Crafting the Perfect Blend: Integrating AI, OER, and Online Learning

Welcome to a transformative journey through instructional design! This presentation, “Crafting the Perfect Blend,” explores the intersection of Artificial Intelligence (AI), Open Educational Resources (OER), and online learning. It showcases innovative strategies to overcome barriers in designing high-quality digital instruction while emphasizing accessibility and diverse perspectives.

Key Highlights

Instructional Design Frameworks

Discover how frameworks like Understanding by Design (UbD), Universal Design for Learning (UDL), Revised Bloom’s Taxonomy, and Quality Matters guide the creation of effective educational content. Learn to align standards, objectives, instruction, activities, and assessments seamlessly.

Adaptive Strategies

Adapt strategies for various delivery formats—whether in-person, blended, or online—and apply them across K-12 and higher education settings. Utilize multiple learning management systems to ensure flexibility and reach.

Overcoming Barriers

Address common extrinsic barriers like lack of resources, time constraints, and the need for administrative support. Tackle intrinsic challenges such as personal attitudes and the hesitancy to adopt new tools and strategies. Leverage the TEAM approach to save time, provide support, and improve quality collaboratively.

Open Educational Resources (OER)

Explore the world of OER, with resources freely available for adaptation and sharing. From textbooks and lesson plans to videos and quizzes, OER provides a customizable solution to meet specific educational needs. Delve into platforms like OER Commons and #GoOpenNC for a treasure trove of educational content.

Artificial Intelligence in Course Development

Uncover the potential of AI to revolutionize course development. Master the art of prompting AI to create introductions, outlines, scripts, and engaging activities. Learn to design courses starting with standards and objectives, using tools like ChatGPT for course outlines and engaging lesson introductions.

Inclusive Learning

Ensure your digital content accommodates diverse learning needs. Explore the Rethink Education Accessibility Tools Dashboard for resources supporting various accessibility requirements. Customize learning activities to be inclusive, addressing personalized learning needs effectively.

Assessment and Academic Integrity

Create robust assessment options, combining AI and OER to ensure unique and secure evaluation methods. Generate additional questions, design multiple project options, and customize scenarios to maintain academic integrity.

Interactive Learning Experience

Engage in a hands-on activity to build your lesson. Identify a topic, generate objectives, compose an engaging introduction, create an online learning activity with a scoring rubric, and develop assessment questions with feedback. Customize your lesson for inclusivity and ensure a comprehensive learning experience.

Join me on this exciting journey to craft the perfect blend of instructional design, leveraging AI, OER, and online learning for a future-ready educational landscape.