Course:

MIT 513-Computer Based Instruction.   Spring 2004.

Instructor and Project Advisor: Dr. A.  Murdock, UNCW

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Project Report (pdf)

Situation:

Home Health care company required newly hired nurses to demonstrate competencies in seizure management during orientation. Process was verbal assessment preceded by text based self instruction.

Performance Issue:

Situation was very ineffective in terms of lacking formalized assessment, utilization of human resources, and learning performance

Desired Performance:

New hire nurses demonstrate competencies utilizing computer based self instruction and formalized assessment which is available on demand without need for company personnel involvement.

Solution:

Development of an interactive, computer based, self- instruction  learning module which included graphic and textual representations along with formalized assessment.

Role:

Working solely as a performance technology consultant to the company I planned and performed all activities related to analysis, design, and development of the CBI module. Project was as part of MIT coursework.

Project Summary:

I was presented with a predetermined need for new training. In depth learner, context, and environmental analysis indicated a variety of entry level skills along with a strong desire for on demand interactive self instruction which learners would control. Company experts assisted in providing content information and designing the actual assessment. Following Dick and Cary ISD model, task analysis was used to identify, cluster and sequence learning. Strategies were developed for each section of instruction combining graphics and text in an interactive format. Learners were provided in process assessments after each cluster to test learning, build confidence and allow for re learning where needed. Summative evaluation was created to assess learning after completion of module.

Client was given trial version of module on CD.

Results:

Project was well received by client and learners on a trial basis. Client is currently considering purchase.

Reflection:

In producing this computer-based instruction, I was able to combine much of my prior learning involving instructional theories and models with new technology skills to produce an effective instructional product. I also developed an understanding of the many different tasks and skills required to produce a CBI tutorial. This provided a basic understanding of the specific talents needed from a project team as well as the sequence of events involved in the design and development stages. In addition I developed the ability to utilize an interactive software platform which created opportunities to design and develop interactive learning and assessments which were very effective and well received by learners. In the future when faced with similar situations, I would take a similar approach except I would utilize macromedia software (as opposed to tool book) to design more user friendly interactivity and improved visual representations of content.