Reflection and Philosophy on Learning, Instruction, and Technology
My Guiding Principles First and foremost, information technologies are a means, not an ends. They can facilitate or impede educational practices, and as ILT specialists we need to understand the fundamentals of education so we can use technology appropriately. The "no significant difference" studies comparing live and online learning don't adequately account for the variability in the quality of instruction in either medium. The cost and barriers (ranging from cultural to technological to adoption barriers) are not insignificant when planning new ILT intiatives. Some of the most important lessons in instructional design that I adhere to are:
My Beliefs & Values Life-long learning. Everyone has a responsibility to give back. Collaboration and community are powerful forces. Collaborating and mentoring are important ways of being professional. Set the bar high. Be accountable, to all the stakeholders. Professionalism and excellence, in all things. Constant improvement. Innovation. The means are as important as the ends. Assumptions should be challenged; collaborators who will challenge us make us better. Solutions and strategies should match the problems and audience. Feedback, both quantitative and qualitative, is critical. Understanding mistakes is as important as knowing best practices. Being a leader also means mentoring the next generation of leaders.
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