Educators in K-12 institutions are expected to have a working knowledge of current technology tools and classroom integration practices through attending professional development opportunities during the school year. By continually honing their teaching practices, educators are better equipped to instruct their students using relevant technology tools. Teachers at a private elementary school on Oahu engage in training experiences provided by their own institution. Administrators would like to consolidate present methods of facilitating training into one common website for their teachers. As the institution’s technology coordinator, I work directly with faculty members to integrate technology into classroom teaching. This website facilitates my meetings with faculty and provides a digital archive for teaching and training materials.

The purpose of this usability study was to assess the organization of the content, navigational efficiency, and user satisfaction of a technology resource website (focusing on Web 2.0 tools for cloud computing, professional learning networks, and blended/flipped classrooms) for elementary teachers at a local private school on Oahu. Peer feedback led to simplifying the content volume of each web page, clearly labeling page titles, and adding buttons to assist in navigation throughout the website. This presentation will examine the design changes implemented, comparing the resource before and after modification, and discuss the theoretical frameworks and instructional design models that informed design choices.

Website URL: http://rek298.wix.com/elemtechresources

Studies have shown that listening to classical music can raise IQ, relieve stress, improve creativity, and provide mental and physical health benefits to its listeners. An important source for classical music can be found in the Symphony Orchestra. Yet, due to the drop of sales and attendance, symphony orchestras are on the decline. According to the Horizon Report (2013), online learning has become popular for many adults across the nation. Therefore, in this research study online multimedia modules were created in an effort to connect with this demographic, allowing them to discover and appreciate live classical music. The purpose of this Instructional Design project was to develop and evaluate the impact of using an online multi-media based website on learning the history, instrumentation, form, and modern day use of the Symphony Orchestra for adults in the state of Hawai‘i. Hawai‘i residents between the ages of 18-65 were invited to participate in this study. This study incorporated the Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation, Evaluation (ADDIE) Method as well as Gagne’s Nine Events of Instruction, and incorporated: multimedia presentations, pre/post surveys, online tools, and assessments. Results of this study have shown positively in terms of attitudinal surveys and assessments. The data collected from this study could help future educators of the arts in using web-based instruction to effectively connect with their learners, especially in the field of classical music instruction.

Creative Sound and Lighting is a small business that services audio professionals by providing sound equipment through our retail store, rental department, and by installation. Clients have asked if they could observe us at venues, such as installations and live concerts, to see how we set up sound. We do not offer any formal training due to lack of time and resources. The potential for an online module to both serve a client need for training and a need for a business to be responsive to customer desires will potentially grow our business. The purpose of this instructional design project was to develop and evaluate an instructional module to improve basic knowledge of signal path and how to create an audio sound system for adult clients.

The best way to reach more potential audio professionals was to develop an online module with multimedia. If I had additional time more lessons would be added for future audio scenarios.
Module URL: http://creativesoundsystemdesign.weebly.com

As the hospitality industry transitions from the operational processes using hard copy to digital and web based processes, for the individual employee, the technological skills needed to maintain or improve efficiency are constantly changing. Breakdowns in the efficiency of employee output at the individual level can significantly inhibit the success of the business metrics and growth. This is particularity seen with administrative assistants and managers who have to utilize Microsoft Excel for daily job duties. A classroom-based training was tried and was unsuccessful in delivering Excel skills. A more engaging approach that incorporates learning technology, with asynchronous distance learning, and module-based training is needed. The purpose of this instructional design project was to increase the comfort and confidence of excel users, in an asynchronous manner. Users logged into an Excel training website and complete four Excel modules with the four most commonly used Excel functions in the industry. After viewing screen cast demos that utilize actual data from their environment, users were then required to complete an assignment and email it to the instructor who will return feedback via email or screen cast.

Due to the asynchronous nature of the design, Keller’s motivational model focusing on attention, relevance, confidence and satisfaction (ARCS) model was used in the development to maintain user engagement in the fast paced hospitality industry. The four modules, utilizing web based screen casts are meant to guide the user through the excel functions, also creating a library of resources for the user to access at anytime after the course.

This instructional design project created an online tutorial for Outreach College Students on how to install and configure a free/open source operating system on a computer. When Microsoft ended Windows XP support in 2014 it left many computer users without a reliable, cost effective computer operating system. Linux Mint can fulfill this need and extend the life of older computer hardware.
Instructional design theories for effective teaching material utilize various combinations of techniques for creating educational modules. Visual and auditory presentations and the balance between these mediums are factors that lead to effective cognitive design. I developed a web based instructional module utilizing Wix to deliver a user-friendly interface. Training material needs to be geared towards the audience. In this introductory teaching module I minimized technical jargon to not overwhelm the participant. Step-by-step instruction is provided in the module along with written guidelines and audio narration. Pretest and post tests are administered to each participant to assess learning effectiveness.
My challenge as an instructional designer is to make learning material engaging and informative. Effectively utilizing the appropriate tools was my priority consideration and the key to effective design of my instructional module. This presentation will show the final product and discuss the design process.
URL: http://ltec690.wix.com/linux-mint17