Tony Lockhart - Instructional Design & Technology

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 Hey folks,  I just finished a module on computational thinking which is a set of systemic processes that will help people approach complex open ended problems in the same way a computer does. I have an article source and some screen captures below. One take-away that I found from this article is that CI is a framework for understanding and thinking about processes and solutions to a large, open-ended problem. There are many aspects to think about solving larger problems, so this framework provides many higher order thinking tasks that specifically align to problem. I feel that I need to conduct more research on CI in order to see its direct application to in class structures. I feel that part of this is due to the nature of CI in systemically solving larger problems. You basically use this systemic process to break down a larger problem. The only problem is that content standards, pacing plans, instructional scaffolds, and the general nature of teaching doesn't permit these ...

 So, with a couple of weeks off, I feel energized and ready to finish the rest of the term. I feel positive with my decision to pursue a graduate education and am proud of the an assignment that I recently completed.  The lesson plan assignment was our first dive into instructional design using the ADDIE model. I felt that this was a great framework to apply given how structured it is. The lesson I designed is essentially a series of learning experiences to guide students into making an animation using the first Principle of Animation, Squash and Stretch. To create this learning experience, I created a slideshow and note catcher. The lesson is essentially facilitated by the teacher, however the only area with direct instruction has to do with the mechanics of making an animation using the principles. The lesson starts out with a drawing assignment, followed by the learning objective. A review segment follows with the foundation of the lesson, a video showing how squash and str...