All done, now on to the prototype

So I just recently turned in my ID plan. I feel a little nervous about it in some ways just because I feel that I did not mention the online portion and how I wanted Health 407 to a hybrid class. I more so focused on the in class content and how to compact all of the modules in the shorted time span and while still having successful instruction and learning as well. My plan is to focus on the online portion of the class in my prototype and really implement a new way of learning for the current and future new peers. Sue has really helped me out today and given me some great ideas that I am hoping to use in the development of my prototype which is in the process of being developed.

Almost Due Date!

So, my instruional design plan is due this Thursday, and I really feel that I have a better understanding of the whole purpose of this assignment. In the beginning I was very confused about alot of aspects that went into this assignment. The class discussions and overview of all of the information has been very helpful for me to figure out a detailed outline and the corrections that needed to be made to my draft. This class has been very differnt from all of my other classes but this particular assignment I feel will help me in the future if I ever come across something that needs to be revised or improved.

Lab Day

Having a lab day really helped me organize all of my thoughts and ideas that I had been questioning. I think it will be much easier now for me to make the changes that I need to my Instructional Design plan. I also think this is a great way to have one on one time and no be pressured for time while asking questions and leaves the door open for communication. I think this is defiantly something that should be considered for class in the future as it was a huge help for me.

Goals and objectives

Goals: to shorten the amount of time new peers spend in a classroom being nationally certified

Objectives: students will be able to:
-retain the given information of the modules presented by presenting the different modules in pairs or groups depending on class size
-successfully facilitate not only the modules but programs in Reach outside of the classroom
-broaden and learn new skills needed to be a Reach peer educator

Ways to asses: The different ways that I would assess the work that the new peers were completing and what knowledge they gained from the course would be to do a pre and post test.

Update and Progression

So we have been discussing the different parts of the design plan recently in class and it has helped give me a better idea of where I am going with my design plan overall. Although I still have a lot of little questions, I plan on going to office hours or making an appointment to discuss all of my questions in further detail. Over spring break I plan to re-do my plan and correct and add to the draft that I have do thus far. Adding charts is my main focus and I believe help structure my format better. That is all I have thought about so far. Hopefully I will have another update over spring break and the progress I have made!

Project Brainstorming

Subject Matter Expert- Kayla Doss who is the Peer Educator Coordinator for REACH as well as Tim Howley who is in charge of the peer education programs at JMU and teaches the semester long class for new peers that have been accepted into the organization. Both of these people play a big role in REACH.(in the process of typing a short bio for them)

Target Audience- The new peers of the organization that have just recently been accepted into this organization (REACH) are the target audience. The next step for them is to take a class through JMU to become a nationally certified peer educator.

Model of instructional design- Kemp,Morrison, And Ross's Instructional Design Plan (P 9). I talked with Dr. Estes and this model seems to be the best fit for what I'm trying to accomplish from this assignment. There is not a needs analysis circle in this design plan, however I have already have a needs analysis from the start that Kayla had in mind. I am going to use the steps described to evaluate my plan and overall process.

Perspectives on learning
social constructivism- where this perspective is based off how the new peers interact in the classroom setting and then again when they are facilitating the programs with new and old peers. The construction of a better understanding and their ability to create their own meanings as well as new ones is a crucial part of this process.

Behaviorism- the whole process of how long the class will be for new peers, their comfort level with new and old peers and their confidence in being able to facilitate a program on their own are all behaviors that are apart of this.


What strategy will I use to conduct a needs analysis? What products will be created to show I have conducted a full needs analysis? (40-55)

I am considering using the Rossett process to conduct a more in depth needs analysis. Hopefully I will be able to create a similar chart with the information included and able to go through all of the steps in the process. ((still not sure which model would be best)) would love feedback. I feel a little lost as to which one I would benefit from the most.


What approach will I use to conduct a task analysis? What products will be created to show that I have conducted a full task analysis? (P57-69)

I really like Jonassen, Hannum, and Tessmer on pg 58. I like that there are a lot of steps because it requires a detailed breakdown and I feel that I can follow the steps easily and it will help me with my over all task analysis. The product I hope to create from this is a shorter class that can be taught for new peers to take to become a nationally certified peer educator. So that they can still get the same information but in a smaller amount of time.

Informed Design Plan

So tonight we had a REACH meeting. I got a change to talk with Kayla about the parts of the assignment that I plan to cover with this project. I still feel like I have a lot of questions and need more direction before the draft is due. I did receive the email today that said bring the notes to class for further discussion. I am looking forward to that and hoping I will grasp a better understanding of the overall concept Dr. Estes is looking for (the attachment from the email was helpful). I also am planning on meeting with Kayla this upcoming Monday as well to ask further questions and gather the last bit of information needed to complete this draft!

R.E.A.C.H

So mid last week I spoke with Kayla Doss, who is the Peer Education coordinator for REACH and pitched her the class project idea. She said it would be very helpful and that she already had an idea in mind (needs analysis) which was to change how new peers are involved in the program overall. This organization is not one in which you just sign up for, you have to first fill out an application, submit it by the deadline and receive a call back for an interview. If you get selected from the interview process you are then considered a part of REACH but it is required that new members take a semester long class to get nationally certified as a peer educator. This is where the problem lies. By the time new peers are done with the program almost all of the old peers are gone. Let me back up a second and first explain what REACH is. REACH stands for Reality Educators Advocating Campus Health. As peer educators we put on different programs on sexual health, alcohol awareness and other hot topics. I know when I was a new peer I did not feel comfortable or prepared, even though I was encouraged to facilitate programs throughout the semester while I was taking the class. This is what Kayla would like to see change, for new peers to not be scared and feel prepared to put on programs. Also it was suggested by myself and Kayla to changed the certification to be shorter than a semester, perhaps a 8 week course instead.

Still Deciding

Well, I have a few ideas in mind but have not made any final decisions yet. I work at Judicial Affairs on campus and am going to look further into that as well as the Peer Education program that I am in (REACH). I am also considering my family business to do the project on (funeral home), which is only 30 minutes away. I am hoping to come to a decision by the end of next week at the latest!