RAM1 Task 1: Developing Course Elements
Course: Contemporary Curriculum Design and
Development in Nursing Education — C920
ADDIE Design Influences
1
, The ADDIE model is used in instructional design. The phases of the
ADDIE model are analysis, design, development, implementation, and
evaluation. (Lasky, 2024) For the module “Hygiene and Health Promotion,”
the initial phase of the ADDIE model, analysis is used by reviewing the scenario in the
course objectives to ensure the goals and outcomes were aligned. Hygiene and health
promotion align with creating a community health lesson. The design portion of the
course came into play by using the templates provided in the curriculum and creating
modules and topics pertinent to community health nursing. Each topic was curated with
an objective summary and description, creating context-based scenarios from the
previously designed outline. Realizing that hygiene and health promotion are critical to
community health, hand hygiene and standard precautions in the community were
designated topics. A group project creating an informational packet for a local high
school was designed as the assignment for the learners. For the development aspects
of the ADDIE model, the development phase included reviewing the context-based
scenarios to ensure the instructions were clear to the learners. For the informational
pamphlets, the learners will give peer feedback. This peer feedback will allow the
educator to evaluate the learners' understanding. In this assignment, there is no
demonstration of implementation or evaluation.
Challenges in the Online Learning Environment
2
, The unique challenges to online learning are the lack of social interaction and
technological barriers. The lack of social interaction can decrease the learner’s sense of
belonging. The sense of belonging increases learners’ retention, success, and
satisfaction. (Robinson & Breen, 2022) Learners will not interact face-to-face with their
educators and peers online. The educator must create an environment during facilitation
where the learner feels comfortable interacting with peers and contributing to the class.
Learners may feel comfortable in different areas of contribution. For example, one
learner may be shy speaking out in front of multiple peers during live lectures but may
excel in discussion forums that feel more one-on-one with peers. The educator would
ensure that there are discussion boards or social groups throughout the university, such
as the course chatter function offered by Western Governors University. (You’re Not
Alone in Online Degree Programs, 2022) For a learner not participating in social
activities during class, the educator may set up open office hours and consider one-on-
one support to ensure a sense of belonging.
Another challenge to the online platform is technological barriers. The learner
may have difficulty utilizing the course materials if the online learning platform is difficult
to navigate. For example, if the learner does not have the appropriate permission set on
their personal computer or the educator has not set appropriate privileges, then the
learner may not be able to download a course fact sheet, and in this case, the educator
would need to be versed in the most effective way to distribute media for the course.
The educator would also have information on accessing IT support through the
university and how to outsource technological help if it is outside the educator's scope.
(O’Connor, 2024)
Course: Contemporary Curriculum Design and
Development in Nursing Education — C920
ADDIE Design Influences
1
, The ADDIE model is used in instructional design. The phases of the
ADDIE model are analysis, design, development, implementation, and
evaluation. (Lasky, 2024) For the module “Hygiene and Health Promotion,”
the initial phase of the ADDIE model, analysis is used by reviewing the scenario in the
course objectives to ensure the goals and outcomes were aligned. Hygiene and health
promotion align with creating a community health lesson. The design portion of the
course came into play by using the templates provided in the curriculum and creating
modules and topics pertinent to community health nursing. Each topic was curated with
an objective summary and description, creating context-based scenarios from the
previously designed outline. Realizing that hygiene and health promotion are critical to
community health, hand hygiene and standard precautions in the community were
designated topics. A group project creating an informational packet for a local high
school was designed as the assignment for the learners. For the development aspects
of the ADDIE model, the development phase included reviewing the context-based
scenarios to ensure the instructions were clear to the learners. For the informational
pamphlets, the learners will give peer feedback. This peer feedback will allow the
educator to evaluate the learners' understanding. In this assignment, there is no
demonstration of implementation or evaluation.
Challenges in the Online Learning Environment
2
, The unique challenges to online learning are the lack of social interaction and
technological barriers. The lack of social interaction can decrease the learner’s sense of
belonging. The sense of belonging increases learners’ retention, success, and
satisfaction. (Robinson & Breen, 2022) Learners will not interact face-to-face with their
educators and peers online. The educator must create an environment during facilitation
where the learner feels comfortable interacting with peers and contributing to the class.
Learners may feel comfortable in different areas of contribution. For example, one
learner may be shy speaking out in front of multiple peers during live lectures but may
excel in discussion forums that feel more one-on-one with peers. The educator would
ensure that there are discussion boards or social groups throughout the university, such
as the course chatter function offered by Western Governors University. (You’re Not
Alone in Online Degree Programs, 2022) For a learner not participating in social
activities during class, the educator may set up open office hours and consider one-on-
one support to ensure a sense of belonging.
Another challenge to the online platform is technological barriers. The learner
may have difficulty utilizing the course materials if the online learning platform is difficult
to navigate. For example, if the learner does not have the appropriate permission set on
their personal computer or the educator has not set appropriate privileges, then the
learner may not be able to download a course fact sheet, and in this case, the educator
would need to be versed in the most effective way to distribute media for the course.
The educator would also have information on accessing IT support through the
university and how to outsource technological help if it is outside the educator's scope.
(O’Connor, 2024)
