Week 1

Hello ETEC 541. My name's Nate Wildes and I design online training modules and web content for the College of Ed. I'm looking forward to constructing an actual course model and hope to implement technologies that I've never used prior to this class. I plan to develop a digital music production course focusing on a brand a new software application engineered in Sweden. I've been an independent producer for about 10 years now and have been slowly but surely establishing my production company. I started as a graphic designer and now do photography, web-design and audio/video production. My goals for this quarter will be to utilize my strengths in these areas and to explore new technologies in the E-learning arena. I plan to create an user-friendly, yet dynamic site that is well organized, visually appealing and adaptable to all learning styles. Time permitting, I hope to develop and incorporate video tutorials with audio accompanied with printable PDF instructions. My inspiration will come from music production courses that I've taken at Berklee. I would like to learn more about the instructional design process and the theories behind different learning strategies/methodologies. I feel that I have a firm grasp on the technology aspect of E-learning and should enhance my knowledge in the actual learning process and methods to best facilitate this using technology. I know that I will accomplish this by setting goals and establishing clear learning objectives based on the purpose of my instruction. I'm excited about this quarter and am looking forward to corresponding with my fellow ETECies!