Mariya Khan
Instructional Designer & Educator
Adobe Captivate Visual Literacy Module
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Objectives Met -
Objective #1: Apply foundational knowledge and skills to the collaborative design and use of content, pedagogy and instructional technologies.
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Objective #2: Create conditions for learning by applying theories (e.g. learning
theories, curriculum theory and communications theories) to authentic scenarios
involving diverse populations.
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Objective #3: Use modern technologies, and techniques (e.g. collaborative teamwork and rapid prototyping) to design and develop learning materials, media and environments that promote near and far transfer of content knowledge.
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Objective #5: Use quantitative and qualitative methods of inquiry to make data-driven decisions that inform practice in the discipline.
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Objective #6: Initiate, lead, facilitate and advocate for positive change and innovation in the educational technology workplace as new technologies, techniques, and theories of learning, design and change emerge.
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Objective #8: Analyze, develop and evaluate professional development programs and initiatives that advance the technological, pedagogical and content knowledge of learners.
Description -
This interactive, Adobe Captivate Module was uniquely designed based on research conducted on the topic of visual literacy and its impact on the brain. Since the previously planned design was researched prior to its creation, this module was purposefully constructed using both quantitative and qualitative information that allowed for more accurate learning results (Objective 5). Applicable and effective resources were also provided to learners to ensure that the skills taught were also being reinforced throughout the module. Successfully integrating these technology tools and resources allows learners to more effectively retain the information and transfer this knowledge to other applicable situations (Objective 2 & 3). This allows for lifelong learning and use of visual design skills in not only related applications, but also diverse environments where the range of strategies varies.
Future learners are also able to actively engage in the module while being immersed in an innovative technology experience. Since the art of visual design is essential while creating a web based learning experience, this skill set will allow new learning and design strategies to emerge and be effectively implemented in the future (Objective 6). Since the skills of visual design could be considered a strategy of effective online learning (or teaching online learning), this could also be a part of a specific professional development plan allowing teachers to develop increased strategies to promote successful online learning (Objective 1, 2, 8). As a result, learners will be well equipped to withstand the design challenges in an online learning environment, while gaining authentic e-learning environmental experience (Objective 2 & 3).