EDU 697: Capstone: A Project Approach

Final Project

Welcome to my Capstone Project in my Master of Arts in Teaching and Learning with Technology Program through Ashford University.  I am thrilled to have reached this point and be able to share so many exciting projects that are only the beginning of my journey through educational design and technology.  It has been quite an experience and though I could never say that I would reach this point as a learner, I can honestly say that I'm proud that I can call myself a "Master of the Arts".

I hope that you will find these links to be useful, educational, and maybe even a little inspirational in your journey as an educator or learner.  Below is the link to the Homepage Wiki while the rest of the links will take you to the appropriate Program Learning Outcome housed in the Wiki itself.

Capstone Wiki Homepage

Each Program Learning Outcome's instructional design principles were utilized to create the assignment at various points in my degree process.  These assignments have undergone redesigns for this capstone project and those challenges, as well as challenges that may be encountered in activity implementation, are summarized in the Wiki page of the corresponding assignment.

Enjoy and please feel free to follow me, add comments, and share your journey!

Program Learning Outcome 1
"Demonstrate knowledge and skills related to learning using technology"
Instructional Design Principles

• Student-directed technology exploration and learner acquisition
• Guided use of point-and-click techniques
• Self-paced learning through simple and efficient images

Link to Assignment: Various Technology Acquisition Presentations

Program Learning Outcome 2
"Demonstrate knowledge and skills in current and emerging instructional technologies"
Instructional Design Principles

• Facilitator-based communication
• Use of technology in direct communication of learning objectives
• Student responsive needs-based learning

Link to Assignment: Screencast and Webinar

Program Learning Outcome 3
"Design learning opportunities that apply technology-enhanced instructional strategies to support the needs of all learners"
Instructional Design Principles

• Multiple ways to gain and retain information.
• Creative and responsive techniques.
• Collaboration with Assignment

Link to Assignment: Collaborative Storytelling Wiki

Program Learning Outcome 4
"Apply research to support learning in a technology-enhanced environment"
Instructional Design Principles

• Direct research-based project approach
• Step-by-step action research model
• Application of change management and research techniques to needs-based issues
• Use of technology to solve current and pressing needs

Link to Assignment: Mock Action Research Proposal

Program Learning Outcome 5
"Exemplify ethical practices of technology usage"
Instructional Design Principles

• Guided research through learner input
• Approaching research ethically and analytically
• Using standards to promote technology-driven focus

Link to Assignment: ECE Researcher Project

Program Learning Outcome 6
"Use technology resources to facilitate effective assessment and evaluation"
Instructional Design Principles

• Exploring technology in user-friendly, point-and-click techniques
• Gathering feedback and assessment through educational technology approaches
• Student-directed exploration
• Reflective survey analysis
• Learner's focus intentionality

Link to Assignment: Various Surveys

Program Learning Outcome 7
"Utilize technology to collect and analyze data, interpret results, and communicate findings"
Instructional Design Principles

• Use of classroom participation to collect research results
• Data analysis through technology
• Findings communication
• User-friendly techniques to enhance ease of use and participation probability

Link to Assignment: Survey and Results to Collect Research Data

Program Learning Outcome 8
"Demonstrate the ability to make informed decisions regarding the use of technology in support of learning and leadership"
Instructional Design Principles

• Working with multiple technologies to create differing results of the same information
• Strategically aligning steps of process to communication strategies
• Creating a cohesive and communicable product
• Discerning results for learner impact and change management strategy

Link to Assignment: MindMeister and Bubbl