APT 502 Assignment 3

1. APT 502
Jordan Amerson

2.  Systematic development of instructional specifications using learning and
instructional theory to ensure the quality of instruction
 The entire process of analysis of learning needs and goals and the development of
delivery system to meet those needs

4.  Process of planning and organizing for a distance education course
 Faculty should:
 Traditional classroom courses should be retooled for online
 Plan activities that encourage interactivity
 Plan activities that all for students to work in groups
 Be prepared if technical problems occur

5.  Understanding learner’s backgrounds, characteristics, or unusual learning needs
that may require or benefit from specialized instruction
 Cultural, social, and economic background of the students are an important aspect
that instructors need to be aware of
 Educational expectations of learners can influence the quality of learning
experiences

6.  Analysis of the cognitive abilities of the class allows the instructor to observe how
students relate to the content of the lesson
 Perquisite course and knowledge are specific learning experiences are important
to ensure a successful learning experience
 The students’ prior experience with similar types of cognitive tasks are important

7.  Students who are less social tend to find distance education more comfortable to
them
 Students may become more expressive because of privacy and the informative
nature of mediated communication
 They may perceive increased interactivity and feedback as a positive input to
their interface with the learning experience

8.  To be effective, it is necessary to understand the learners in the target audience
 Some questions to ask yourself
 What are students’ ages, backgrounds, interests, and educational levels?
 How will the students apply the knowledge gained in the course?
 How is this course sequenced with other courses?
 Can the class be categorized into several broad subgroups each with different
characteristics?

9.  Content needs to reflect where this content related to the rest of the curriculum
 It is essential to examine the nature of the content

10. Resources for creating media and the technologies for delivery of instruction also
play a hand in the selection process