Minnesota WIDS Users’ GroupMinnesota WIDS Users’ Group
Connecting: LearningTeaching and Assessment
Connecting: LearningTeaching and Assessment
Maximizing the Potential of WIDSMaximizing the Potential of WIDS
Judy NeillWorldwide Instructional Design System
Minnesota WIDS Users’ GroupMinnesota WIDS Users’ Group
We salute our Partners!
Minnesota WIDS Users’ GroupMinnesota WIDS Users’ Group
WIDS is wonderful!
. . . but WIDS is not everything for everyone!
Minnesota WIDS Users’ GroupMinnesota WIDS Users’ Group
WIDS does offer something for everyone and everything for some.
WIDS is wonderful!
Hi,I’ve brought you WIDS, and I’m here to help you!
Hi,I’ve brought you WIDS, and I’m here to help you!
Minnesota WIDS Users’ GroupMinnesota WIDS Users’ Group
Planned implementation and leadership are key to helping each member of your college community play a role that fits her/his needs, level of interest, and abilities.
Minnesota WIDS Users’ GroupMinnesota WIDS Users’ Group
WIDS is an enhanced ISD (Instructional Systems Design) model, process, and software tool built on proven research and best learning-centered practice.WIDS – tools for designing learning that works:
– in the classroom– online– on-the-job– in the learning lab– in the field
What is WIDS?What is WIDS?
Minnesota WIDS Users’ GroupMinnesota WIDS Users’ Group
WIDS Software tools are inspired and used by frontline teachers, trainers, and designers to:
Analyze performance requirements
Design programs
Establish learning outcomes
Document standards
Build assessments
Plan learning
Define high performance.Define high performance.
CompetencyCompetencyCompetencyCompetency
Establish WHAT learners will learn.Establish WHAT learners will learn.
Design learning and assessment.Design learning and assessment.
WIDS Learning Design ProcessWIDS Learning Design Process
Deliver learning and evaluate effectiveness for continual improvement.Deliver learning and evaluate effectiveness for continual improvement.
Exit learning Exit learning OutcomesOutcomesCore Abilities
Gen EducationProgram
DA
CU
MD
AC
UM
Exit learning Exit learning OutcomesOutcomesCore Abilities
Gen EducationProgram
DA
CU
MD
AC
UM
DA
CU
MD
AC
UM
Performance AssessmentsPerformance Assessments
AssessmentAssessment
Assessment Objects/Items
Assessment Activities
Criteria
Scoring Guide/Rubrics
Performance AssessmentsPerformance Assessments
AssessmentAssessment
Assessment Objects/Items
Assessment Activities
Criteria
Performance AssessmentsPerformance Assessments
AssessmentAssessment
Assessment Objects/Items
Assessment ActivitiesAssessment Activities
Criteria
Scoring Guide/Rubrics
Learning PlansLearning Plans
LearningLearning
Learning Activity
Learning Activity
Learning Activity
Learning Objective
Learning Objective
Learning Objective
Learning Objects/Materials
Learning PlansLearning Plans
LearningLearning
Learning Activity
Learning Activity
Learning Activity
Learning Activity
Learning Activity
Learning Activity
Learning Objective
Learning Objective
Learning Objective
Learning Objects/Materials
Organizational LevelOrganizational LevelLearning Experience LevelLearning Experience Level
All LevelsAll Levels
Software Tools AnalogiesSoftware Tools Analogies
Bridge Map- ThinkingMapsLearn more at www.thinkingmaps.com
Double Bubble Map- ThinkingMapsLearn more at www.thinkingmaps.com
Focus on
Assessme
nt
Focus on
Assessme
nt
What do they need to be able to achieve?
Who are the learners?
How will I know when they’ve achieved it?
How will they get there?
3 of 4 are assessment questions
WHO
WHAT
WHEN
HOW
Minnesota WIDS Users’ GroupMinnesota WIDS Users’ Group
Chart duties/tasks required for high performance
Verify duties/tasks
Use WIDS DACUM Module to:
Use WIDS to enhance assessment.Use WIDS to enhance assessment.
Minnesota WIDS Users’ GroupMinnesota WIDS Users’ Group
Identify related DACUMS Designate External Standards Establish Exit Learning Outcomes
•Core Abilities •General Education Outcomes (degree/program level)
•Program Outcomes (discipline specific)
Use WIDS Program Module to:
Link DACUM, External Exit Learning Outcomes to Courses
Use WIDS to enhance assessment.Use WIDS to enhance assessment.
Minnesota WIDS Users’ GroupMinnesota WIDS Users’ Group
Use WIDS to enhance assessment.Use WIDS to enhance assessment.
Develop competencies Designate performance standards Link Exit Learning Outcomes,
External Standards, Duties/Tasks to Competencies
Develop performance assessment tasks•Scenarios•Scoring Guides/Rubrics
Use WIDS Learning Design Module to:
Minnesota WIDS Users’ GroupMinnesota WIDS Users’ Group
Maximize the potential of WIDS to enhance assessment:Maximize the potential of WIDS to enhance assessment:
Create/maintain program outcome summaries for all new and existing programs.
Develop/maintain course outcome summaries for all courses.
Design performance assessment tasks for course level and beyond the course assessments.
Minnesota WIDS Users’ GroupMinnesota WIDS Users’ Group
Use WIDS Analyzer to document how outcomes are linked with programs and courses.
Coordinate WIDS with an Assessment Management System.
Present WIDS documentation as a central feature in accreditation (NCA-HLC and professional/trade association.
Maximize the potential of WIDS to enhance assessment:Maximize the potential of WIDS to enhance assessment:
WIDS Analyzer allows you to look at how outcomes are addressed within programs and across courses.
Focus on
LearningFocus on
Learning
Minnesota WIDS Users’ GroupMinnesota WIDS Users’ Group
Use WIDS to enhance learning.Use WIDS to enhance learning.Use WIDS Learning Design Module to:
Build Syllabi that include:• Core Abilities• Competencies• Guidelines for successful learning• Course information• Schedule
Minnesota WIDS Users’ GroupMinnesota WIDS Users’ Group
Use WIDS to enhance learning.Use WIDS to enhance learning.Use WIDS Learning Design Module to:
Build Learning Plans that tell learners:•WHY this is important•WHAT they will learn to do•HOW they will learn•How they will show WHEN they have learned
Minnesota WIDS Users’ GroupMinnesota WIDS Users’ Group
Design Learning Activities that:•Support the learning cycle•Incorporate multiple intelligences or learning styles
•Incorporate CATs (classroom assessment techniques)
Use WIDS to enhance learning.Use WIDS to enhance learning.Use WIDS Learning Design Module to:
Minnesota WIDS Users’ GroupMinnesota WIDS Users’ Group
Clarify Assessment Activities. Inventory and spec out
supporting learning materials/objects.
Use WIDS to enhance learning.Use WIDS to enhance learning.Use WIDS Learning Design Module to:
Minnesota WIDS Users’ GroupMinnesota WIDS Users’ Group
Layout Teaching Plans that:•Describe teaching activities that support learning activities.
•List resources and supplies.•Predict a learning timeframe.•Give instructions for supporting online learning.
Use WIDS to enhance teaching.Use WIDS to enhance teaching.Use WIDS Learning Design Module to:
Minnesota WIDS Users’ GroupMinnesota WIDS Users’ Group
Distribute learning plans to learners at the beginning of the learning experience or at the learning point.
Make learning plans central to your online framework for learning.
Develop teaching plans that guide the teaching process.
Maximize the potential of WIDS to enhance learning and teachingMaximize the potential of WIDS to enhance learning and teaching
Minnesota WIDS Users’ GroupMinnesota WIDS Users’ Group
Establish learning plans as unique to individual teachers.
Encourage teachers to collaborate on and share learning plans.
Provide learning plans for adjunct faculty (with the understanding that they may adopt, adapt, or redevelop them).
Use WIDS Analyzer as a course design review and coaching tool.
Maximize the potential of WIDS to enhance learning and teachingMaximize the potential of WIDS to enhance learning and teaching
WIDS Analyzer helps you analyze the completeness and quality of courses.
Minnesota WIDS Users’ GroupMinnesota WIDS Users’ Group
Maximize the over-all potential of WIDS:Maximize the over-all potential of WIDS:Make the WIDS model and process part of the way you do business.
Involve many – at a level that fits their needs.
Make current WIDS Software available to all learning leaders (faculty and administrative).
Establish a centralized file management system and protocol for WIDS files and documents.
Minnesota WIDS Users’ GroupMinnesota WIDS Users’ Group
Create a dissemination system that gives all learning leaders (faculty and administrative) access to WIDS files and documents. [ex. CurriculumBank]
Provide robust internal WIDS professional development opportunities.
Ensure that WIDS coaches and trainers are current.
Maximize the over-all potential of WIDS:Maximize the over-all potential of WIDS:
Minnesota WIDS Users’ GroupMinnesota WIDS Users’ Group
Designing and Assessing Learning
WIDS Coach
WIDS Trainer
(available online)
(available online)
Help teachers and trainers build or enhance their skills in:teachinglearninginstructional design
Maximize the over-all potential of WIDS:Maximize the over-all potential of WIDS:
Minnesota WIDS Users’ GroupMinnesota WIDS Users’ Group
The Value of WIDSThe Value of WIDS Design skill-driven learning that yields
performance results Deploy sound, consistent learning design
principles and processes that can be validated and replicated
Fulfill the promise of learning-centered thinking
Apply research and “best practices” such as: Multiple intelligences Learning styles Learning cycle Accelerated learning strategies Standards-driven assessment
WIDS helps educators:
Minnesota WIDS Users’ GroupMinnesota WIDS Users’ Group
Build local buy-in and talent by combining internal expertise with the WIDS expertise
Use up-to-date software tools that help leverage instructional design investment
“plug and play” core curriculum quickly revise to maintain cutting edge adapt courses for alternative delivery—online,
accelerated, CBT, TV
Realize top value for Instructional Design investment
WIDS helps educators:
The Value of WIDSThe Value of WIDS
Minnesota WIDS Users’ GroupMinnesota WIDS Users’ Group
Provide the groundwork for documenting learning results
Build valid, reliable, and fair assessments
Assess learning outcomes at the application level
Use assessment as learning
Ensure continual improvement of teaching and learning
WIDS lays the foundation for accountability by helping educators:
The Value of WIDSThe Value of WIDS
If you help each member of your college community find the right level of WIDS involvement, you can help them see WIDS as a tool, and change their view from this . . .
. . . to this!
WIDS - tools to help me make my teaching mean more learning!
WIDS - tools to help me make my teaching mean more learning!
. . .then this!