Model Goal

1.To design a series of reusable educational modules that develops specific skills or skill sets
a. Note taking
b. Reading for comprehension
c. Time management skills
d. Writing skills

2. Supra-system= Stevenson Education Center
a. Sub-System= Syracuse Football
b. Student Athletes
i. Method of Delivery = via mentors
ii. Classroom style setting initially
iii. Information library as a follow up tool.

3. Method Instruction for mentors
a. 1.5 Hour classroom setting
b. Technology equipped classroom, overhead, LCD projector

4. Method of grouping for learning:
a. Note-taking and reading comprehension
b. Time management
c. Writing skills

5. Logisitics
a. Auditorium: Football complex is equipped with an auditorium to meet our need
b. Time we have mentors on staff and can schedule meeting based on need
c. Personnel , Academic Coordinators are capable of teaching the course
d. Budget, development will be the primary cost the personnel already exist, expenditure of time will need to be calculated but all the employees involved are salaried.

James and I answered these questions together in a group setting so the answers posted on both our PLE's will be identical.

I particulary was impressed with CISCO systems modle of RIO and RLO because it provided a systematic and reusable platform for creating education materials that was scalable and manageable. I like the design and will try to incorporate elements into my individual design. At first glance it seesm simplistic but on further review the system has a series of layers an quite a bit of dept which I still do not completely understand. It does suggest to me though, that there needs to be a great deal of upfront assessment to be able to generalize the structuring materials to multiple people.
I am still struggling with how to incorporate specific needs into my design. The Gentry model will stressing communication in all facets seemed a little to amorphous for me, there was no clear starting point, the CISCO model a benchmark design which required specific data before proceeding to the next step in the design. What I can say for certain in there will be a high degree of up front analysis so the the modules can be generalized to a braod audience.

3 comments:

orangejer said...

As we examine different models try and focus on the parts of the model that make sense for your context - ie. is the front end analysis piece appropriate? change management? evaluation? material production?

orangejer said...

".To design a series of reusable educational modules that develops specific skills or skill sets"

Isn't the gal of your model to assist learners with personal management?

Kevin Forgard said...

As you indicate in your model's goal disription, I feel more comfortable in the fact that I too have been struggling with piecing things together. So, I will comment on your model based on how I have approached the process.

One point that strikes me about your recent posting is your desire to utilize learning objects, much like the CISCO RLO system. In my model's case, I label them the ID toolset. An important fact that you mention is the need for strong front analysis. I totally agree with you there. Perhaps this confirms that some models stress less on the design part, but more on determining what a client needs. Communication is, or course, important to maintain a formative evaluation and also congruency.