The document outlines a proposal for creating an engaging and effective e-learning experience centered on the implementation of thinking maps for K-12 teachers, primarily female educators with varying familiarity with e-learning. The proposed solution includes pre-instructional videos, an interactive e-learning module, and ongoing support mechanisms to enhance teacher competency and student outcomes while emphasizing adult learning principles. Challenges identified include inconsistent teaching methods and the need for greater buy-in and emotional resonance with the teaching staff to ensure successful implementation.

14. Julie Dirksen – Usable Learning

15. First, Let’s talk about the
audience…
• Largely female
• K-12 teachers
• Varying knowledge of e-learning
• Requested “down-to-earth” training, fun colors,
lots of examples
• Prefer a video guide
• May access on an iPad

16. But What does that look like?
How does the teacher What examples do they
set up the activity? use?
I’m looking for: What does the setting
look like?
Context
Triggers questions do the
What
students ask?
Scenarios

17. Next, we look at objectives
Identify the cognitive vocabulary associated
with the 8 Thinking Maps
Design guiding questions that connect your
curriculum to the appropriate Thinking Map
Develop strategies to teach cognitive
vocabulary to your students

18. The Framework I’m using
Audience Current Competency Framework Proficiency Frequency Support
Level Type(s) Standard of Use Materials
• Information (know)
• Information (access and use)
• Procedure
• Skill
• Motivation/attitude
• Lack of feedback
• Misaligned incentives
• Unlearning

19. The Framework
Audience Current Competency Framework Proficiency Standard Frequency Support
Level Type(s) of Use Materials
Teachers Experienc Identify the Info Teacher will be able Weekly
new to ed cognitive (know) to give a verbal
program teachers, vocabulary definition of terms
new to
thinking
maps
Design guiding Skill Teacher will able to Weekly
questions come up 4-5 good
questions
Develop Procedure Teacher will create Once Lesson
strategies to Skill a lesson plan for plan
teach cognitive cognitive
vocabulary to vocabulary
your students
Skill Teacher will be able
to accurately
respond/give
feedback to
student questions.

20. Start Prototyping

21. Content Writing + Development

22. User Testing
Watch them use it.

23. Assessment
Guerilla
Assessment

24. Michael McKenzie Grant, MFA

25. Analysis approach
• Data Collection - from Thinking Maps website and analyzed the
PPT file provided by client to determine performance need
(K/S/A).
• Learner Analysis - Interviewed (3) different teachers to analyze
some common beliefs/attributes of teachers and their open-
mindedness and perceptions pertaining to these maps and their
description of the contextual analysis involved (i.e. factors to
consider in the classroom, school administration guidelines,
standardized requirements/regulations).
• Conducted interview with client – Goal was to gain a
description of what successful implementation does and does
not “look like.”

26. Identified challenges
• Teachers are using inconsistent methods and strategies for
Thinking Maps implementation.
• Lack of ongoing support and coaching for enhancing learner
(teacher) retention of Thinking Maps for transfer on the job (in
classroom).
• Not designing a “traditional eLearning course” and thinking out of
the box with the learner experience.
• Gaining teacher buy-in and common perceptions of graphic
organizers/learning aids.
• Learning goal impacts all (3) trainable areas: knowledge, skill, and
attitude.

27. Inspiration & considerations
1. The three learning domains (cognitive, psychomotor, and affectory)
2. Gagne’s Nine Events of Instruction
3. ARCS Model for Motivational Design
4. Adult Learning Theory (Andragogy – Malcolm Knowles original 4 crucial
assumptions/characteristics of adult learners)
Mixed with…
The Principles and Elements of Design Additional Considerations:
• Cognitive Load Theory
• Change Management
• Emotional Intelligence
• Human Computer Interaction
• Human Performance Improvement
• Types of Memory
• Behaviorism, Cognitivism,
Constructivism
• Psychology of Color Associations
Source: Richworks

28. Proposed solution
• Certification Credential in TM - Required activities to renew their certification (i.e. providing
mentoring sessions to teachers that need assistance with ideas/approaches for TM implementation
and delivery, attendance of webcasts on TM sponsored by TM staff).
• Pre-Instructional Flash Video (5 minute duration) – Integrate statistics/positive results of Thinking
Maps on student impact, testimonials, action shots, background music. Tap the emotional resonance
of these educators – gain their buy-in for the credibility, legitimacy, and value added results these
maps are proven to offer students and educators.
Note: To be shown during faculty meeting by curriculum resource teacher or school administrator for
proactive change management.
• eLearning Module (30 minutes)
New navigation approach: (Thumbs up / Thumbs Down) if you understand the concept and are ready
to move forward, then click the thumbs up button, if you don’t understand, simply click the thumbs
down and a screen appears providing more guidance as well as a “kid coach” (teacher assistant) that
demonstrates two more examples.
Each thinking map lesson begins with a video demonstration from an expert teacher certified in TM.
Three sections in each of the map lessons:
Purpose, Guiding Questions, Cognitive Keywords

29. Development tools & Resources
Project Development Tools
• Graphics - Photoshop, Fireworks, Gimp, SumoPaint.com
• Interactive Development – Flash and XML
Resource Tips
• Flash-template-design.com (user interface inspiration)
• Flashkit.com
• Actionscript.org
• iStockPhoto.com (search for graphics, e.g. “motorcycle cut out” for
white bkgnd)
• Tin Can API
• TheeLearningCoach.com (Connie offers great tips, demos)
• TowardsMaturity.org (L&D White Papers/Case Studies)
• Section508.gov

30. Mockup demonstrations
Course Progression Bar
Teachers control their
learning path and
exploration of maps
Teacher Video Demonstration
Quick video of certified teacher
introducing each map
Thumbs Up – Proceeds to next section
/ Thumbs Down – a screen appears
giving more guidance/explanation and
launches a “kid coach” teacher
assistant (approx 13 yr old student)
that shows two more demonstrations
of the map
Sections covered within each map providing instruction on
Purpose of map, Guiding Questions to ask for each map, and
Cognitive Keywords associated with each map

31. Mockup demonstrations

32. Mockup demonstrations
Check Mark = True
X Mark = False
A feedback box appears for either choice, to
reaffirm the correct choice or to provide
corrective guidance for incorrect choice

33. Performance support
• Implementation Journals by Teachers (pre-formatted Word or PPT
template) Monthly submission to the Thinking Maps
implementation manager, includes photos of student maps along
with notes captured offering success stories and challenges
experienced by students and teachers.
• Post-Instructional Events (1 hour synchronous webinar conducted
by implementation manager bi-monthly).
• Ning.com private online/social community where teachers log in
and share TM implementation success/challenges/strategies,
photos of student work, tips, etc.

34. Conclusion
Solution designed to offer a fun, engaging, non-traditional approach
to eLearning while appealing to various learning modalities. The focus
is on successful implementation of Thinking Maps into classrooms.
My strategies offer pre and post instructional events to blend around
the eLearning module.
Extra guidance measures implemented (Gagne inspired) with the
Thumbs Down button to replace typical “Previous” button, which just
returns to prior slide offering no additional explanation, just a re-read.

35. Nancy Hammond

36. Considerations
Customer needs/wants
– “Down to earth” – Would consider iPad
– Colorful – No formal assessment
– Examples – Expect artifacts
– Prefer a video guide – Immediate use
Adult learning theory
Free (and/or open
source) vs. purchased
Examples vs. non- tools
examples

37. Roles involved: Program
assumptionsManager, Instructional
Designer, Developer,
Delivery: Learners have iPads Quality Assurance
Best Practices employed: 4-day turnaround on
– Budget/timeline based Subject Matter Expert
on size of work reviews
products
– Quality Assurance Instructional Designer
reviews all work & Developer versed in
products iBooks Author
– Document, track, and
verify review comments Unlimited access to at
– Configuration
Management least one SME

38. Understanding by design ®
Begin with the end in mind
What essential questions will be considered?
What understandings are desired?
What knowledge and skills will be acquired?
What evidence will show understanding?

39. Proposed solution
iPad-based course
Delivered through iBookstore
iBooks Author app
Video, on-screen interactions, audio
Pause/thinking questions (non-assessment)
Real-life completed examples
Learner-created examples and non-examples
Reflection based on successes and difficulties

40. Course outline
Section 1 Section 2
– Hook learner (WIIFM) – Present scenario
– Introduction to
Thinking Maps – Introduce vocabulary
– Video/audio: Article – Interactions: Details of
– Interaction: Gallery of four maps
all eight maps – Reflect: What do you
– Interaction: Gallery of think?
completed examples
– Identify four maps Section 3
discussed in this
module – Reflection: Activity

41. Mockup – page 1

42. Mockup – Page 2

43. Mockup page 3

44. Budget & schedule
Week Deliverables Key Milestones/Activities Hours Dollars
1-2 Kickoff Kickoff meeting 68.25 $ 4801.25
Template Template design & approval
High Level Design High Level Design (HLD)
Customer review & approval of HLD
3-4 Detailed Design Create Detailed Design/Storyboard 65.25 $ 4553.75
Customer Review & approve
5-6 Develop Implement storyboard, finalize 54.25 $ 3155.00
courseware interactions and interactive media, test
course internally
7 Alpha review Customer reviews full course Alpha 22.25 $ 1275.00
Mini pilot by Customer
8 Beta review Incorporate Alpha comments 16 $ 900.00
Customer reviews Beta version
9 Deliver final Customer gives final approval 4.25 $ 245.00
Deliver courseware
10 Project wrap-up Lessons Learned 0 $ 0
TOTALS 230.25 $14930.00

45. Resources & tools
Understanding by Design®
Wiggins, G.P., McTighe, J. (2005).
iBooks Author Understanding by Design – Expanded 2nd
App available in the Mac Edition. Association for Supervision and
App Store. Curriculum Development (ASCD).
Alexandria, VA.
http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/write-book-ibooks-author/