created by Kristi N. Garrett, Ph.D.
This site is a compilation of my research and instructional artifacts completed as curriculum requirements for the Instructional Leadership with concentration in Instructional Technology Ph.D. program at The University of Alabama. This site spotlights the instructional pathway that I travel as a researcher and instructor in order to promote higher order thinking among learners through the use of technology. Based on my personal and professional experiences, I used Dewey’s reflective process as stated in Cheesebro, O’Connor, and Rios (2007) then intertwining with Hirumi’s (2002) instructional strategies to develop the four steps below for transforming information into knowledge.
I have organized this site based on the chronological sequence that each course was completed. In addition, I have included my philosophy of instructional technology, research plan, and vitae for a more in depth perspective of both my educational and professional career.
References:
Cheesebro, T., O’Connor, L., & Rios, F. (2007). Communication skills: Preparing for career success. 3rd Ed. Upper Saddle River, NJ: Prentice Hall.
Hirumi, A. (2002, January 1). The design and sequencing of e-learning interactions: A grounded approach. International Journal on e-Learning, 19-27.
- Explain content and concepts.
- Give examples of practical application to provide clarity.
- Assess the learners’ understanding through open forum interactive collaboration.
- Address discrepancies of content understanding by repeating this process at step 1.
I have organized this site based on the chronological sequence that each course was completed. In addition, I have included my philosophy of instructional technology, research plan, and vitae for a more in depth perspective of both my educational and professional career.
References:
Cheesebro, T., O’Connor, L., & Rios, F. (2007). Communication skills: Preparing for career success. 3rd Ed. Upper Saddle River, NJ: Prentice Hall.
Hirumi, A. (2002, January 1). The design and sequencing of e-learning interactions: A grounded approach. International Journal on e-Learning, 19-27.
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