Learner Assessment a.)

Assess the effectiveness and efficiency of instructional strategies and student learning achievements through the evaluation of program and/or curricula outcomes.

Artifact Reflection:

Objective Alignment Worksheet/HPTT 803 Integrating Technology into Health Professions Curriculum

The Objective Alignment Worksheet is a two-part assignment designed to strengthen the connection between learning objectives and the competencies that support them. Its purpose is to ensure that instructional goals are clear, measurable, and aligned with the knowledge, skills, and abilities learners need to be successful. In part one of the assignment, learning objectives are written using a four-point structure that includes the condition, who, behavior, and criterion. The condition outlines what the learner will be expected to do within a lesson or module. “Who” identifies the learner, typically the student. The behavior describes the observable action the learner must perform and is often aligned with Bloom’s Taxonomy to ensure appropriate development. Finally, the criterion defines how well the learner must perform in order to demonstrate successful achievement of the objective.

In part two of the worksheet, I was asked to develop five competencies and create learning objectives that align with each one. This portion of the assignment helped reinforce how objectives and competencies work together to guide both instruction and assessment.

In my current position, I work in both classroom and lab settings, where clearly defined outcomes are essential for student success. My program must meet specific requirements set forth by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Diagnostic Medical Sonography (JRC-DMS). The knowledge gained from this assignment will allow me to create new learning objectives (or refine existing ones) that are specific, measurable, and aligned with both program assessments and accreditation standards. Overall, this process has reinforced the importance of intentional objective design to ensure learners are adequately prepared while maintaining program quality and compliance.

Artifact Reflection:

SAMR Model Worksheet/HPTT 803 Integrating Technology into Health Professions Curriculum

The SAMR Model worksheet serves as a practical framework for evaluating how technology is integrated into teaching and how it can be used more intentionally to enhance student learning. The model is organized into four levels: substitution, augmentation, modification, and redefinition. At the substitution level, technology simply replaces a traditional tool with no real change in function. For example, typing an assignment on a computer instead of writing it by hand. Augmentation takes this a step further by adding functional improvements, such as spell-check and formatting tools, to support writing. Modification represents a more meaningful shift, in which technology enables a significant redesign of assignments. An example of this would be having students use multimedia tools to present their understanding rather than submitting a traditional written essay. Finally, redefinition involves using technology to create learning experiences that would not have been possible without it, opening the door to deeper engagement and creativity.

Completing this worksheet helped me better understand how technology can be used at varying levels to support learners and make instructional content both more effective and efficient. In my current role, I see firsthand that students learn in different ways, and a one-size-fits-all approach does not always support optimal learning. Allowing modifications to assignments gives students the opportunity to engage with the content in ways that align with their strengths while still meeting the same learning objectives. For instance, offering students the choice between writing an essay and creating a narrated PowerPoint on the same topic provides flexibility without compromising quality. Overall, the SAMR Model has encouraged me to be more intentional about how I integrate technology to enhance learning rather than simply for convenience.