Section 7: New Directions for Instructional Design and Technology

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Corporate distributed learning- Distributed learning is a general term used to describe a multi-media method of instructional delivery that includes a mix of Web-based instruction, streaming video, conferencing, face-to-face classroom time, distance learning through television or video, or other combinations of electronic and traditional educational models.

Academic distributed learning- is an instructional model that allows instructor, students, and content to be located in different, non centralized locations so that instruction and learning occur independent of time and place.

Hybrid classes- a hybrid class combines classroom learning with online learning. In a hybrid course, a significant portion of the class learning activities are online, which reduces the amount of time spent in a traditional, face-to-face classroom. 

Virtual classes- refers to instruction in a learning environment where teacher and student are separated and the teacher provides course content through the use of methods such as course management applications, multimedia resources, the Internet, and videoconferencing. Students receive the content and communicate with the teacher through the same technologies.

Skills-based training- Skill based training guarantees continuous supply of skilled workforce to meet the ever-changing environment.

2.    Concept of Reusability:

Reusing content	Description
Assembling	Integrate the content with other content in order to develop a module or new unit
Decomposing	Separate content in different sections, break out content down into parts
Contextualizing	Change content or adding new information in order to assign meaning, make sense through examples and scenarios.
Personalizing	Aggregate tools to match individual progress and performance
Re-authoring	Transform the content by adding your own interpretation, reflection, practice or knowledge
Redesigning	Convert a content from one form to another, present pre-existing content into a different delivery format
Remixing	Connect the content with new media, interactive interfaces or different components
Repurposing	Reuse for a different purpose or alter to make more suited for a different learning goals or outcome
Resequencing	Change the order or sequence
Summarizing	Reduce the content by selecting the essential ideas
Translating	Restate Content From One Language Into Another Language
Versioning	Implement specific changes to update the resource or adapt it for different scenario

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3.Using rich media:

Embedding YouTube Videos

Embedding a YouTube video onto your page can be done in just a few simple steps.

To begin, go to the YouTube page for the video that you want to embed on your website. Underneath the video is a Share button. Click that, then click the Embed button to reveal the Embed code. There are a few options you can configure, so set those how you'd like your video to appear.

When you're done, copy that entire Embed code to your clipboard. Make note of the Width and Height that you've selected for your video.

 

In Freeway, select Insert > Markup Item. In the dialog box that appears, paste the video's embed code and click OK. You will see a small square box on your document with an <H> on the upper left hand corner, like this:

This item can then be positioned on your page like any other Freeway item. In the Inspector, you can set the items width and height to match the values of the video, which will help you design around the video, as it will show you how much space the video is going to take on your completed page.

Now when you preview your page in the browser, your YouTube video will display in that space!

4. Nanotechnology education involves a multidisciplinary natural science education with courses in nanotechnology, physics, chemistry, math and molecular biology. In simple terms, nanotechnology can be defined as ‘engineering at a very small scale’, and this term can be applied to many areas of research and development – from medicine to manufacturing to computing, and even to textiles and cosmetics. It can be difficult to imagine exactly how this greater understanding of the world of atoms and molecules has and will affect the everyday objects we see around us, but some of the areas where nanotechnologies are set to make a difference are described below.

 http://www.nano.org.uk/what-is-nanotechnology

5. As I read about two points of view in the direction of the teaching field, I agree more with the board and inclusive train of thought. Learners are changing quickly in the style of gathering information via the Internet, smartphones, etc., and we as teachers need to be open to all styles of instruction. Challenging and engaging the learner is one of my major focuses when it comes to teaching. I will continue to seek new ways to enhance that focus.