My reflection on Lecture 7: "The DDD-E model, 'Design' Stage"

Hi guys!

I hope you’re doing well. 💘
Today, I’m going to continue talking about the DDD-E model we discussed last time, but this time, we’re focusing on the Design Stage.

The Design Stage is all about making a detailed plan for your learning project. It’s where you figure out what you want your learners to achieve, decide what content to use, choose how you’ll deliver the lessons, and figure out how to assess progress. Basically, it takes the ideas from the "Decide" stage and turns them into a clear plan with everything mapped out; content, sequence, and tools, to reach your goals (Morrison, Ross, & Kemp, 2007).

This stage is super important because it’s like the blueprint for your entire project! 💥 Imagine you’re building a house 🏠,before you start laying bricks 🧱, you need a solid plan. In this phase, you’re organizing your ideas and figuring out how everything will fit together.

First off, you need to chunk your info. This means breaking it down into smaller, bite-sized pieces, so it’s easier to digest. Then, you decide 💭 what types of media you want to use; graphics, sounds 🔊, videos 📹, animations 👧,and figure out where everything should go. A flowchart is like your project’s road map, showing the order in which things happen, so you don’t get lost along the way.

One of the best parts of this phase is looking at examples of good and bad designs. This helps you see what works and what doesn’t, so you can avoid common mistakes. Plus, you’ll get a list of requirements (like how many pages or screens your project should have), so you know what’s expected and won’t feel overwhelmed.                                                                                                                   
It’s also super important to think about your audience👫, who you’re making this project for. Tailoring your design to meet their needs makes it more engaging and fun. Whether you’re working on a website, a video, or a presentation, you’ll use different strategies like flowcharts and storyboards to plan out the layout and content.

Finally, the design phase is all about planning ahead. Storyboards and scripts help you map out every little detail, so when you start building, you’re not scrambling to figure out what comes next. This makes the entire production process way smoother and less stressful.

- Why do students play a key role  in this stage?

In this stage, students play a key role in planning their multimedia projects because they start by organizing the information they want to present, making sure it’s clear and easy to follow. Then, they decide the best order for the content by creating a flowchart to map out how things will connect.

Students get to plan all the fun stuff, like picking graphics, audio, videos, and interactive elements. They’ll also work on creating storyboards to visualize how the project will look and flow.

This stage is all about getting the plan right before diving into the actual work, so students make sure everything is in the right order and each element fits together smoothly to reach the project’s goals.

Let’s get planning! 🚀

Until next time,

Toodles ✌