An Instructional Design Project to aid in Yoga Instruction

Deanna PasternakUniversity of Hawai‘iEducational Technologydeannacp@hawaii.edu

Sanskrit “Om” Commonly used in

yoga at the beginning and end of class

Hindu sacred syllable

Many meanings Eternal Sound of the universe

Physical fitness is important to me personally.

I had no idea where to start when I decided to start practicing yoga 7 years ago.

Was not aware there were even different styles.

Starting a new fitness routine can be intimidating to some people.

It’s hard enough to be motivated to work out when you aren’t intimidated.

Lack of interactive material online.

Would like to start practicing yoga. Has practiced yoga in the past and would like

more background information. Is interested in the benefits of yoga Would just like more information on the

subject of yoga

Anyone Who…

No prior yoga knowledge necessary Basic computer and internet

browsing skills 18 years or older

“After completing the module, participants would feel more confident in their yoga knowledge when walking into either their first or current yoga class?”

Background and History 8 Limbs of Yoga Information for your first class Frequently used terms Introduction to the Sun Salutation More Information

Interactive multimedia module Hosted online Text portion developed using Rapid Weaver

software for the Mac Interactive part developed using Adobe

Flash Videos hosted on YouTube

Pre-survey Paper based True/False format Anonymous Measured prior yoga knowledge

Example The Sun Salutation is a series of poses

completed one after the other. True False

Embedded questions Created with Adobe Flash Nine questions Multiple choice and true/false Option to try again if incorrect on first try Feedback provided

Questionnaire 19 Likert Scale questions

Demographics Attitudes towards module Questions aimed at effectiveness and clarity of module

After evaluating this module I feel more comfortable attending a yoga class.

Strongly Agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly Disagree

1 Open ended question Suggestions for

improvement Post-Survey

Same questions and format as Pre-Survey

14 Participants 85% held and advanced degree 100% had their own computer 57% had some experience performing

yoga 35% had used media such as DVD or

online resources to learn about yoga

100% found the module clear to follow 100% found the navigation and videos

successful for content delivery 100% found the embedded questions

useful Terminal Objective: 92% felt

comfortable attending a yoga class after evaluation

5. There are many different kinds of yoga can accommodate many different levels of physical ability

True False

Technology can be used as an aid in yoga and possibly other fitness education

Module was effective and well designed Participants Feedback

“gives a great intro to yoga and provides incentive to try it”

“great instructional module with a lot of information provided”

“great… well done… very informative”

Minor spelling errors Less true/false questions Image Resolution Use more self created video Online Instruments Reword confusing questions

Follow up surveys to participants of module to see if any attended a yoga class

Give module to students in an actual yoga class

Develop more content Host module on yoga studio websites Incorporate more technology like the

Nintendo Wii Fit

Thank You! Questions?

deannacp@hawaii.edu http://homepage.mac.com/dpasternak/IntroductionToYoga/

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