Christian Fernandes
UCSP 615 Section 9055
Orientation to Graduate Studies
Top Three Trends in
Instructional Design
Use of Web 2.0 Technologies
Open-source Learning
Cloud Computing
Web 2.0 Technologies
▪ What are Web 2.0 technologies – A generic term for dynamic websites that allow students and educations to interact and
communicate
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Blogs
Wikis
Social Networking Websites (Facebook, Myspace, etc.)
Video Sharing Sites
Web 2.0 Technologies
▪ “The exploration and application of Web 2.0 tools removes the
barriers typically associated with online classes.” (Tunks, 2012, p.3)
▪ These technologies are especially useful in Distance Education (DE)
courses or blended face-to-face/DE courses
– Enhances communication and collaboration
– Allows asynchronous and synchronous communication
– Can be used as a dynamic method for expressing information
Web 2.0 Technologies
▪ How to prepare for the trend
– The UMUC OMDE curriculum includes several classes that require
the development and use of web 2.0
– Personal development of blog and video training
– Development Courses
▪ Adobe Captivate
▪ Video Editing
Open-source Learning
▪ Uses the internet to produce open dynamic and interactive
educational content through sites like OpenStax, Coursera, and
Lumin
▪ Building a source of cooperative learning – learners, educators, and
subject experts can develop training materials together
▪ Imagine a giant, internet based, collaborative textbook/courseware
that is constantly being updated and improved.
Open-source Learning
(Baraniuk, 2006)
Open-source Learning
▪ How can I prepare
– Participate in online a Massive Open Online Course (MOOC)
– Developing an open training resource for Boy Scouts (Campfires, Songs, and
Skits)
– Explore open sources as references during graduate study
Cloud Computing
▪ Uses server space so students can access file on the go
▪ Provides web-based programs available at any computer
▪ Works in conjunction with mobile technology
– Smart Phones
– Tablets
– Hybrids
Cloud Computing
▪ Collaboration Tool
– Users can access shared content
– Multiple user can edit content at the same time
– Standardizes technology
▪ Teaching aide
– Repository for larger files (video/high resolution pictures)
– Keeps content current
– Backs-up course material
Cloud Computing
▪ Preparing for the trend
– Using the cloud for my personal projects
– Integrating cloud resources into the learning environment
(like Google Docs and Sheets)
– Staying up-to-date with the latest mobile technology
Top Three Trends in Instructional Design
▪ Use of Web 2.0 Technologies
– Blogs, wikis, social media, video sharing
– Improves communication
▪ Open-source Learning
– Open courses and content
– Communal – content developed
▪ Educators
▪ Experts
▪ Learners
▪ Cloud Computing
– Improved accessibility (thru mobile platforms)
– Collaborative tool
– Teaching Aide
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