Module 1 Reflection

This module has made me think about my role as an instructional designer in the following ways:

It has become apparent that when students work with various projects, they experience a direct encounter with the subject matter and this new perspective brings those learning activities to the forefront. Through this type of learning, students are motivated to complete tasks, as well as retain more information.  It is acknowledged that the teacher’s role as instructional designer becomes significant. This is a different role for teachers than what most of us are accustomed. It’s not a weakened role but it does underscore a distinctive skill set and it alters the perspective of the teacher.

Hard Solid Thinking

Rarely do we find men who willingly engage in hard, solid thinking. There is an almost universal quest for easy answers and half-baked solutions. Nothing pains some people more than having to think.
Martin Luther King, Jr.