Visual Literacy in E-Learning Instructional Design

2010 ◽  
pp. 15-34
Author(s):  
Shalin Hai-Jew
Keyword(s):  
Instructional Design ◽  
Visual Literacy ◽  
Digital Images ◽  
Visual Data ◽  
Visual Effects ◽  
Visual Phenomena ◽  
E Learning

Visual literacy refers to a deeper knowledge of what images convey, where the visual data comes from, how it is captured, how it may be manipulated, and how it may be deployed for the most effective conveyance of information. It may clarify nuanced messages embedded in imagery. This chapter addresses the principles of visual literacy in the context of e-learning. It will introduce some foundational terminology and visual phenomena. This will help readers evaluate the veracity of digital images and have a better understanding of digital visual effects. A sidebar by Jason Maseberg-Tomlinson shows the need for accessibility and how building this feature into an image is a part of visual literacy.

scholarly journals Design models as emergent features: An empirical study in communication and shared mental models in instructional

2006 ◽  
Vol 32 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Lucca Botturi
Keyword(s):  
Instructional Design ◽  
Empirical Study ◽  
Development Model ◽  
Design And Development ◽  
Practice Model ◽  
Design Models ◽  
Instructional Design Process ◽  
Emergent Feature ◽  
E Learning ◽  
Specific Project

This paper reports the results of an empirical study that investigated the instructional design process of three teams involved in the development of an e-learning unit. The teams declared they were using the same fast-prototyping design and development model, and were composed of the same roles (although with a different number of SMEs). Results indicate that the design and development model actually informs the activities of the group, but that it is interpreted and adapted by the team for the specific project. Thus, the actual practice model of each team can be regarded as an emergent feature. This analysis delivers insights concerning issues about team communication, shared understanding, individual perspectives and the implementation of prescriptive instructional design models.

Instructional Design and Quality

2013 ◽  
pp. 236-250
Author(s):  
Anna Busquets ◽  
Muriel Gómez
Keyword(s):  
Instructional Design ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
East Asian ◽  
Drop Out ◽  
Instructional Design Process ◽  
Course Materials ◽  
E Learning ◽  
Two Phases ◽  
East Asian Studies

Quality in e-learning should be measured from three perspectives: technology, pedagogy, and management and administration. This paper examines the pedagogical and methodological perspective, specifically in the work developed by the professors of the course “East Asian Geography”, a compulsory course of the Programme of East Asian Studies. The authors consider that the teaching and learning methodology applied to the UOC model has reached the proper level of quality when students are satisfied, follow the courses and not drop out, and perform appropriately. In that sense, satisfaction, permanence, and academic performance are the three levels of measurement of the quality of the each course and program, as well as the UOC model in general. On the basis of the data obtained and results of the first two years 2003-2004 and 2004-2005, in terms of performance and satisfaction of the students in the course “East Asian Geography”, is considered for revision and improvement. This process has two phases. In the first one, during 2005-2008, the authors focus on the instructional design process and the conceptualization of the course plan with new activities; in the second, from 2009 to present, the authors examine the design and diversification of course materials and e-learning activities.

Activity Theory and Context

2011 ◽  
pp. 164-181
Author(s):  
Laura G. Farres ◽  
Colla J. MacDonald
Keyword(s):  
Instructional Design ◽  
Activity Theory ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Model Development ◽  
Naturalistic Inquiry ◽  
Approaches To Teaching ◽  
E Learning ◽  
Unique Approach ◽  
Frame Work ◽  
Complex Settings

Constructivist instructional design (ID) models have emerged with more frequencywithin e-learning. These models offer guiding principles congruent with construc-tivist approaches to teaching and learning. Although constructivist ID modelsshare common principles, each model also offers a unique approach to e-learningbased on its context of development. Consequently, certain models will also bemore authentic and meaningful for a particular situation depending on their com-patibility to that particular context. If that context can be understood, then direc-tion can be given as to the best application for the model. This chapter introducesactivity theory (AT) as a lens from which to understand the context of constructivistID model development in e-learning. It argues that ATprovides a suitable frame-work for naturalistic inquiry within complex settings and establishes a languagefrom which a better comparison of context can occur.

Culturally Sensitive Instructional Design Principles for Online Learning Environments

2018 ◽  
pp. 292-326
Author(s):  
Gülten Kartal ◽  
Elif Toprak ◽  
Evrim Genc Kumtepe
Keyword(s):  
Online Learning ◽  
Instructional Design ◽  
Cultural Diversity ◽  
Learning Environments ◽  
Design Principles ◽  
Culturally Sensitive ◽  
Online Learning Environments ◽  
E Learning ◽  
Efficient Learning ◽  
Instructional Design Principles

Distance education and e-learning practices are preferred by increasing number of people and institutions in the recent years all around the globe. It's clear that there are different interests, expectations, needs, characteristics, and backgrounds of participants in these learning environments. In this connection, it is important that courses are designed, taking cultural diversity into account, optimizing self-learning in such environments. The instructional designs that support multiculturalism in learning environments, lead to more efficient learning. Based on the awareness about cultural diversity, this chapter focuses on culturally sensitive instructional design principles for online learning environments. Firstly, “culture” as a concept and its components, based on various prominent definitions in literature are given. Then, the design principles are discussed with a critical look on online learning environments, with an eye to different theories and studies of leading researchers in the field.

Culturally Significant Signs, Symbols, and Philosophical Belief Systems within E-Learning Environments

2012 ◽  
pp. 210-243
Author(s):  
Caroline M. Crawford ◽  
Ruth Gannon Cook
Keyword(s):  
Instructional Design ◽  
Best Practices ◽  
Narrative Inquiry ◽  
Cultural Values ◽  
Learning Environments ◽  
Design Research ◽  
Belief Systems ◽  
E Learning ◽  
Shed Light

The contextual backdrop of the problem and goal of the study are based within the framework that the researchers wanted to be sure that the courses were unique in their appropriateness to their respective cultures; but they also wanted to see if the course adaptations provided cultural values and perspectives that were fairly consistent and appropriate across cultures and nations. The methodology is qualitative in nature, specifically focused upon development design research and narrative inquiry. The findings suggest that there were several levels of concern: learner concerns; instructional design or teaching concerns; management and organizational concerns; and, technology concerns. This study has addressed the question “what lessons could be learned from semiotic and philosophical instructional imperatives inclusion within e-learning environments?” As such, the interpretation of the findings of the study shed light on the importance of simple mediation tools, such as signs, symbols, and stories. The implications of the findings indicate that more research could shed light on how to help students feel comfortable enough to follow through and complete their e-learning courses. In viewing best practices for e-learning, students’ existent knowledge can be bridged with what they need to know by using a variety of the semiotic tools discussed in this study.

Cultural Adaptation of E-Learning Courseware

2012 ◽  
pp. 192-209
Author(s):  
Randall Stieghorst ◽  
Andrea L. Edmundson
Keyword(s):  
Instructional Design ◽  
Design Process ◽  
Ethical Dilemmas ◽  
Code Of Conduct ◽  
Corporate Environment ◽  
Web Based ◽  
Global Organizations ◽  
Learning Modules ◽  
Instructional Design Process ◽  
E Learning

Web-based and self-paced learning modules have become a common-and sometimes primary-tool used by the Ethics & Compliance departments of global organizations to educate employees worldwide. These e-learning modules provide guidance around such topics as the company’s Code of Conduct, specific policies or laws, globally applicable corporate standards, and how best to manage ethical dilemmas in a corporate environment. In this case, the authors describe the instructional design process that were used on various ethics and compliance courses to achieve a more global, regional, or country-specific applicability, including an overview of changes made to content and methodology that was originally perceived as “very American.”

The Cultural Adaptation of E-Learning

2011 ◽  
pp. 308-325 ◽  
Author(s):  
Andrea L. Edmundson
Keyword(s):  
Instructional Design ◽  
Learning Styles ◽  
Learning Outcomes ◽  
Cultural Analysis ◽  
Instructional Designer ◽  
Course Content ◽  
Instructional Methodologies ◽  
Cultural Preferences ◽  
E Learning ◽  
Design Skills

Culturally appropriate instructional design requires the integration of instructional design skills with intercultural knowledge. In e-learning, as in classroom-based courses, courses that accommodate the learning styles and cultural preferences of the targeted learners will offer the best—and fastest—learning outcomes. In this chapter, the author illustrates how to modify an existing e-learning course—or design one ‘from scratch’—that aligns the course content, the instructional methodologies (including activities and assessments) and the technology to the needs and environment of learners in other countries. The ‘smart’ instructional designer conducts a cultural analysis and makes validated changes to e-learning courses, before they are sent for translation, localization, or final production.

Culturally Significant Signs, Symbols, and Philosophical Belief Systems within E-Learning Environments

2011 ◽  
pp. 44-72
Author(s):  
Caroline M. Crawford ◽  
Ruth Gannon Cook
Keyword(s):  
Instructional Design ◽  
Best Practices ◽  
Narrative Inquiry ◽  
Cultural Values ◽  
Learning Environments ◽  
Design Research ◽  
Belief Systems ◽  
E Learning ◽  
Shed Light

The contextual backdrop of the problem and goal of the study are based within the framework that the researchers wanted to be sure that the courses were unique in their appropriateness to their respective cultures; but they also wanted to see if the course adaptations provided cultural values and perspectives that were fairly consistent and appropriate across cultures and nations. The methodology is qualitative in nature, specifically focused upon development design research and narrative inquiry. The findings suggest that there were several levels of concern: learner concerns; instructional design or teaching concerns; management and organizational concerns; and, technology concerns. This study has addressed the question “what lessons could be learned from semiotic and philosophical instructional imperatives inclusion within e-learning environments?” As such, the interpretation of the findings of the study shed light on the importance of simple mediation tools, such as signs, symbols, and stories. The implications of the findings indicate that more research could shed light on how to help students feel comfortable enough to follow through and complete their e-learning courses. In viewing best practices for e-learning, students’ existent knowledge can be bridged with what they need to know by using a variety of the semiotic tools discussed in this study.

Usability in the Context of e-Learning

2011 ◽  
pp. 121-144 ◽  
Author(s):  
Panagiotis Zaharias
Keyword(s):  
Instructional Design ◽  
Adult Learners ◽  
End Users ◽  
Usability Evaluation ◽  
Design Parameters ◽  
Motivation To Learn ◽  
The Poor ◽  
E Learning ◽  
New Type ◽  
Usability Evaluation Methods

The issue of e-learning quality remains prominent on end users’ (the learners’) agenda. It is no surprise that many non-motivated adult learners abandon prematurely their e-learning experiences. This is attributed in a great extent to the poor design and usability of e-learning applications. This paper proposes a usability framework that addresses the user as a learner and extends the current e-learning usability practice by focusing on the affective dimension of learning, a frequently neglected issue in e-learning developments. Motivation to learn, a dominant affective factor related with learning effectiveness, has been similarly neglected. Usability and instructional design constructs as well as Keller’s ARCS Model are being employed within the framework proposed in this work upon which new usability evaluation methods can be based. This framework integrates web usability and instructional design parameters and proposes motivation to learn as a new type of usability dimension in designing and evaluating e-learning applications.

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