My reflection on Lecture 6: "The DDD-E Model: 'Decide' Stage"

 My reflection on Lecture 6: "The DDD-E Model: 'Decide' Stage"

Hey there guys,

Welcome back to my blog. Today I'm going to talk about The DDD-E Model and more specifically, about the "Decide" stage. But first of all, what is the DDD-E Model?

The DDD model, Decide, Design, Develop, is a framework for instructional design and project planning. It emphasizes a systematic and iterative approach:

Decide: Identify objectives, define goals, and determine resources needed for the project.

Design: Create detailed plans, such as storyboards or flowcharts, to organize the project.

Develop: Implement the plans by creating content or materials.

This model supports adaptability and collaboration, making it well-suited for multimedia and instructional environments, especially in blended or digital learning contexts (Ivers & Barron, 2010).

In simple words, the DDD-E Model is a simple way to organize tasks, projects
 etc.. and it is effective for both teachers and students because it keeps work structured and clear. For students, it makes tasks easier to handle by breaking them into steps, helping them focus and stay on track. For teachers, it provides a structured way to plan lessons, create materials, and check if learning goals are met.

When focusing on the "Decide" stage, I think it is a really crucial one. It holds a significant importance as it is the base of the whole project. In it, students are presented with the topic; both the teacher and the students focus on defining the main goals, identifying the audience, and planning key requirements. For students, this means clearly understanding what they need to achieve and the tools they will use. For teachers, it involves setting clear learning objectives
and determining how to support students effectively. During this stage the teachers set goals and assess on background knowledge. They provide project guidelines and supervise selection of groups and roles. Therefore, the "Decide" stage is important because:

1-It clarifies objectives: It helps define clear goals and outcomes for the project.

2-Sets a direction: Sets the focus and guides the project’s progress.

3-Identifies resources: Determines what tools, materials, or support will be needed.

4-Clarifies expectations: Ensures everyone is on the same page about what’s to be accomplished.

5-Prevents confusion: Minimizes misunderstandings and wasted effort later on.

However, this stage can sometimes feel confusing. As a student, I’ve experienced moments where I didn’t find it very helpful, especially when the teacher didn’t provide clear objectives or instructions. This lack of clarity often led to misunderstandings and even arguments within the group. The final outcome wasn’t aligned with what we had initially expected, which made the process frustrating and less productive. To avoid this from happening, I have a few suggestions for us as future teachers:

1-We should provide clear objectives by clearly stating the goals and expectations of the class

2-We should offer examples to help the students understand what is expected

3- We should encourage them to make questions if they feel like they didn't understand a specific point of this stage

4- We could also use visual aids to explain the steps of the tasks in a more detailed way.

By addressing these potential issues early on, we can ensure a smoother and more productive process for both teachers and students.

That was it for today, thank you for your attention!

See you next time,

Toodles✌