Portfolio

Jason Tyler
Instructional Designer
& Technologist

Navagation

There is a lot to like about progress indicators. (PDF)
  • They are ubiquitous in our lives.
  • Like a subway map or a road map they contextualize location and progress.
  • They are dynamic, allowing learners to manage their time and give learners a sense of control.

Module-Nested Sequenced Learning Chunk

Adapted from Ellis & Lenz (1996) by Jason Tyler (PDF)

Whether a course or a micro-credential the instructional architecture is organized by modules.
1. Pre-Content Modules | There are two pre-contnet modules:
  • Welcome Module (general information), and
  • Introduction Module (micro-credential specific).
2. Content Modules | There are three to five content modules with four specific learning chunks in each:
  • Module Overview Chunk
  • Presentations and Activities Chunk
  • Enhanced Activity Chunk
  • Summative Chunk
3. Post-Content Module
4. Continuing Content Module

Equipment Mini-Manuals

When was the last time you rented a car and read the manual? Students should not be expected to to read a 100+ page manual to use a piece of equipment they are borrowing for a day or two. The mini-manual provides enough information for students to get started and want to learn more about the technology.
Zoom H4n: Audio Recorder
Canon XA10: Digital Video Camera

Multimedia Producer

Aligning the objective to the workflow to the final product often requires allowing people to try out their material. After the original video was recorded, I re-imagined the point of view and the props, thereby creating a video that aligned with the objective. PDF