effectivedesign.org http://effectivedesign.org/blog Random Musings of an Instructional Designer Tue, 13 Oct 2009 18:58:36 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.5 en hourly 1 ©John H. Curry, Ph.D. john.curry@okstate.edu (John H. Curry, Ph.D.) john.curry@okstate.edu(John H. Curry, Ph.D.) 1440 instructional design, educational technology Random Musings of an Instructional Designer Random Musings of an Instructional Designer John H. Curry, Ph.D. John H. Curry, Ph.D. john.curry@okstate.edu No no http://effectivedesign.org/blog/wp-content/plugins/podpress/images/powered_by_podpress.jpg effectivedesign.org http://effectivedesign.org/blog 144 144 Instructional Designer Questionnaire http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Effectivedesignorg/~3/RF_RSg3bPbk/ http://effectivedesign.org/blog/2009/10/13/instructional-designer-questionnaire/#comments Tue, 13 Oct 2009 18:58:36 +0000 http://effectivedesign.org/blog/?p=231 Do you work in the field of Instructional Design? If so, I’d appreciate you taking a moment and filling out a short, ten-question, questionnaire about what you do in your job and what you think is important for an instructional designer to know.

]]> http://effectivedesign.org/blog/2009/10/13/instructional-designer-questionnaire/feed/ 5 http://effectivedesign.org/blog/2009/10/13/instructional-designer-questionnaire/ Cammy Bean on instructional design http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Effectivedesignorg/~3/CeOKhicGQA4/ http://effectivedesign.org/blog/2009/01/14/cammy-bean-on-instructional-design/#comments Wed, 14 Jan 2009 14:55:11 +0000 http://effectivedesign.org/blog/?p=214 Cammy Bean is the Manager of Instructional Design for Invision Learning in Southborough, MA. The interview was done for my students in EDTC 5753: Introduction to Instructional Design. In it, Cammy discusses her background, how she came to the instructional design field, what her current day-to-day job as an instructional designer is like, what skills she feels are important for instructional designers, and what she feels the future of the field will be.

]]> http://effectivedesign.org/blog/2009/01/14/cammy-bean-on-instructional-design/feed/ 0 00:01:01 Cammy Bean is the Manager of Instructional Design for Invision Learning in Southborough, MA. The interview was done for my students in EDTC 5753: Introduction ... Cammy Bean is the Manager of Instructional Design for Invision Learning in Southborough, MA. The interview was done for my students in EDTC 5753: Introduction to Instructional Design. In it, Cammy discusses her background, how she came to the instructional design field, what her current day-to-day job as an instructional designer is like, what skills she feels are important for instructional designers, and what she feels the future of the field will be. Best,Practices,,Courses,,Oklahoma,State,University,,People,,Theory John H. Curry, Ph.D. no No http://effectivedesign.org/blog/2009/01/14/cammy-bean-on-instructional-design/ Alan Young on Instructional Design http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Effectivedesignorg/~3/FCIakQUycEY/ http://effectivedesign.org/blog/2009/01/12/alan-young-on-instructional-design/#comments Mon, 12 Jan 2009 23:29:58 +0000 http://effectivedesign.org/blog/?p=212 Here’s an interview with Alan Young, Director of Curriculum Development at Brigham Young University-Idaho. The interview was done for my students in EDTC 5753: Introduction to Instructional Design. In it, Alan discusses his background, how he came to the instructional design field, what his current day-to-day job as an instructional designer is like, what skills he feels are important for instructional designers, and what he feels the future of the field will be.

]]> http://effectivedesign.org/blog/2009/01/12/alan-young-on-instructional-design/feed/ 1 00:01:01 Here's an interview with Alan Young, Director of Curriculum Development at Brigham Young University-Idaho. The interview was done for my students in EDTC 5753: ... Here's an interview with Alan Young, Director of Curriculum Development at Brigham Young University-Idaho. The interview was done for my students in EDTC 5753: Introduction to Instructional Design. In it, Alan discusses his background, how he came to the instructional design field, what his current day-to-day job as an instructional designer is like, what skills he feels are important for instructional designers, and what he feels the future of the field will be. Best,Practices,,Courses,,Oklahoma,State,University,,People,,Theory John H. Curry, Ph.D. no No http://effectivedesign.org/blog/2009/01/12/alan-young-on-instructional-design/ Dr. Jennifer Summerville on Instructional Design http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Effectivedesignorg/~3/SLLrGaqWA5s/ http://effectivedesign.org/blog/2009/01/12/dr-jennifer-summerville-on-instructional-design/#comments Mon, 12 Jan 2009 20:55:33 +0000 http://effectivedesign.org/blog/?p=201 Here’s an interview with Jennifer Summerville, Ph.D, Associate Dean for the Distance and Weekend College for Collin College. The interview was done for my students in EDTC 5753: Introduction to Instructional Design. In it, Dr. Summerville discusses her background, how she came to the instructional design field, what her current day-to-day job is like, what skills she feels are important for instructional designers, and what she feels the future of the field will be.

This podcast had to be removed for clearance purposes.

]]> http://effectivedesign.org/blog/2009/01/12/dr-jennifer-summerville-on-instructional-design/feed/ 1 http://effectivedesign.org/blog/2009/01/12/dr-jennifer-summerville-on-instructional-design/ Dr. Andrew Teasdale on Instructional Design http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Effectivedesignorg/~3/MnJnNV5RmaA/ http://effectivedesign.org/blog/2009/01/12/dr-andrew-teasdale-on-instructional-design/#comments Mon, 12 Jan 2009 20:48:26 +0000 http://effectivedesign.org/blog/?p=205 Here’s an interview with Andrew Teasdale, Ph.D, an instructional designer in the Clinical Guidance Organization for Humana Health Care. The interview was done for my students in EDTC 5753: Introduction to Instructional Design. In it, Dr. Teasdale discusses his background, how he came to the instructional design field, what his current day-to-day job as an instructional designer is like, what skills he feels are important for instructional designers, and what he feels the future of the field will be.

]]> http://effectivedesign.org/blog/2009/01/12/dr-andrew-teasdale-on-instructional-design/feed/ 0 00:01:01 Here's an interview with Andrew Teasdale, Ph.D, an instructional designer in the Clinical Guidance Organization for Humana Health Care. The interview was done for ... Here's an interview with Andrew Teasdale, Ph.D, an instructional designer in the Clinical Guidance Organization for Humana Health Care. The interview was done for my students in EDTC 5753: Introduction to Instructional Design. In it, Dr. Teasdale discusses his background, how he came to the instructional design field, what his current day-to-day job as an instructional designer is like, what skills he feels are important for instructional designers, and what he feels the future of the field will be. Best,Practices,,Courses,,Oklahoma,State,University,,People,,Theory John H. Curry, Ph.D. no No http://effectivedesign.org/blog/2009/01/12/dr-andrew-teasdale-on-instructional-design/ Once again, I sing the praises of Cammy Bean (Learning Objectives) http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Effectivedesignorg/~3/ql1s_l6iM_M/ http://effectivedesign.org/blog/2009/01/09/once-again-i-sing-the-praises-of-cammy-bean-learning-objectives/#comments Fri, 09 Jan 2009 20:07:01 +0000 http://effectivedesign.org/blog/?p=199 I’ve written plenty of times about how much I admire Cammy Bean’s thinking (you must read her Learning Visions blog), but today she helped me out and she didn’t even mean to.

So here’s to you, Cammy!

You see, I’m preparing materials for my EDTC 5753: Introduction to Instructional Design course, and I’ve been interviewing people working in different aspects of the Instructional Design field. Earlier today, I interviewed Dr. Jennifer Summerville, an old (not in age) friend and colleague. The problem was, at the exact same time I had scheduled to interview Jen, Will Thalheimer was giving a webinosh about learning objectives. I wanted to attend, but I couldn’t.

But Cammy came through. She’s posted excellent notes on the whole thing, and it’s kept me in the loop and considering I couldn’t attend, I still got the information.

As for what was said, I appreciate Will’s breakdown of types of objectives and the questions he posed. I thought the questions seemed well thought out and they helped illustrate his points. I must admit I got different answers than some that were given, but I guess that’s to be expected.

And if learning objectives are something you’re interested in, you should read Cammy’s post “My objection to learning objectives” and David Merrill’s “Teachers should not waste time writing instructional objectives.”

]]> http://effectivedesign.org/blog/2009/01/09/once-again-i-sing-the-praises-of-cammy-bean-learning-objectives/feed/ 2 http://effectivedesign.org/blog/2009/01/09/once-again-i-sing-the-praises-of-cammy-bean-learning-objectives/ Nikoli and “one-buttock music” http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Effectivedesignorg/~3/VziIm-NOWs8/ http://effectivedesign.org/blog/2008/12/17/nikoli-and-one-buttock-music/#comments Wed, 17 Dec 2008 18:45:37 +0000 http://effectivedesign.org/?p=197 I saw this first posted at Alvin’s Educational Technology blog, and after watching it, I couldn’t help but wonder if I make learning as fun as it can be.  Does the passion I feel for what I teach show through?  This presentation is by Benjamin Zander, conductor of the Boston Philharmonic Orchestra.  I hope you enjoy it as much as I did.

]]> http://effectivedesign.org/blog/2008/12/17/nikoli-and-one-buttock-music/feed/ 0 http://effectivedesign.org/blog/2008/12/17/nikoli-and-one-buttock-music/ So I’m going to be a daddy again! http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Effectivedesignorg/~3/5d0-nPFx5p4/ http://effectivedesign.org/blog/2008/12/12/so-im-going-to-be-a-daddy-again/#comments Fri, 12 Dec 2008 15:32:08 +0000 http://effectivedesign.org/?p=194 Just so everyone knows, my wife, Lori, is pregnant.  This baby, who I’ve deemed the bookend, will be joining our family in late June or early July.  The actual due date is June 29.

We’re excited.  When I got back from AECT, Lori got out of bed when I came in the house (it was about 11:30 pm) and hugged me.  She said, “We missed you.  All five of us.”  I said, “I missed you, too.  Wait–WHAT?”  The funny thing about that is a few years ago I got back from AECT and she asked me to go to the doctor with her the following Thursday.  I was like, “Why do I need to go to the doctor with you?”  Yep, that was Andrew.

Yeah, I know, I’m dense.

The kids’ reactions were priceless.  We took Andrew with us to the doctor for the first visit and the ultrasound.  When they brought up the ultrasound, I asked Drew what it was.  “I don’t know,” he said.

“It’s a baby, Andrew.”

“I don’t think so!”

“Where is the baby, Andrew?” I asked.

Andrew, looking at the ultrasound on the monitor, replied, “In the computer.”

“No, Andrew, it’s in Mom’s belly.”

Andrew looks at Lori and says, “I don’t think so!”

Now he gets up every morning, hugs his mom, tells her good morning, crouches at her stomach and says in his sweet, three-year-old voice, “Good morning, baby!”  He also tells it good night and an occasional secret.

When we told John and Natalie, John just sat there with his jaw on the floor for like ten minutes.  I’m not sure what he was thinking, but he is very excited and is a WONDERFUL big brother.  He’ll be great.

Natalie’s response?  Now mind you Natalie is EXTREMELY sweet, but she has NO FILTERS.  She will be nine next month, and NEVER THINKS BEFORE SPEAKING.  She said, “OH! I hope it’s a girl so we can have even numbers (of boys and girls in the family).”  And then she followed it up with, “I hope it doesn’t die!”

Um, neither do we, Natalie, neither do we.  She’s so sweet, and one day she’ll be mad at me for even publishing that story.

At any rate, Lori and the baby are healthy, but morning sickness has been a beast this time.  I’ll keep everyone posted!

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Dissertation Cloud

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Star Wars: An a capella tribute to John Williams

Rhett and Link’s Facebook Song:

Miami Univ. Facebook Song:

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