Portfolio Rationale Statement
Advanced Instructional Design (EIDT 6110)
Chrisotpher Dean
Walden University
Description of Major Assessment
The Major Assessment (MA) for this course is the implementation and evaluation of a learning module first created in EIDT 6100 then modified and revised in EIDT 6110. Candidates would demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and dispositions to design conditions for learning by applying principles of (theories, and research associated with) instructional systems design, message design, instructional strategies, and learner characteristics. The candidate designed the learning module to instruct learners of the imporatance of Fire Safety . The MA is submitted in the form of a PDF portfolio.
Portfolio Rationale Statement
Multimedia Design and Development (EIDT 6120)
Christopher Dean
Walden University
Description of Major Assessment
The Major Assessment (MA) for this course is the creation of a Learning Object compiled throughout the course. With over 15 years experience in graphic design, the candidate, in lieu of the required course work and with the support of my professor, worked on a separate individual project to further their multimedia and design skills. Rather than simply completing the course projects, the candidate designed and developed a website from scratch. While doing so, experimentation with technologies and languages new to the candidate, including XML, HTML5, and Adobe After Effects was undertaken.
Portfolio Rationale Statement
Distance Learning (EDUC 6135)
Christopher Dean
Walden University
Description of Major Assessment
The Major Assessment (MA) for this course is the Online Orientation compiled throughout the course. The candidate designed the Online Orientation according to the guidelines and instructions provided during the course. Since it has been proven that information is retained better when provided through a variety of ways, the Online Workplace Safety Orientation developed in EDUC 6135 utilizes a number of different media to aid the user in comprehending the course material, such as graphics, audio, video, and animations. Presenting the material in a variety of ways also allows the user to find a method which best suits their particular learning style which I utilizes appropriate instructional materials and strategies. The course contains a number of places in which the learner can give and receive feedback to enhance their engagement and learning experience. The content of the course is well-written and effectively incorporates research of technology tools and learning strategies that are beneficial to the distance learner.
Portfolio Rationale Statement
Project Management in Education and Training (EDUC 6145)
Christopher Dean
Walden University
Description of Major Assessment
The Major Assessment (MA) for this course is the Project Plan compiled throughout the course. The candidate designed the Project Plan according to the guidelines and instructions provided during the course. The MA is submitted in the form of a PDF that contains the following:
Portfolio Rationale Statement
Program Evaluation (EDUC 6130)
Christopher Dean
Walden University
Description of Major Assessment
The Major Assessment (MA) for this course is the Program Evaluation Plan compiled throughout the course. The candidate designed the Program Evaluation Plan according to the guidelines and instructions provided during the course. The MA is submitted in the form of a PDF portfolio that contains the following: