HOW TO LIVE A LIFE

“No size fits all”
The discussion for the second week is all about different models that were classified into three: classroom, product or classroom-oriented model. A program for military, small school project and a program in a corporate world needs different model of its own. There is always an appropriate and specific model for a specific problem. That means do not be afraid to use and try this model if you think that this is appropriate with the kind of program or material you’re producing. These models were all based in the generic model discussed last week, the ADDIE. All of them are patterned with it. Some combined two steps while some widen the concepts of some step. Focus was given to the Dick, Carey and Carey model since this is the most commonly used ID model. But at the end, our teacher presented a newer version of this and that model is the Dick and Reiser model. According to her, this new model is much simpler and teachers who are not instructional designer can easily use this as their template in producing instructional materials or programs. Now I know why our syllabus is so good is because according to her, the Dick and Reiser model is the model she used when crafting the syllabus.
“Begin with an end in mind”
Specifying your goals beforehand is very vital so that you know what you will do to meet those targets. Appropriate solutions will be accomplished that is focus on the goals set. This is suitable unlike you do things on the start with no plans on mind on what is your goal. This is quite problematic and a waste of time and resources. In life that is very significant. I once asked a student if what he wants to become when he is old. He replied that he wants to be a rocket scientist. I told him that it was a great goal and there is no educational institution in our country that offers this course. Then he said that as an high school student he will focus on his studies so that he will have good grades to enter a university in the US and hopefully get a scholarship he knows how much they will spend before graduating as a rocket scientist. Now, I am confident enough to say that this child has a big possibility in achieving this great goal because he really knows what he wants.
“Prioritizing needs is very important”
The discussion for the third week is all about needs and how to assess them. A need is either a concept, a skill, or a value. Also, the difference between optimal and actual was presented to us. But one simple topic that I really like is the idea of prioritization of needs. We all know that when we find and solved a need another needs or problems arises. This is where prioritization of needs enter. This is very important so that the most important need must be given priority so that after solving this you can move on to the next. Sometimes, you cannot solve other problems unless you are not finish with this problem that must be prioritized.