Reflections
Personal Introduction and Reflection About Capstone
I found the instructional design process like engineering a building. At some point, I wasn't even sure if the level of detail and preplanning was necessary to ensure the safety of the residents who have trusted us with their lives! Being more of a bird's eye view person, I struggled with delving into the details and keeping up with the template's stepping-stone pattern. But I must admit that it was great practice for dissecting every task to the point that there is no room for questions and confusion when it times for implementation. I Understanding that there is always room for modification due to the capabilities of the media, cost, learner demographic change, and many other influencing factors. The knowledge types are something that I believe I will be using continuously in my professional life and a lesson planning part, which is where I had the a-ha moment that I need to keep separate the media from the instruction. Before I started the lesson planning, I was already thinking about media and a delivery method. This assignment clarified that not just in theory but in practicum.
Overview of the Instructional Design Process
This course presents an instructional solution on onboarding volunteers for the USC Alumni Association. There is a need for this course because the USC Alumni Association does not have a standard onboarding process and relies on the availability of former or current volunteers to train incoming cohorts. The asynchronous course relieves the Alumni Association staff and other volunteers' responsibility to prepare the interested parties and provides information about presenting the University. However, it most importantly guides the learners to choose the most appropriate program that fits their interests, professional and personal experience, skills, and time availability. Through standardized information dissemination, volunteers are more likely to collaborate with ease and find opportunities to feel confident and competent in participating and are likely to enjoy the most and make the most social and professional connections. They are also more likely to return to volunteer for more programs and recommend the alumni association volunteering program to other friends, colleagues, and fellow Trojans. Quality training and positive experience create a favorable reputation for the Association, encourage increased participation, and, in turn, expand the culture of public service and community engagement, one of the pillars of USC's mission.
Personal Learning Design Philosophy
I am a true believer in the transformative power of Education and want my learner to feel the same when engaging with my instructional solutions. I incorporate learning theory as my design foundation, such as on Gagne's Nine Events of Instruction for Supplative Curriculum and Guided Experiential Learning for Generative instruction while prioritizing the Universal Design Principal to assure inclusive and equitable access to my programs. Every feedback, assessment, and evaluation is an invaluable learning opportunity that guides my practice to get my learners closer to the final goal, make a lasting impact beyond the content, and enrich their lives and careers.
As the Career Services Specialist at Rossier, I am eager to use my instructional design skills to provide career and professional development resources to our genuinely exceptional students and alumni, regardless of their geographic location and personal/professional commitments. I am honored to be part of their journey in becoming the education leaders who realize Rossier's mission by advancing educational access and equity worldwide.