What should be taken into consideration when designing instructional u
When designing instructional units, one should ensure that (1) each instructional article supports the learning objectives or goals of the course (2) get the learner's attention immediately by clearly making the topic relevant to something important.
Krystal,
Great idea! We keep harping about technology when we need to look at how to connect in a content way.
Dr. Kelly Wilkinson
I think this is especially important when teaching a class that isn't immediately connected to a student's degree plan, such as a general education course in a career college program. I teach psychology for a culinary arts program, and I always encounter students who don't know why they would need a psychology course. I always try to connect lectures with every day examples to keep them engaged.
Faryl,
Well said. I agree with you.
Dr. Kelly Wilkinson
I like how you stated, "get the learner's attention immediately by clearly making the topic relevant to something important." I would go one step further and say make the topic relevant to something that will affect the student directly. For example, employee practices or expectations.
