by Cheryl Calhoun | Sep 24, 2014 | Instructional Design, Theoretical Frameworks
This article was written as an assignment in EME6606 Advanced Instructional Design at the University of Florida in Fall 2014. Compare and contrast the alternative views of communication, including the transmission, behavioral, interactive, and transaction emphasis....
by Cheryl Calhoun | Sep 14, 2014 | Instructional Design, Theoretical Frameworks
This article was written as an assignment in EME6606 Advanced Instructional Design at the University of Florida in Fall 2014. What is the nature and functions of instructional design theory. What is their purpose and what are their characteristics? Smith and Ragan...
by Cheryl Calhoun | Feb 26, 2014 | HCI, Instructional Design
I find this question fascinating. I believe we have to get to a space where learning interfaces are more natural and encourage more dynamic interaction. For me this means more video and audio. The process of typing and clicking is just too clunky and adds too much...
by Cheryl Calhoun | Feb 26, 2014 | HCI, Instructional Design
Author and design critic Don Norman discusses the three ways that good design makes us happy. (Norman, 2003) Beautiful, Functional and Reflective are his three categories of design emotions. Norman makes the case that pleasant things work better. That beauty enhances...
by Cheryl Calhoun | Jan 3, 2014 | Instructional Design
ADDIE (analysis, design, development, implementation and evaluation) is a well-known often used model for instructional design. In Designing a Blended Course, Shibley, et.al.(2011) discuss how the ADDIE model was used to redesign a general chemistry course resulting...
