Another STEP into technology....

Yes. Models! That is what we learned and were exposed today through lecture. We learned about Dick and Carey model, Assure model and the Addie model. Friends, I am just going to tell the very basic stuffs on these models as I am very sure you all definitely know what they are all about. Basically, the ASSURE model is beneficial for creating courses with the use of various media. It incorporates resources that are out-of-the-class and also technology. Instructors designing online courses may find this model useful. On the other hand, the Dick and Carey model involves a few steps. They are identifying instructional goals, conduct instructional analysis, and identify entry behaviours and learner characteristics and so on. Whereas, the ADDIE model means Analyse, Design, Develop, Implement and Evaluate. Here, these terms are discussed in depth. For instance, learners’ characteristics are spotted, goals are ascertained and instructional problem is elucidated. We sure learned something as the explanation given is crystal clear. Personally, i prefer the ADDIE model as it takes into account learner's characteristics. I am a believer that it plays a crucial role in the teaching and learning process. Without it, the process of learning will not be complete. Moreover, in whatever we do, we need to analyse and plan properly. This is to ensure minimal errors and success in the work. The same goes to teaching. Later on, we were all given time to work on our video clip. I am really grateful as we are given time to complete the video clip. This is so as we are given the opportunity to discuss about the assignments with our members. As we all know, during these few weeks we are bombarded with assignments and tasks for all subjects. It really eased me. Moreover, whatever uncertainties and doubts that were lingering in my mind were cleared as we were able to ask the lecturer and tutors.In a nutshell, the third week for this subject was spent by working on our video clip and we were exposed to the models.