Design Philosophy, Current Projects, and Work Samples
Richard Brown
rwb@islandwolf.com
2015
Current Projects and Work Samples:
Storyline Projects
Storyline is a great tool for creating interactive scenarios or cases, useful for implementing authentic learning experiences in various professional settings and practicing real-world decision making (with feedback) without concern for having real-world consequences.
VideoANT
BioWorld
This is a video demonstration of the process of interacting with a case-based reasoning simulator, BioWorld, originally created to support training in the process of differential diagnosis. I have been heavily involved with repurposing this simulator for Pharmacy students and simulating the process of medication therapy management. I was not involved in creating this video. More information about my efforts related to case-based reasoning and simulations is located at - http://islandwolf.com/research/models/
Research and Statistics site
DRAFT version; only modules 1, 2, and 3 have any flesh on them. These are the early drafts and will be self-standing modules, available for use by many courses/audiences. Module 3 is the closest to being complete. Additional graphics, images, and media will be added. Initial narrations (for the PPT slides) will be replaced with scripted versions. (UPDATE: I hesitate to share this site without being there, in person, to describe the current status of various elements - including the look and feel - and my vision for how the site will evolve. But, it is in DRAFT form.)
More Work Samples
Issues / Concerns for all Projects:
- Sustainability. Some technical expertise required. Retention of steps in the process requires documentation and/or regular practice of procedures;
- Longevity. Procedures are revised. Video demonstrations of procedures are static; must be re-shot and re-narrated. PDF support docs and web text must be kept up-to-date;
- Integrated set of materials = complex systems break. For example, the simple VideoAnt projects require the following:
- Tools
- video clips on the web,
- PDF documents,
- stand-alone web pages,
- on-line survey deployed on separate server,
- e-mail account
- Skills
- following detailed procedures,
- "e-expertise"
- pointing, clicking
- copy and paste
- handling multiple windows / tabs
- ability to access, read, send e-mail
- Requires:
- On-going evaluation, revision, and maintenance;
- Frequent review/testing of materials;
- Integration with (student, faculty, staff) support materials, protocols, marketing;
- Student/faculty orientation, training, "technology and skills" readiness check
Relevant Links to Other Projects I Designed and Initially Developed
- Design and development of "Teaching Support Center" - http://islandwolf.com/publ/sample/default.htm (This is an old version of the site; now defunct and not maintained)
- Course-Specific Web Site - Dr. Robert Straka, "Pathophysiology and Therapeutics of Cardiovascular Disorders" - http://www.courses.ahc.umn.edu/pharmacy/5822/homepage1.html (Still live and in use; I helped revise a pre-existing site, implementing a stronger site navigation framework, pull-down menus for links, and the "Vignettes" case review page - see below. I moved the site into DreamWeaver and taught the faculty member how to maintain his site)
Instructional Design - http://islandwolf.com/publ/sample/course-d-and-r/default.htm
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My role:
- Ask and answer questions related to systematic design;
- Project manager - roles, tasks, timelines, bug and cajole
- Initial Meeting
- Big picture - context matters; what are we trying to accomplish and why?
- Establish roles - trust and expectations matter
- Project scope and timelines - major milestones, timeline/deadline
- My strengths
- Strong advocate for systematic design
- Enjoy managing projects with deadlines
- Believe in communication as essential for success
- Regular meetings
- Open-door policy
- Technical reports, data summaries, and communication plan
Personal Research Interests: