EDU711 INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNOLOGY: THEORIES

AND PRACTICES
ASSESSMENT
(March - June 2016)
Assignment 1 (25%)
Group Topical Presentation (Group Work) Continuous
Prepare a 20 minute presentation on the chosen topic. This is an opportunity to use
technology to enhance understanding.
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ASSURE MODEL: Heinich, Molenda, Russel, Smaldino.

Gagnes 9 events of Instruction.
Dick and Carey Model of Instruction
Paivios Dual Coding Theory.
Multiple Intelligences Theory (Gardner)
Kellers ARCS Theory

Assignment 2 (35%)
Term Paper (Individual) (30% + 5% presentation) DUE WEEK 15 / MTG 6*
Choose any topic under current issues in Instructional Technology.
Write a 3000-word (about 10 pages double-spaced)
problems, advancements, latest technologies or
teaching and learning. The term paper could either
based on literature review) or both primary and
collection and literature review).

report on the current scenarios,

issues in using technology in
be secondary research (entirely
secondary research (own data

Use the following format if you have chosen to write a secondary research paper:
1. Introduction
Introduce the topic of your term paper and proceed to write thesis statement.

2. Thesis statement
Thesis statement is an essential part of any term paper. Develop a thesis
statement which clearly states the point you are discussing.

3. Body of the Term Paper

The body of the term paper has all the points to discuss and support with
favorable evidences, experiments or examples from the articles you have
reviewed.
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4. Conclusion
It is the final part where you have to conclude the results you have obtained
from your review of literature and make suggestions for further development
in the field.

5. References
It is the list the sources of information. Use the APA format.

6. Paper Format:
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Double spaced
Font: Times New Roman size 12
Reference page using the APA style
Bind and submit according to the deadline

Use the following format if you have chosen to write a primary and secondary
research paper:
1. Introduction
Background of the Research, Statement of the Problem and Research
Questions.
2. Literature Review
Include the theories and related & similar research

3. Methodology
Describe the methodology employed, the subjects, the instrument(s), the
data collected and the method of data analysis

4. Result
Present the Results/ Findings

5. Discussion and Conclusion

Discuss the results / findings based on the Research Questions and present
the conclusion.

6. References
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8. Paper Format:
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5.
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8.

Double spaced
Font: Times New Roman size 12
Reference page using the APA style
Bind and submit according to the deadline

The article chosen for research review assignments will be used as one of the
references for your term paper. Hence, you need to decide on the topic latest by the
2nd week of lecture (with the lecturers approval).
Presentation for the term paper will be 15 minutes each including Q&A session
(Week 10, MTG 5).
Assignment 3 (40%)
Instructional Materials Development (Individual) (35% + 5% presentation)DUE FINAL WEEK/MTG 7*
Prepare an instructional prototype that is to be used in a classroom setting (any
levels primary, secondary or tertiary). Follow the format below:
1. Choose any of the Instructional Design Models e.g ADDIE, DID, or ASSURE
etc.
a. Follow the steps of the model
b. Produce the prototype
2. Submit
Include a 15-page write-up, which include an explanation, justification and
rationalization of the materials according to the steps in the chosen ID model.
Include a lesson plan which incorporates the prototype that you have developed.
Follow the following guidelines for the LP:
Subject:
Topic:
Level:
Students Ability:
Lesson Duration:
Learning environment:
Pre-requisite knowledge
(What prior knowledge must students have?)
Lesson Objectives:
(At the end of the lesson, students will be able to:
Activities
(Describe the activities the students have to perform)
Media/ICT Tools
(Describe some potential ICT based tools/resources that may be useful (e.g. web
sites, spreadsheets, concept maps, etc. Non ICT resources should be included as
necessary.)
Assessment of student learning
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(Describe how you would assess students learning after they have gone through
your lesson.)
Presentation of this project will be 20 minutes each.Present everything from the
needs analysis to the prototype. Submit both write-up and prototype.

Summary of Assessments
Term Paper
Term Paper Presentation
Prototype
Prototype Presentation
Group Topical Presentation
TOTAL

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30%
5%
35%
5%
25%
100%

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