students become more engaged and participative in the lesson. Some of the commonly used technology-based assessments are Kahoot, Quizizz, Socrative, Google classroom. These tools are more creative, fun, and attractive to students. Moreover, they always come with detailed, powerful, time-saving analysis after each assessment session is done. This lessens the teachers’ works multi-fold times in assessing the performance of their learners.