Well, my design project is drawing to a close. I completed the final training last week, and now I need to convert the live training into an on-line module.
Whereas the first four modules were me teaching pedagogical theory and then having the trainees apply it, the fifth and final module was different. In this module, I was training the trainers on particular reporting procedures that I require from them. I did review at the start of the training about the reasons for assessment, the major types of assessment, and how assessment can be used to drive program improvement, but the training for the most part was on the various training reports I need, the forms where to input training metrics, and the intervals that I need reports from them. Overall, it was a pretty dry and straightforward training. The only technology that I used during it was GoToMeeting so that I could show my screen and the necessary forms they need to complete as well as record my voice and my screen. Pretty simple and boring.
The reading for this week made me wonder why designing this training was boring when I had enjoyed designing the previous modules. What part of the process lacked creativity, and why? The design process lacked creativity, and I think it was because the solution to the training problem was close-ended. The previous modules were all about how to make trainers better trainers, and that is a complicated question with a complicated answer. I love solving complex problems with unclear outcomes and lots of moving parts, so this was an enjoyable creative process for me. On the other hand, this week's module was teaching the trainers how to fill in data on a spreadsheet--simple and close-ended, thus boring. My design of the module reflected that. It was boring and uninspired. The article didn't offer any tips on how to add creativity to tasks, so I don't really see how to solve this problem. Luckily, this is the last module, so I'll just have to power through it!
Otherwise, there were no complications during the design and development of this training. Everything went fine and as expected. After converting the final lesson into an on-line module, my design project will be finished!
Whereas the first four modules were me teaching pedagogical theory and then having the trainees apply it, the fifth and final module was different. In this module, I was training the trainers on particular reporting procedures that I require from them. I did review at the start of the training about the reasons for assessment, the major types of assessment, and how assessment can be used to drive program improvement, but the training for the most part was on the various training reports I need, the forms where to input training metrics, and the intervals that I need reports from them. Overall, it was a pretty dry and straightforward training. The only technology that I used during it was GoToMeeting so that I could show my screen and the necessary forms they need to complete as well as record my voice and my screen. Pretty simple and boring.
The reading for this week made me wonder why designing this training was boring when I had enjoyed designing the previous modules. What part of the process lacked creativity, and why? The design process lacked creativity, and I think it was because the solution to the training problem was close-ended. The previous modules were all about how to make trainers better trainers, and that is a complicated question with a complicated answer. I love solving complex problems with unclear outcomes and lots of moving parts, so this was an enjoyable creative process for me. On the other hand, this week's module was teaching the trainers how to fill in data on a spreadsheet--simple and close-ended, thus boring. My design of the module reflected that. It was boring and uninspired. The article didn't offer any tips on how to add creativity to tasks, so I don't really see how to solve this problem. Luckily, this is the last module, so I'll just have to power through it!
Otherwise, there were no complications during the design and development of this training. Everything went fine and as expected. After converting the final lesson into an on-line module, my design project will be finished!
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