outcomes based practicum log

Outcomes Based Practicum Log

OTL 570 Practicum in Online Teaching and Learning Adapted from March 2001 Instructional Design Competencies: The Standards

The instructional design domains, competencies, and performance

statements in this log are adapted from “Instructional Design Competencies:

The Standards” published by the International Board of Standards for

Training, Performance, and Instruction in March 2001. This log consists of

four domains, 8 competencies, and 54 performance statements consistent

with the essential knowledge and skills expected of an instructional designer.

Directions: For each performance statement, identify the activity completed

that demonstrates mastery of the statement.

DOMAIN 1: PROFESSIONAL FOUNDATIONS

Competency 1: Communicate effectively in visual, oral, and

written form. (9)

Performance Statement: Evidence:

a) Create messages that

accommodate learner needs and

characteristics, content, and objectives.

[type evidence here]

b) Write and edit text to produce messages that

are clear, concise, grammatically correct

and accessible to

persons with disabilities.


c) Apply principles of message design to

page layout and screen

design.


d) Create or select visuals

that instruct, orient, or motivate.


Competency 1: Communicate effectively in visual, oral, and

written form. (9)


e) Deliver presentations

that effectively engage and communicate.

[type evidence here]]

f) Use active listening

skills in all situations


g) Present and receive information in a

manner that is appropriate for the

norms and tasks of the group or team.


h) Seek and share

information and ideas among individuals with

diverse backgrounds and roles.


i) Facilitate meetings

effectively.


DOMAIN 1: PROFESSIONAL FOUNDATIONS

Competency 2: Consider current research and theory

pertaining to instructional design and related fields, to improve one’s knowledge,

skills, and attitudes, as well as legal and ethical practice. (6)


a) Read instructional design research,

theory, and practice literature.


b) Acquire and apply new

technology skills to instructional design

practice.


c) Participate in professional activities.


Competency 2: Consider current research and theory

pertaining to instructional design and related fields, to improve one’s knowledge,

skills, and attitudes, as well as legal and ethical practice. (6)


d) Establish and maintain

contacts with other professionals.


e) Recognize and respect intellectual property

rights of others.


f) Adhere to regulatory guidelines and

organizational policies.


DOMAIN 2: PLANNING AND ANALYSIS

Competency 3: Develop and implement a needs

assessment that considers the characteristics of the learner population,

the learning environment, and the learner’s context. (7)


a) Describe the problem and its dimensions,

identifying the discrepancies between

current and desired performance.


b) Select and use

appropriate needs assessment tools and

techniques.


c) Determine the possible causes of a problem

and potential solutions.


d) Determine characteristics of the

target population influencing learning

and transfer.


Competency 3: Develop and implement a needs

assessment that considers the characteristics of the learner population,

the learning environment, and the learner’s context. (7)


e) Identify aspects of the

physical and social environments that

impact the delivery of instruction.


f) Specify the capabilities

of existing and emerging technologies

to enhance motivation, visualization,

interaction, simulation, and individualization.


g) Assess the benefits of

existing and emerging technologies.


DOMAIN 2: PLANNING AND ANALYSIS

Competency 4: Based on the findings of a needs

assessment, apply recommendations regarding scope, sequence, learning

outcomes, and available technology to an

educational course or training program. (7)

Performance Statement: Evidence

a) Determine the scope of

a course or program.


b) Specify courses based upon needs

assessment outcomes.


c) Sequence courses for

learners and/or groups

of learners.


Competency 4: Based on the findings of a needs

assessment, apply recommendations regarding scope, sequence, learning

outcomes, and available technology to an educational course or training program. (7)

Performance Statement: Evidence

d) Analyze and modify

existing curricula or programs to insure

adequate content coverage.


e) Identify content

requirements in accordance with needs

assessment findings.


f) Determine prerequisites

given the type of

subject matter, the needs of the learners

and the organization.


g) Use appropriate

techniques to analyze

varying types of content.


DOMAIN 3: DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT

Competency 5: Select and use a variety of accessible

techniques and strategies to define and sequence the instructional content. (8)

Performance Statements: Evidence:

a) Use appropriate techniques to identify

the conditions that determine scope of the

instructional content.


b) Use appropriate techniques to specify

and sequence instructional goals and

objectives.


Competency 5: Select and use a variety of accessible

techniques and strategies to define and sequence the instructional content. (8)


c) Select appropriate media and delivery

systems.


d) Analyze the learning outcomes and select

appropriate strategies.


e) Analyze the instructional context

and select appropriate strategies.


f) Select appropriate

participation and motivational strategies.


g) Select and sequence

formative and summative assessment

techniques.


h) Prepare a design document and circulate

for review and approval.


DOMAIN 3: DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT

Competency 6: Design and develop an educational or

training course or program that integrates

a variety of accessible techniques and technologies. (9)


a) Identify existing instructional materials

for reuse or modification consistent

with instructional specifications.


Competency 6: Design and develop an educational or

training course or program that integrates a variety of accessible techniques and

technologies. (9)


b) Select materials to

support the content

analyses, proposed technologies, delivery

methods and instructional strategies.


c) Work with subject

matter experts to validate material

selection or modification.


d) Integrate existing

instructional materials in the design.


e) Develop materials that support the content

analyses, proposed

technologies, delivery methods and

instructional strategies.


f) Work with subject

matter experts during

the development process.


g) Produce instructional materials in a variety

of delivery formats.


h) Design instruction that accommodates

different learning styles.


i) Identify ways in which

the instructional materials consider and

accommodate cultural factors and impact the

influence design.


DOMAIN 4: IMPLEMENTATION AND EVALUATION

Competency 7: Evaluate and assess instruction and its

impact. (5)


a) Identify the processes

and outcomes to be measured given the

identified problem and proposed solutions.


b) Develop and implement

a diagnostic evaluation plan.


c) Develop and implement

formative evaluation plans.


d) Develop and implement

summative evaluation plans.


e) Identify and assess the

sources of evaluation data.


DOMAIN 4 IMPLEMENTATION AND EVALUATION

Competency 8: Provide for the effective implementation of

instructional products and programs. (4)


a) Update instructional

products and programs as required.


b) Monitor and revise the

instructional delivery process as required.


c) Revise instructional

products and programs to reflect changes in

the organization or the target population.


Competency 8: Provide for the effective implementation of

instructional products and programs. (4)


d) Revise instructional

products and programs to reflect changes in

professional practice or

policy.


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