Section5: Trends and Issues in Various Settings

Chapter 18: Instructional Design in Business and Industry

1.      Rapid prototyping is basically a rapid way to build a working model of the final product you have envisioned.  One example is designing electronic gadgets such as cell phones.  The manufacturing company would do well to invest in a prototype before building the actual phone.  This will help them work with a model to have the best end product possible at a lower cost and at a faster rate.

In education, the possibilities are endless, but because of the cost, I don’t believe it is very practical in the elementary school.  My expertise is in elementary, so I will have to speculate about middle and high school use of rapid prototyping.  For example, I believe high school students should definitely be exposed to this type of technology.  It can definitely be used for science fair projects.  I also think middle school and elementary school students should visit the high school to observe rapid prototyping right before their eyes.  Maybe even middle and elementary science club members can also use it for the annual science fair.

Chapter 19:  Instructional Design Opportunities

            2. I found some very helpful information about Full Spectrum Learning on the website  http://fullspectrumlearning.com/wisdom_pg.htm:

Personal involvement is the key to understanding how adults learn. The following summarizes what we have learned from the research on how to help adults learn.

      1. Provide for the need to know: adults need to know why and how it is relevant to them. Why they need to know it, and how they can use it.

      2. Preserve the learners' self-concept: adults are independent and responsible; adults resent and resist subordination; they may thrive on self-directed learning with proper guidance.

      3. Value the learners' experience: their life experience challenges the role of an "authority figure" telling them "the facts."

      4. Broaden the orientation to learning: adults focus on life, tasks, and problem solving; holistic learning versus isolated learning.

      5. Refocus motivation: internally perceived needs are the most potent; external motivators such as job/family/grade may influence some.

As a consultant using the Full Spectrum diagram, I would have to emphasize the need to consider all factors:  skill level, rank/capacity, and experience when developing training sessions.  In addition, with electronic access not always available, it is even more important that alternative training solutions include training with and without it.  For example, software or previously downloaded training videos or activities could be used without the use of the internet.  Battery-powered devices and printed material could be used when no electricity is available.  

Chapter 21:  Trends in Issues in P-12 Educational Change

2.     Staff Development:  Step-Up-To-Excellence and GSTE

Group	Activities	Time
TAs, PK-2nd grade teachers	Step-Up-To-Excellence *Power Point: Overview of Step-Up-To Excellence Methodology *Introduce Pre-Launch Preparation Figure 21.2 by generating specific steps for our campus [Jigsaw Activity] and present. *Browse internet to learn more about SUTE and school districts that have already found success through its use.	8:30-9:30am
3rd-5th grade teachers and support staff	GSTE *Power Point: Overview of GSTE process model *Introduce and discuss list of core values *Jigsaw Reading: Table 21.2 and present *Rank Events in Figure 21.1 from most to least in importance *Browse internet for more information about GSTE that can be shared with whole group during last session.	8:30-9:30am
TAs, PK-2nd grade teachers	GSTE *Power Point: Overview of GSTE process model *Introduce and discuss list of core values *Jigsaw Reading: Table 21.2 and present *Rank Events in Figure 21.1 from most to least in importance *Browse internet for more information about GSTE that can be shared with whole group during last session.	9:45-10:45am
3rd-5th grade teachers and support staff	Step-Up-To-Excellence *Power Point: Overview of Step-Up-To Excellence Methodology *Introduce Pre-Launch Preparation Figure 21.2 by generating specific steps for our campus [Jigsaw Activity] and present. *Browse internet to learn more about SUTE and school districts that have already found success through its use.	9:45-10:45am
All Staff	Reflection/Q&A *Write at least two thoughts about each session. [Keep criticism constructive.] *Write at least two ways our campus can benefit from the method or process discussed. *Write at least two questions about the sessions. *Evaluate each session. (anonymous)	11:00am-12:00pm
All Staff	Lunch	12:00pm-1:00pm

3.     University Faculty Development Opportunities

Questions	UTPA Edinburg	Texas A&M	Baylor
What are the different names used for faculty development?	Faculty Development	Faculty Development Educator Preparation Services	Faculty Development
What division is it under?	Academic Affairs	Academic  Affairs	Office of the Executive Vice President and the Provost
What services does it offer?	Faculty Development Leave Faculty Development Fund Program Faculty Development Council Office of Research and & Sponsored Projects	Faculty/Staff Research Interests Research Contacts Funding Opportunities TAMU Research Services/Guidelines Various Councils Mentors	Variety of activities, procedures, and programs to promote improved faculty performance. Faculty research leaves
How often are programs given and what specifically are they?	Programs are offered throughout the each semester.  They include learning about *sponsored projects *writing grant proposals *comprehensive training	Training is offered throughout each semester.  They include *ORD Training, Guide to Research * RF Investigator Orientation in the form of workshops and seminars. *Preparing Future Faculty Program *Virtual Training	Throughout each semester and summer:   New Faculty Mentoring Program   Summer Faculty Institute   Symposia and Presentations   University Teaching Development Grants   Big 12 Faculty Fellowship Program   Other Faculty Development Resources   Seminars for Excellence in Teaching

http://portal.utpa.edu/utpa_main/daa_home/orsp_home UTPA Edinburg

wintertexansonline.com 

http://www.tamuk.edu/academicaffairs/index.html TAMU Kingsville

javelinaathletics.com

http://www.baylor.edu/provost/index.php?id=1136 Baylor 

fnal.gov

I must say this last question has been a challenge.  Researching a university’s website is really mind-boggling.