The document presents a case study on the learning technology process cycle, highlighting stages from conceptualization to actualization, including a digital storytelling initiative for pedagogical goals. It summarizes feedback from faculty, students, and staff regarding the project's implementation, successes, and areas of improvement. The final thoughts emphasize the importance of responsiveness, infrastructure considerations, and collaboration in educational projects.

1. From ConceptualizationTo ActualizationA Learning Technology Case Study Gail Matthews-DeNatale, Ph.D.

2. Presentation OverviewLearning Technology Process CycleCase Study ExampleFinal Thoughts

3. Learning Technology Process CycleListen and Ask QuestionsIdentify Patterns, StrategizeResearch OptionsPilot, Assess, and RefineScale and Disseminate as Appropriate

4. Digital Storytelling InitiativeWhat: Use of digital media and the Internet for narrative purposesWhy: Versatile to address a range of pedagogical goalsHow: Pre-existing national experts and models for professional development

5. Example: Professional SchoolSylvia MaxfieldGraduate School of ManagementCorporate Social Responsibility

6. PreparationInstructional Design ConsultationPlan of WorkRubricLearning Sequence, TimelineSystemsExpectations: Faculty/Staff AgreementsSupport InfrastructurePlan for Project Assessment

7. Digital Cases: Sample TopicsCruise Ship IndustrySouth American Cut Flower Industry

8. Follow-up AssessmentDebrief onthe experience (students)learning outcomes (faculty)infrastructure and process (staff)What worked?What surprised you?What could be improved?

9. Student Perspective“Never before have I been so into doing a final project – I found myself putting other things aside so I could work on it.”“The feeling of accomplishment is much greater ... It was such a different kind of assignment.”

10. Faculty PerspectiveWhat worked Screenings: discussion and debateSurprises Support, feedback, iterations were neededImprovements Interactivity, simplicity of Web 2.0

11. Staff PerspectiveWhat workedInfrastructure of supportSurprisesStudents using own equipmentImprovementsVoiceThread

12. DisseminationSimmons Faculty ShowcaseHarvard Business School Brain GainAspen Institute CasePlace.org

13. Importance of Multiple StrategiesTake the Pulse, Identify Patterns, StrategizeFormal needs assessment, informal conversations, consultations, staff networkingPlant SeedsProfessional development through lunches, workshops, posters, newslettersPilot and RefineElicit feedback from faculty, students, and staffDisseminate Results, Scale as AppropriateInternal and external venues

14. Final ThoughtsImportance of Responsiveness to constituent needsConsideration of infrastructure implicationsBroad collaboration and coordinationPlanning and flexibilityEmbedded assessment and refinement