Delivery+Methodology

//Delivery methodology//

Base on what we are trying to accomplish in our learning module the best way to present the information will be in a self paced environment. When people use the online environment for the first time they are all at different levels of technology literacy. The self pace module will allow the individual to access the module as they need it. Self –Paced Learning Group Presentations Small- Group Formats Based on our learning objectives the self-paced learning format gives the learner the best possible situation to learn the information.
 * Pros ||  Cons  ||
 * Learners can complete learning based on their own abilities. ||  Lack of interaction between learner and instructor.  ||
 * The responsibility of self-paced learning can carry over to other parts of life. ||  Either the learner can become uninterested or over divergent.  ||
 * Increased attention to individual learner. ||  Procrastination can cause a longer learning time.  ||
 * The instructor spends less time creating presentations, but rather focus that time on helping the learners. ||  Calls for coordination among all parties.  ||
 * Over the long haul it can be more cost effective. ||  More preparation and expenses are usually occurred in the beginning.  ||
 * Information remains consistent. || ||
 * Pros ||  Cons  ||
 * Is familiar to both parties. ||  Very passive  ||
 * Can be quickly designed. ||  To keep students attention the lecture must be interesting and enthusiastic.  ||
 * Instructor is in direct control. ||  Assumption that all learners are acquiring the same understanding.  ||
 * Large number of learners can be addressed at the same time. ||  Questioning causes the lecture to be stopped.  ||
 * As instructional needs change the information can be easily adapted. ||  Hard for instructor to receive individual feedback.  ||
 * Is good when information is constantly changing. ||  Maybe inappropriate for psychomotor activities.  ||
 * Can be motivating and interesting to students. ||  May vary from presentation t presentation.  ||
 * || Not effective for students who have poor auditory skills.  ||
 * Pros ||  Cons  ||
 * Can engender synthesis of information by allowing them to work in groups. ||  Students must prepare beforehand in order to be ready to participate.  ||
 * The more able learners can strengthen their own learning experience. ||  Instructors who are not prepared or not experienced can fall back to lecturing.  ||
 * Instructor can gain increase awareness of the success or shortcomings of various phases of the instructional program. ||  Careful planning of groups is needed to help encourage participation.  ||
 * Promotes active learning. ||  Individual groups required feedback to keep them on task.  ||
 * Learners develop social skills. ||  Logistics of space and cost can make this hard.  ||