2nd International Conference on Education and Social Sciences (INTCESS), İstanbul, Türkiye, 2 - 04 Şubat 2015, ss.1160-1171
This paper basically explains an implementation of instructional systems development for preschool education. It is explained that what Instructional Design Model means, why it is required and the importance of using it. One of the main issues related to Instructional Design Models is the applicability of models. Some experts criticize the models because of their theory based structure and not being suitable for implementation process. In this paper, an instructional design for technology enhanced learning environment in Preschool Education was implemented by ISD (Instructional Systems Development) model. As first step, because of presence of different models, it is discussed that which model is the best for designing technology adapted learning environment in Preschool level. Within the paper, each step of Instructional Design Model is examined, and its applicability is discussed. At some points, chosen model might have some deficiencies and the solutions to fill the deficiencies take part within the paper. As benefit of the study, an ISD model suitable for technology based learning environment in preschool level is suggested. The practitioners like teachers, instructional designers, instructional technologist might use the model when they will prepare a technology based learning environment for preschool education. The main purpose of this paper is examining the applicability of ISD models for the purpose of Instructional Design for Technology Enhanced Learning Environment in Preschool Education. At the beginning of the paper, the need analysis has been done and the need for using an ISD models has been recognized. The paper is basically related to design and implement a technology enhanced instructional design for preschool education and utilizing ISD models for this purpose. The research method of the study is developmental research. The aim of this study is creation of knowledge related to practicality of ISD models for technology enhanced instructional design in Preschool Education. For developmental research, the main thing is "to systematically examine the products, tools, processes, and models in order to provide reliable, usable information to both practitioners and theorists" (Richey and Klein, 2005). In this study, applicability of different ISD models is examined and evaluated and bring most suitable model forward. The paper serves as a basis for model construction and theorizing for instructional design for the benefit of practitioners of the field.