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Improving Performance, Self-Efficacy, and Motivation: Structured Online Training and Authentic Learning
Victoria Lynn Lowell (Purdue University, USA) and George Orren Hanshaw (Azusa Pacific University, USA)
Copyright: © 2020
|Pages: 16
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-7998-0054-5.ch006
Abstract
Suzy Whitman, an experienced instructional designer and program manager, was hired to coordinate a new online graduate program at a large university. It was Suzy's responsibility to identify and implement solutions to the rapidly growing program's needs. Identifying problems, evaluating the need, thinking through a modification and implementation process, and considering the potential impact of change, are all important steps. In this case study, Suzy needed to identify the problems, determine a solution, and then implement that solution. After speaking with her new supervisor, Suzy determined additional instructors needed to be hired to meet the growing program's needs. Although Suzy did briefly analyze the situation and provide a potential solution, the solution Suzy implemented needed further development to ensure it was implemented in an effective manner.