Tasks and Duties
Objective
Your task this week is to conduct a thorough instructional needs analysis and planning session. You will identify the target audience, learning goals, and content gaps. The objective is to produce a complete needs assessment report and a strategic plan outlining the rationale behind the upcoming instructional design project.
Expected Deliverable
A single DOC file containing a detailed report. The report must include an executive summary, identification of the target audience and their learning needs, a review of current available resources, and a strategic plan for designing future modules.
Key Steps
- Research and Analysis: Conduct research on a public topic of your choice, focusing on educational gaps and trends relevant to your proposed instructional design project.
- Needs Assessment: Analyze the specific needs of the audience, including potential challenges and opportunities.
- Plan Development: Develop a comprehensive plan that clearly outlines the learning objectives, content structure, and timeline.
- Documentation: Organize your findings, analysis, and strategic recommendations into a well-structured DOC file.
Evaluation Criteria
- Clarity and thoroughness of the needs analysis.
- Relevance and feasibility of the instructional design plan.
- Logical organization and coherence of the report.
- Quality of research and critical reasoning applied.
This task is designed to be completed within 30 to 35 hours of focused work. Be detailed in your analysis and ensure that your DOC file is well formatted and easy to navigate. Utilize publicly available data and sources to substantiate your findings and recommendations. Your documentation should demonstrate an understanding of the core principles of instructional design, laying a solid foundation for the tasks in subsequent weeks. The final report should be professional and comprehensive, meeting the standards expected from a Junior Instructional Design Intern.
Objective
This week, you will focus on the creative aspect of instructional design by creating a detailed storyboard and accompanying content script for one module of a course. The purpose is to outline the visual and textual flow in order to effectively communicate key learning concepts and transitions between content sections.
Expected Deliverable
A DOC file that includes the complete storyboard sketches (described in text if drawings are not possible) and a detailed content script. The document should clearly annotate each segment of the module with objectives, content highlights, and interaction points.
Key Steps
- Outline the Module: Start with a clear description of the module, its learning objectives, and the sequence of topics.
- Develop a Storyboard: Create a frame-by-frame outline or textual representation of how the module will visually progress, including transitions, animations, and key visual aids.
- Draft the Script: Write a comprehensive script that includes narration, dialogues, and instructions for any interactive elements. Correlate these with each storyboard frame.
- Review and Refine: Ensure that the storyboard and script align with the intended learning outcomes and maintain a consistent flow.
Evaluation Criteria
- Completeness and clarity of the storyboard frames.
- Detail and creativity in the content script.
- Logical sequencing and flow of the instructional content.
- Professional quality of the DOC file submission.
This project is designed to require between 30 to 35 hours of work. You should aim to deliver a document that not only captures the planned instructional flow but also provides ample detail to guide subsequent development phases. The finished product should showcase your ability to blend strategy with creativity, a key competency for a Junior Instructional Design Intern. Your work must be original, self-contained, and clearly reference publicly available design principles without needing any proprietary materials.
Objective
This week’s task involves developing initial course materials and a prototype of one module. You will be responsible for creating educational content that is engaging, interactive, and pedagogically sound. Your goal is to produce a prototype that simulates the learning experience and lays the foundation for broader course deployment.
Expected Deliverable
A comprehensive DOC file that contains your course module prototype. The document should include detailed content outlines, design mock-ups, instructional activities, interactive elements (if applicable), and narrative support to demonstrate how the module works in a real-world scenario.
Key Steps
- Content Development: Identify key topics and develop content that matches the instructional objectives set in earlier tasks.
- Prototype Design: Create a detailed prototype of the course module. This can include layout designs, interactive elements described in text, and mock-ups illustrating user interaction.
- Instructional Strategies: Explain the choice of instructional strategies and how they cater to the target audience's learning styles and needs.
- Documentation: Consolidate all aspects of the module, including visual representations and textual descriptions, into a professionally formatted DOC file.
Evaluation Criteria
- Depth and creativity of the learning materials and prototype.
- Clarity of instructional strategies and their alignment with learning objectives.
- Quality and professional formatting of the final DOC file.
- Adherence to best practices in instructional design.
The development of this prototype should be approached with a creative and analytical mindset. You should engage in thorough research and leverage publicly available resources to support your design choices. Ensure that the final document is coherent, well-organized, and self-contained, requiring no additional external resources. You are expected to invest 30 to 35 hours in producing a prototype that not only represents theoretical knowledge but also practical application, preparing you for further tasks in instructional design and development.
Objective
This task is designed to have you develop an implementation strategy and design a set of assessment tools. The focus is on understanding how to implement the instructional program in a real-world environment and how to measure its effectiveness. You will outline key implementation steps and design formative and summative assessment instruments that align with the course objectives.
Expected Deliverable
Your final submission should be a DOC file that includes an implementation plan accompanied by a detailed description of the assessment tools. These tools might include quizzes, surveys, or performance evaluation rubrics, all designed to gauge both learner engagement and knowledge retention.
Key Steps
- Implementation Plan: Develop a step-by-step plan for deploying the instructional module. This should include timelines, resource allocation, and strategies for potential challenges.
- Design of Assessment Tools: Create a variety of assessment instruments that cover different aspects of the learning process. Delineate clear criteria for each assessment method and link them to specific learning outcomes.
- Integration Rationale: Provide an explanation of how the proposed assessment tools align with the implementation strategy and learning objectives.
- Final Documentation: Compile your implementation plan and assessment designs in a structured and well-organized DOC file.
Evaluation Criteria
- Practicality and thoroughness of the implementation strategy.
- Relevance and diversity of the assessment instruments designed.
- Alignment between instructional objectives and assessment methods.
- Overall quality and clarity of the final submission.
This task demands rigorous attention to detail and practical planning. You are expected to spend the designated 30 to 35 hours crafting a realistic implementation strategy that anticipates potential challenges and provides clear solutions. Moreover, your assessment tools must be designed with both theoretical knowledge and practical application in mind. The DOC file will serve as a comprehensive guide that demonstrates your ability to bridge the gap between planning and execution in the realm of instructional design, a fundamental skill for a Junior Instructional Design Intern.
Objective
The final task of your internship involves evaluating the instructional materials and strategies developed in previous weeks. You will critically analyze the effectiveness of the module, design a feedback mechanism, and propose iterative improvements. This reflective process is essential in instructional design to ensure that learning experiences are dynamic and continuously improved over time.
Expected Deliverable
A DOC file that includes a detailed evaluation report. This report must feature an overview of your module’s performance, analyses of feedback (realistic hypotheses based on public benchmarks or simulation scenarios), and a clear set of recommendations for improvements.
Key Steps
- Self-Evaluation: Review the design, implementation, and assessment strategies from your earlier tasks. Identify strengths and areas for improvement.
- Feedback Mechanism Design: Create a feedback model that outlines how learners’ performance and satisfaction can be measured. Provide sample questions or survey items that could be used to gather data.
- Iterative Improvement Plan: Develop a plan that includes actionable recommendations for updating and refining the instructional module based on the data gathered.
- Documentation: Consolidate your evaluation, feedback model, and improvement plan into a single DOC file that is well-organized and clearly presented.
Evaluation Criteria
- Depth of critical analysis and self-evaluation.
- Effectiveness and clarity of the proposed feedback mechanism.
- Practicality of the iterative improvement recommendations.
- Structure, organization, and professionalism of the final DOC file.
This task is designed to be comprehensive and requires you to invest between 30 to 35 hours. It is important that your final document reflects a deep understanding of evaluation techniques in instructional design, along with strategic foresight for future improvements. Use publicly available frameworks and theories to guide your analysis, ensuring that your document is self-contained. Your reflective report should convincingly justify each recommendation, demonstrating not only your knowledge of instructional design principles but also your commitment to continuous improvement. This final submission is an opportunity to showcase your ability to integrate evaluation, reflection, and iterative design into a cohesive strategy that truly enhances the learning experience.