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Heather Dowd
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I am an instructional designer at a community college in Illinois. I am a former HS physics/math teacher who is very interested in the best practices for professional development and supporting teachers integrating tech into curriculum.
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A flat world is happening now and we need to prepare our students for their futures.

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At 1:26am on August 16, 2008, Mark Mylod said…
Hi Heather,
Interesting page and I am looking forward to your comments and suggestions.
Take care,
Mark
At 5:17pm on July 10, 2008, Michael said…
That is pretty close to what I would have thought an instructional designer does. I have been teaching via traditional methods like PowerPoints, iMovies, "eal blackboards and whiteboards" for some time now. I teach almost nothing but Uppwer School seniors in biology electives (neurophysiology, neuropsychology, forensics and animals behavior). Do you have a suggestions for how I could get my foot in the water? How I can make that first simple step to connect my students with others in other places? I would like to start simple, I want to remain "whelmed" not become overwhelmed? Where does a traditional guy get started in this technological age?

At 12:56am on July 9, 2008, Michael said…
What exactly is an instructional designer?
 
 

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