From ConceptualizationTo Actualization

A Learning Technology Case Study

Gail Matthews-DeNatale, Ph.D.

Presentation Overview

• Learning Technology Process Cycle• Case Study Example• Final Thoughts

Learning Technology Process Cycle

• Listen and Ask Questions• Identify Patterns, Strategize• Research Options• Pilot, Assess, and Refine• Scale and Disseminate as Appropriate

Digital Storytelling Initiative

What: Use of digital media and the Internet for narrative purposes

Why: Versatile to address a range of pedagogical goals

How: Pre-existing national experts and models for professional development

Example: Professional School

Sylvia Maxfield

Graduate School of

Management

Corporate Social

Responsibility

Preparation

• Instructional Design Consultation– Plan of Work– Rubric– Learning Sequence, Timeline

• Systems– Expectations: Faculty/Staff Agreements– Support Infrastructure– Plan for Project Assessment

Digital Cases: Sample Topics

South American Cut Flower Industry

Cruise Ship Industry

Follow-up Assessment

Debrief on• the experience (students)• learning outcomes (faculty)• infrastructure and process (staff)

What worked?What surprised you?What could be improved?

Student Perspective

“Never before have I been so into doing a final project – I found myself putting other things aside so I could work on it.”

“The feeling of accomplishment is much greater ... It was such a different kind of assignment.”

Faculty Perspective

What worked• Screenings: discussion and debate

Surprises• Support, feedback, iterations were needed

Improvements• Interactivity, simplicity of Web 2.0

Staff Perspective

What worked•Infrastructure of support

Surprises•Students using own equipment

Improvements•VoiceThread

Dissemination

• Simmons Faculty Showcase• Harvard Business School

Brain Gain• Aspen Institute

CasePlace.org

Importance of Multiple Strategies

• Take the Pulse, Identify Patterns, Strategize– Formal needs assessment, informal conversations,

consultations, staff networking

• Plant Seeds– Professional development through lunches,

workshops, posters, newsletters

• Pilot and Refine– Elicit feedback from faculty, students, and staff

• Disseminate Results, Scale as Appropriate– Internal and external venues

Final Thoughts

Importance of • Responsiveness to constituent needs• Consideration of infrastructure implications• Broad collaboration and coordination• Planning and flexibility• Embedded assessment and refinement