Mary Prine IDS

Instructional Design:

The instructional design model used is Merrill’s 1st Principle of Instruction. This model is based on a problem with 4 types of instruction. It is based on the assumption that learning is facilitated using real life problems, as well as in situations where they are faced with tasks to complete.

The four points of instruction include activation (previous knowledge is activated), integration (learner is able to integrate their skill into their life), demonstration (instruction is demonstrated to facilitate learning) and application (students use their knowledge to apply to their own lives).

Instructional Design Strategies used and why:
1. Video used to motivate learner on the importance of maintaining low levels of cholesterol in the body. Activates interest and increases personal engagement.

2. Slideshow and lecture used to introduce concepts of diet.

3. Poll used to increase interaction of student and to use the group to enhance understanding of cholesterol.

4. Discussion used to allow students to introduce their individual situations and to create collaborative learning.

5. Breakout used: If this were a large group (over 8), it would require a breakout group. Social presence is lacking in a large discussion group. Groups may include lifestyle risks (high blood pressure, previous high cholesterol readings) or they may be random.

6. Role playing: Although not included in this lesson, an interactive role playing scenario for individual study would be excellent to improve understanding. This would be something which can be used outside the Adobe Connect environment.

7. Assessment: The poll (quiz) is used to determine understanding. It is used because it allows for discussion between the points and creates immediate reinforcement.

8. Real world scenarios are provided during the discussion phase, when students are asked to comment on their lifestyle and their cholesterol levels.