Instruction By Design

In this episode, the Manager of Collaborative Learning from ASU’s Learning Experience team (Celia Coochwytewa) and the instructional designers from ASU’s Edson College of Nursing and Health Innovation (Jinnette Senecal, Aaron Kraft) explore key concepts and practical applications of data literacy for educators and designers, as highlighted in the 2022 EDUCAUSE Horizon Report, Data and Analytics Edition. We then consider professional learning pathways for developing data literacy fluency and implementation skills. Today’s HOT TOPIC is focused on a popular approach to enhancing professional/scholarly learning experiences: gamification. Resources from the episode: *Brown, A., Croft, B., Dello Stritto, M. E., Heiser, R., McCarty, S., McNally, D., Nyland, R., Quick, J., Thomas, R., & Wilks, M. (2022, February 9). Learning analytics from a systems perspective: Implications for practice. EDUCAUSE Review. https://er.educause.edu/articles/2022/2/learning-analytics-from-a-systems-perspective-implications-for-practice

In this episode, the instructional designers from Arizona State University’s Edson College of Nursing and Health Innovation (Jinnette Senecal, Aaron Kraft) and the Manager of Collaborative Learning from ASU’s Learning Experience team (Celia Coochwytewa) are joined by special guests Steven Crawford and Ricardo Leon to reflect on the past, present, and future of podcasting in higher education. Resources from the episode: *Adams, K., Baer, U., Branscum, O. L., Bosu, S., Dissinger, D., Galvin, A., Kramer, B., Perry, L., Plotz, J., Robison, K., & Terlunen, M. (2021, September 28). It’s time for academe to take podcasting seriously. Inside Higher Ed. https://www.insidehighered.com/advice/2021/09/28/how-harness-podcasting-teaching-and-scholarship-opinion *Buzzsprout. (2022, July). Podcast statistics and data. Retrieved July 12, 2022 from https://www.buzzsprout.com/blog/podcast-statistics *Drew, C. (2017). Educational podcasts: A genre analysis. E-Learning and Digital Media, 14(4), 201-211. https://doi.org/10.

In this episode, the instructional designers from Arizona State University’s Edson College of Nursing and Health Innovation (Aaron Kraft, Celia Coochwytewa, and Jinnette Senecal) are joined by special guest Dr. Karen J. Saewert, to consider several factors related to the design and facilitation of compressed format courses. We then explore aspects such as instructor presence, communication management, and the timely support of students who may be struggling. Resources from the episode: *Lutes, L., & Davies, R. (2013). Comparing the rigor of compressed format courses to their regular semester counterparts. Innovative Higher Education, 38(1), 19–29. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10755-012-9226-z *Shaw, M., Chametzy, B., Burrus, S., & Walters, K. (2013). An evaluation of student outcomes by course duration in online higher education. Online Journal of Distance Learning Administration, 16(4), 1 – 22. https://www.westga.edu/~distance/ojdla/winter164/shaw_chametzky_burrus_walters164.html *Sloan, R. (2017, November).

In this episode, the instructional designers from Arizona State University’s Edson College of Nursing and Health Innovation (Celia Coochwytewa, Jinnette Senecal, and Aaron Kraft) are joined by special ASU guests Katrina Fogelson, Allison Hall, Tim McKean, and Meredith Saavides to reflect on the collaborative university-wide efforts to support a rapid pivot to synchronous remote learning modalities. We then explore the practical outcomes and potential future of unsiloed collaboration for ASU’s instructional designers and related professionals. Today’s HOT TOPIC is focused on the decades-long challenge of implementing technology tools strategically and meaningfully in support of learning. Resources from the episode: *Arizona State University Office of the University Provost (n.d.). ASU Sync Live-hosted digital classes, wherever you are. https://provost.asu.edu/sync *Arizona State University Office of the University Provost (n.d.). Faculty toolkit. https://provost.asu.edu/sync/toolkit *Hobson, L. (2021, Febru

In this episode, the instructional designers from Arizona State University’s Edson College of Nursing and Health Innovation (Jinnette Senecal, Celia Coochwytewa, and Aaron Kraft) explore various facets of leadership in higher education environments. We then consider the ways in which instructional designers may fulfill leadership roles or responsibilities. Today’s HOT TOPIC segment is a forward-thinking conversation about how learning management systems could be reenvisioned to maximize learner success. Resources from the episode: *Ashbaugh, M. L. & Piña, A. (2014). Improving instructional design processes through leadership-thinking and modeling. In B. Hokanson & A. Gibbons (Eds.), Design in educational technology: Design thinking, design process and the design studio (pp. 223-248). Springer. https://link.springer.com/book/10.1007/978-3-319-00927-8 *Boundary spanning. (2020, August 31). In Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boundary_spanning *Brigance, S. K. (2011). Leadership in online learning in

In this episode, the instructional designers from Arizona State University’s Edson College of Nursing and Health Innovation (Aaron Kraft, Celia Coochwytewa, and Jinnette Senecal) are joined by special guest Jessica Cole from ASU Online to explore several dimensions of quality in online distance education. We then consider aspects of quality from a variety of stakeholder perspectives. Today’s HOT TOPIC is a conversation prompted by fan request, on approaches for productively organizing content into curriculum. Transcript: https://www.dropbox.com/s/ej7wjaltmgdeaa7/InstructionByDesign_Season05Episode02_PerceptionsofQualityinOnlineDistanceEducation.pdf?dl=0 Resources from the episode: *Harvey, L., & Green, D. (1993). Defining quality. Assessment & Evaluation in Higher Education, 18(1), 9-34. https://doi.org/10.1080/0260293930180102 *Online Learning Consortium. (n.d.). Quality Framework narrative, the 5 pillars. https://onlinelearningconsortium.org/learn/quality-framework-narrative-5-pillars/ *Sadaf, A., Marti

In this episode, the instructional designers from Arizona State University’s Edson College of Nursing and Health Innovation (Jinnette Senecal, Aaron Kraft, and Celia Coochwytewa) reflect on resilience in the academic environment and how to nurture it within our learners, while still maintaining instructional rigor. We then explore the role of instructional designers in this important work, as well as strategies for supporting our own personal resilience. Today’s HOT TOPIC segment is focused on assessment design, and how to actively engage students in goal-setting and self-evaluation. Transcript: https://www.dropbox.com/s/3imzk1mrmgxxkbx/InstructionByDesign_Season05Episode01_CultivatingResilienceMoreThanJustAMindset.pdf?dl=0 Resources from the episode: *American Psychological Association. (2012). Building your resilience. American Psychological Association. https://www.apa.org/topics/resilience *Arizona State University CareerWISE. (n.d.). Problem solving method 4-step process: Resilience. https://careerwis

In this episode, the instructional designers from Arizona State University’s Edson College of Nursing and Health Innovation (Celia Coochwytewa, Aaron Kraft, and Jinnette Senecal) examine the characteristics of and implications for imposter syndrome. We then discuss some of the realities of coping with imposter syndrome, and a few strategies for managing it. Today’s HOT TOPIC segment is focused on a systematic rubric for evaluating E-Learning tools in higher education. Transcript: https://www.dropbox.com/s/322w5my40pm669w/InstructionByDesign_Season04Episode06_ImposterSyndromeItsOkaytoOwnYourAchievements.pdf?dl=0 Resources from the episode: *Lee, K. (2018, November 8). You are not an imposter. https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/rethink-your-way-the-good-life/201811/you-are-not-imposter *Munroe, R. (n.d.) Impostor syndrome. xkcd. https://xkcd.com/1954/ *Parkman, A. (2016). The imposter phenomenon in higher education: incidence and impact. Journal of Higher Education Theory and Practice, 16(1), 51-60. ht

In this episode, the instructional designers from Arizona State University’s Edson College of Nursing and Health Innovation (Aaron Kraft, Celia Coochwytewa, and Jinnette Senecal) examine the components and value opportunities for digital credentials. We then discuss some of the considerations necessary for establishing a digital credential system.Today’s HOT TOPIC segment is focused on how and why an instructor might consider transforming their course syllabus into an FAQ format. Transcript: https://www.dropbox.com/s/ohvcicgr9rqn4zk/InstructionByDesign_Season04Episode05_WeDONeedBadges.pdf?dl=0 Resources from the episode: *Carey, K.L., Stefaniak, J.E. (2018). An exploration of the utility of digital badging in higher education settings. Education Tech Research Development, 66(5), 1211–1229. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11423-018-9602-1 *Diaz, V., Finkelstein, J., & Manning, S. (2015, August 5). Developing a higher education badging initiative. EDUCAUSE Learning Initiative (ELI). https://library.educause.edu/res

In this episode, the instructional designers from Arizona State University’s Edson College of Nursing and Health Innovation (Jinnette Senecal, Aaron Kraft, and Celia Coochwytewa) are joined by special guest Juli McGinnis from Edson College Academic Operations to explore the foundations and functions of project management. We then discuss practical ways to get started with project management methods, tools, and techniques. Today’s HOT TOPIC segment is focused on the importance of and implications for how faculty develop pedagogical expertise. Transcript: https://www.dropbox.com/s/roxe1cku3s999on/InstructionByDesign_Season04Episode04_ProjectManagementforPracticalPeople.pdf?dl=0 Resources from the episode: *Cox, D. (2010). Project management skills for instructional designers. Bloomington, IN: iUniverse. https://www.amazon.com/dp/1440192618/ *Duffy, J. (2019, December 18). The best project management software for 2020. Retrieved from https://www.pcmag.com/picks/the-best-project-management-software *Gardner,

In this episode, the instructional designers from Arizona State University’s Edson College of Nursing and Health Innovation (Celia Coochwytewa, Jinnette Senecal, and Aaron Kraft) describe a problem-solving methodology known as “Design Thinking”, and explore the implications for higher education. Today’s HOT TOPIC segment is focused on National Standards for Quality Online Teaching, and how these research-based standards may support the vital work that educators do every day. Transcript: https://www.dropbox.com/s/kume1ubuoalgsm4/InstructionByDesign_Season04Episode03_ForgetTheInstructionsManualUseDesignThinkingInstead.pdf?dl=0 Resources from the episode: *Gardner, L. (2017, September 10). Can design thinking redesign higher ed? The Chronicle of Higher Education. Retrieved from http://universityinnovationfellows.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/Can-Design-Thinking-Redesign-Higher-Ed_-The-Chronicle-of-Higher-Education.pdf *Gilbert, C. G., Crow, M. M., & Anderson, D. (2018). Design thinking for higher education.

In this episode, the instructional designers from Arizona State University’s Edson College of Nursing and Health Innovation (Aaron Kraft, Celia Coochwytewa, and Jinnette Senecal) are joined by special guest Tim McKean from the Herberger Institute at ASU to consider what makes assessment authentic, and why it matters. We then explore the possibilities and pitfalls for implementing authentic assessment in online learning environments. Today’s HOT TOPIC segment is focused on workplace norms, digital fluency, and communication skills. Transcript: https://www.dropbox.com/s/4oqqp0kqf1v31e1/InstructionByDesign_Season04Episode02_KeanOnAuthenticAssessment.pdf?dl=0 Resources from the episode: *Indiana University Bloomington, Center for Innovative Teaching and Learning. (n.d.). Authentic assessment. Retrieved from https://citl.indiana.edu/teaching-resources/assessing-student-learning/authentic-assessment/ *Mueller, J. (2016). Authentic assessment toolbox: Welcome. Retrieved from http://jfmueller.faculty.noctrl.edu/to

In this episode, the instructional designers from Arizona State University’s Edson College of Nursing and Health Innovation (Jinnette Senecal, Aaron Kraft, and Celia Coochwytewa) investigate the reasons why instructors and learners sometimes struggle with assignment deadline policies. We then discuss key considerations for developing and implementing an effective policy. Today’s HOT TOPIC segment is focused on active learning, and the way students perceive their own learning outcomes. Transcript: https://www.dropbox.com/s/r6le2n0dezbjz0x/InstructionByDesign_Season04Episode01_TheQuagmireofLateAssignmentPoliciesandProcedures.pdf?dl=0 Resources from the episode: *Boucher, E. (2016, August 22). It’s time to ditch our deadlines. The Chronicle of Higher Education. Retrieved from https://www.chronicle.com/article/It-s-Time-to-Ditch-Our/237530 *Crawford, S.R., Coochwytewa, C., Senecal, J., & Kraft, A. (2017, August 14). Designing your course syllabus. Instruction By Design. Podcast retrieved from https://soundclou

In this episode, the instructional designers from Arizona State University’s Edson College of Nursing and Health Innovation (Aaron Kraft, Celia Coochwytewa, and Jinnette Senecal) are joined by special guest Peter van Leusen from EdPlus at ASU to explore the features, functions, and flexibility of adaptive learning systems. We discuss the potential for improved learning outcomes, necessary considerations for successful integration, and the reality of using adaptive learning systems from the perspectives of instructors and learners. Transcript: https://www.dropbox.com/s/nwuahw9i2uv4ju9/InstructionByDesign_Summer2019BonusEpisode03_AdaptiveLearningInHigherEd.pdf?dl=0 Resources from the episode: *Posner, Z. (2017, January 11). What is adaptive learning anyway? Retrieved from https://www.mheducation.com/ideas/what-is-adaptive-learning.html *Smartsparrow.com (n.d.). What is adaptive learning? Retrieved from https://www.smartsparrow.com/what-is-adaptive-learning/ *Edsurge. (2016). Decoding adaptive: Overview. Retr

In this episode, the instructional designers from Arizona State University’s Edson College of Nursing and Health Innovation (Celia Coochwytewa, Aaron Kraft, and Jinnette Senecal) are joined by special guests Steven R Crawford, Ed.D, and Michael Moramarco, M.A. to consider the forms and functions of instructional multimedia, along with factors that impact effectiveness. We then explore several of these issues through the lens of common misconceptions, and what actionable conclusions may be reached based on current research. Transcript: https://www.dropbox.com/s/ccx6ac6b5rp9cme/InstructionByDesign_Summer2019BonusEpisode02_BustingMultimediaMyths.pdf?dl=0 Resources from the episode: *Crawford, S. R. (2019, March 30). Busting multimedia myths: An evidence-based approach to quality instructional media [Webinar Resource]. Retrieved from https://www.qualitymatters.org/sites/default/files/presentations/Busting_Multimedia_Myths_Crawford.pdf *Instruction By Design Season 02 - Episode 06: Instructional Multimedia: ht

In this episode, the instructional designers from Arizona State University’s Edson College of Nursing and Health Innovation (Jinnette Senecal, Celia Coochwytewa, and Aaron Kraft) reflect on various aspects of our recently completed season; consider how (or whether) our thoughts regarding podcasts for professional development have evolved; and what’s on the horizon for the upcoming year. Transcript: https://www.dropbox.com/s/ei7q1kfnoaixjdb/InstructionByDesign_Summer2019BonusEpisode01_IBDReflectionRoundup.pdf?dl=0 Resources: *Edison Research, & Triton Digital. (2019). The podcast consumer 2019: A report from The Infinite Dial 2019. Retrieved from http://www.edisonresearch.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Edison-Research-Podcast-Consumer-2019.pdf *Webster, T. (2018, August 2). Where does podcasting go next? A manifesto for growth. Medium.com. Retrieved from https://medium.com/s/story/podcastings-next-frontier-a-manifesto-for-growth-7e8b88d32fde *Instruction By Design episodes discussed in this reflection roundu

In this episode, the instructional designers from Academic Innovation (Jinnette Senecal, Celia Coochwytewa, and Aaron Kraft) describe the background and principles of the Transparency in Learning and Teaching in Higher Education project (TILT), an “award-winning national educational and research project that helps faculty to implement a transparent teaching framework that promotes college students’ success.” We then explore the features, applicability, and potential benefits of implementing transparent assignment design across a variety of disciplines and program levels. Transcript: https://www.dropbox.com/s/bxwhcgrqbh2byui/InstructionByDesign_Season03Episode07_GoingFullTILT_SupportingLearnerSuccessThroughIntentionalTransparency.pdf?dl=0 Resources from the episode: *Transparency in Learning and Teaching in Higher Education: https://tilthighered.com/abouttilt *Transparency and Problem-centered Learning (Winkelmes, Mary): https://youtu.be/xqUQhSKmD9U *TILT Higher Ed Examples and Resources: https://tilthighe

In this episode, the instructional designers from Academic Innovation (Celia Coochwytewa, Aaron Kraft, and Jinnette Senecal) discuss the term “digital literacy” and explore the layers of meaning behind it. We then explore critical issues related to digital literacy and the higher education environment such as benchmarks, personal interest, and legal/ethical use of technology. In closing, we deliberate on a letter submitted by an IBD listener who is curious about how educators with minimal instructional design support/resources might successfully navigate their own professional development paths. Transcript: https://www.dropbox.com/s/cna5rdw8kij7u6p/InstructionByDesign_Season03Episode06_TheCompetenciesofDigitalLiteracy.pdf?dl=0 Resources from the episode: *Instruction By Design Season 03 - Episode 01: Hot Topics: NMC Horizon Report 2018: https://soundcloud.com/ibd_podcast/season-03-episode-01-hot-topics-nmc-horizon-report-2018 *EDUCAUSE 2019 Horizon Report Preview (see Page 5): https://library.educause.edu/

In this episode, the instructional designers from CONHI’s Academic Innovation (Jinnette Senecal, Celia Coochwytewa, and Aaron Kraft) recall times during their careers as educators when they were able to successfully solve real life learning problems using theories, models, and principles that we often read about in textbooks. They describe in detail how adult learning principles, the process of backwards design, and Gagne’s Nine Events of Instruction can be utilized for building effective learning interventions. Lastly, they reflect on the effectiveness of these various solutions. Transcript: https://www.dropbox.com/s/c02pbouxnrd9tvy/InstructionByDesign_Season03Episode05_EscapeFromTheIvoryTower_TheoryIntoPractice.pdf?dl=0 Resources from the episode: *Andragogy: ***Instruction By Design Season 02 - Episode 04: The Mature Matriculator - https://soundcloud.com/ibd_podcast/season-02-episode-04-the-mature-matriculator-episode ***International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) Standards for Students -

In this episode, the instructional designers from CONHI’s Academic Innovation (Jinnette Senecal, Celia Coochwytewa, and Aaron Kraft) and special guest Babette Kraft, springboard off a recent Educause Review article to discuss the diverse job titles, roles, and responsibilities of instructional designers, instructional technologists, learning designers, and related professions across varied institutional environments. We explore the positive and negative implications for the lack of a universal definition for the field and how educational programs relate to this ambiguity. To wrap up, we contemplate ways for aspiring or novice instructional designers to develop relational professional knowledge, leverage existing networks, and evaluate the type of workplace culture that will best meet their needs. Transcript: https://www.dropbox.com/s/9h5pqhqfzssbefe/InstructionByDesign_Season03Episode04_VennDiagramofInstructionalDesign.pdf?dl=0 Resources from the episode: *EdTechs and Instructional Designers—What's the Dif