INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNOLOGY STRATEGIC PLAN

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INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNOLOGY STRATEGIC PLAN
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Objective 1 of 4

• By May of 2008, ASUJ will have implemented plans
  to create a mechanism for training and ongoing
  support of faculty in instructional technology,
  distance learning, and online education.
• Although this objective is specific to ASUJ an
  in-depth assessment is needed within the ASU
  SYSTEM to ensure consistency throughout
  (consistency with platforms, operating systems,
  computer programs and so forth).

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Action 1 of 4

• To develop Office of Instructional Design within
  the Office of AAR

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Rationale for Action

• In order to fully embrace technology essential
  for growth in the arenas of on-campus
  instruction and distance learning a separate
  division within the university system with
  adequate financial support is crucial for
  longevity and credibility with the university
  community. Without such a resource faculty will
  not utilize technology nor implement distance
  learning in an academically and pedagogically
  sound manner.
• It is recommended that CLT be restructured to
  house the Director of Instructional Design as
  well as current CLT facets. It is also
  recommended that the Director of Instructional
  Design report directly to the VCAAR.

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Responsible Party(s)

• VCAAR
• and
• Director of Instructional Design

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Resources Required

• Initially, a Director of Instructional Design,
  two Instructional Design (ID) Specialists, one
  staff member, three GA lines, office space, and
  equipment.
• This office is expected to expand as more faculty
  use its resources. The timeframe for and level
  of expansion will depend upon the rate of
  instructional technology adoption by the faculty.

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Cost(s) and Source(s) of Funding

• 300,000.00 in the first year.

Timeline
Implement plans by July 1, 2008
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Action 2 of 4

• Establish Hiring Standards for ID Staff Member(s)

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Rationale for Action

• The level of support required by faculty in
  designing instruction and the need to train and
  supervise graduate assistants require a fully
  qualified professional with a high level of
  skill. Knowledgeable staff and Graduate
  Assistants with appropriate social skills
  functioning within unit will be needed to provide
  accessible and reliable resources for faculty
  that will actually be utilized sufficiently to
  provide high quality instruction for students.

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Responsible Party(s)

• Director of Instructional Design

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Resources Required

• A Director of Instructional Design, one staff
  member, and a minimum of three GA lines.

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Cost(s) and Source(s) of Funding

• See AP One

Timeline
Implement plans by August 1, 2008
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Action 3 of 4

• Provide ID Specialist for ASUJ System

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Rationale for Action

• Faculty need assistance in adapting their
  instruction to the requirements of modern
  technologies and the demands of distance learning
  formats. Only an ID Specialist with knowledge of
  both human learning and instructional technology
  can provide the level of assistance needed. In
  addition, the level of assistance needed by
  faculty will require someone working in this
  capacity full-time rather than as an additional
  role for either a full-time faculty or IT
  position.

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Rationale for Action

• Many systems within the state and within the ASU
  system use different information technology tools
  including different platforms as well as
  different operating systems and computer
  programs. This ID Specialist will be in charge
  of providing support and training for those
  needing to transfer to our systems. It is also
  recommended that this individual be a part of the
  decision making process for bringing any new
  technology to the campus.

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Rationale for Action

• A highly skilled professional will be required to
  train and supervise graduate assistances to
  provide faculty with routine assistance with
  instructional platforms and software to increase
  use of technology while minimizing the cost of
  this routine assistance.

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Responsible Party(s)

• Director Instructional Design

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Resources Required

• See Action One.

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Cost(s) and Source(s) of Funding

• 30,000 50,000

Timeline
Implement plans by August15, 2008
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Action 4 of 4

• Develop Standardized Training for Faculty

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Rationale for Action

• Uniformity in product training delivery and
• educational content will reduce
  staffing needs and related costs.

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Responsible Party(s)

• Director of Instructional Design

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Resources Required

• See AP One.

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Cost(s) and Source(s) of Funding

• See AP One.

Timeline
Implement plans by Spring 2009
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