Looking back in summary of the educational technology selection process, there seems to be a logical and natural progression working through the elements. The elements as I've experienced them in this context: Define - The raison d'être. - What are the learning outcomes/learner needs? Explore - What is out there that could potentially meet the need? Evaluate - Match tools to pedagogy. - What are the best options (SECTIONS/CSAM analysis)? Engage - What are the impacts to learner engagement? - How can engagement be maximized? Maintain – What are the requirements to assess, update, maintain, replace? Propose – The right fit. – Why is it the best choice? This feels familiar to me; similar to the preliminary steps of project initiation or Mor’s (2013) Design Inquiry of Learning process outlined in his learning design studio framework for educational design. As such, there is still work to be done integrating the technology and ensuring its use and value for the learners. Each situation will bring its own challenges and restrictions. Working through the evaluation process from a position of inquiry ensures a multi-faceted approach to technology selection that increases the potential for maximizing the benefit of technology. For example, the elements of SECTIONS are a checklist to ensure key factors are not overlooked. Is anything missing from this list? Experience will facilitate the addition or subtraction of questions to be asked while evaluating technology and the impacts on learner engagement. Assessment and maintenance plans complete the iterative cycle to ensure best fit. From a stakeholder perspective, understanding aspects of perceived usefulness (cost, ease of implementation, likelihood of adoption, etc.) and a forward-thinking approach adds rigor to the solution proposal. Of course, this is a best case scenario, text book approach. An element of flexibility is imperative to address the previously mentioned challenges and restrictions. However, I would suggest, having a solid understanding of the selection process facilitates flexibility as well as confidence/justification in the investment of time and resources required to develop proposed enhancements. Module 5: Educational Technology Planning
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