When looking at how industrial design can be used in the business sector and in an educational setting, there were at least two points I found to be similar. The first was technology based training. In the business sector more corporations are moving toward training their employees by using technology based training programs. According to Industry Report, 1999, only 20% of training is delivered via internet this allows corporations to reduce cost and training time. Technology based training programs have also become more prevalent in the educational setting. According to one of our classmates’ reflections, there are some districts that have implemented classes via internet where students can participate online. Even though this form of training has not been incorporated in my school district, I believe that in the future more districts will move toward the use of the internet for instructional based learning. The second similarity between business and education is globalized training. In the business sector instructional designers have the task of creating software that meet the needs of different cultures. Likewise, with the rise of ESL students, educators have the task of creating lessons that meet the need for students of different cultures. When comparing business with education there are quite a few similarities as well as differences. I believe the end result leads to both sectors looking for ways to increase efficiency, lowering the budget and assisting with global interaction.
As I reflect over this course for the last 8 weeks, I have learned a lot of new innovative technology tools that will not only help me as an educator but my students as well. Here is a list of some of things I have learned:
• Photosharing
• Podcasting
• Blogging
• WIKI
• RSS
After the first assignment of creating a blogger account, I thought this class was going to be a piece of cake. To my surprise, some of the projects proved more challenging than others such as Wiki and podcasting. With my chaotic schedule, initially it was difficult for me to phantom the idea of working with others to accomplish a project. With the help of the discussion panel and having group members who were understanding and considerate of others’ ideas and opinions we successfully completed our project. Another project I found challenging was creating a podcast. I recorded several podcast before I felt comfortable with choosing one to post. Nevertheless, I have enjoyed all of the projects this far.
The only drawback I find with this course is when you encounter problems. Even though there is a discussion panel for each project, it is difficult for someone to fully assist with an issue if they have not experienced the same problem. This is where expressing yourself thoroughly plays an important role. Ever little detail, which I sometimes forget, is needed in order for someone to assist when you experience technical difficulties. If one detail is missed, you can easily become baffled and at your wits end trying to correct the problem.
Overall, I am enjoying this class and the lessons learned will enhance my performance as an educator. With technology on the cutting edge, this class is giving me the confidence I need to successfully integrate technology into an educational setting.
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The high school where my son attends is now offering some classes on-line especially to those who failed it the first time around, that way they will not fall behind in the classes needed for graduation.
I didn't even think about the similarities between student involvement with education and business. I only thought about teacher and staff similarities. Now that you brought it up, I can see many similarities including the ones you mentioned. I can see how using online classes and doing online training for business can bring down the bottom line. We have just one online class at my school, Spanish. We had to do something because our board got rid of the foreign language teacher. (I know, don't say it.) Well, it did save the school some money, however, it cost students. Parents, myself included, really want a human to teach a foreign language to my kids. Needless so say, we now have a human in the classroom. Using online classes can help, though, as long as there are choices. Online Chinese is a popular class in one local high school I know of. Thanks for the insight.
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