Amber D. Wolfe

Competencies and Skills for the Learning Design & Technology Graduate Degree

 

 

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As you view my artifacts for each comepenteny,  you will notice a common theme related to agriculture.  My passion for both my personal life and professional life is supported by my experiences, and goals for the future, in animal agriculture, education, and/or rural safety and health.  

 

Click on each competency topic below to view the artifact(s) and narrative(s) for each skill.

 

 

 

 

• Competency 1: Synthesize Knowledge

  • ​Demonstrates ability to read and understand educational literature related to Educational Technology

  • Demonstrates ability to describe fundamental theories of human learning

  • Applies knowledge of human learning, diversity, and effective pedagogy to solution of problems

 

• Competency 2: Create Knowledge

  • ​Demonstrates ability to describe common research methods in Educational Technology

  • Demonstrates ability to read and evaluate Educational Technology research

  • Applies research findings to the solution of common problems in Educational Technology

 

• Competency 3: Communicate Knowledge

  • Communicates effectively in oral and written formats

  • Effectively communicates content through design/delivery of teaching/learning activities, integrate content and pedagogy

  • Demonstrates the ability to adapt instruction and assessment techniques to the needs of diverse learners

 

• Competency 4: Think Critically and Reflectively

  • ​Develops a personal vision of inclusive educational practice

  • Describes the relationship between Educational Technology and the broader field of Education

  • Critically evaluates theory and practice

 

• Competency 5: Engage in Professional Development

  • ​Demonstrates the disposition for life-long learning and continuous professional development

 

• Competency 6: Participate Actively in the Profession

  • ​Identifies and participates in communities of practice within the field of Educational Technology

 

• Competency 7: Apply Instructional Design Principles

  • ​Identifies and analyzes learning and performance problems

  • Design, plans, and develops instructional interventions using appropriate strategies and techniques

  • Develops an evaluation plan for a project based on stated goals and recognized standards

 

• Competency 8: Apply Computer-Based Technologies and Media to the Solution of Instructional Problems

  • ​Plans and designs effective learning environments and experiences supported by technology

  • Applies technology to facilitate a variety of effective assessment and evaluation strategies

  • Demonstrates understanding of social, ethical, legal, and human issues surrounding technology; applies it in practice

 

 

 

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