Engagement in Instruction

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	PCH
	Posted:	1/26/2007 6:37:25 PM
	Subject:	Rule of Thumb
	Our rule of thumb is one engagement activity per hour of instruction.

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Author:	PCH
	Posted:	1/27/2007 5:44:05 PM
	Subject:	School of Hard Knocks
	The rule originally came from Darryl Sink's Course Developers Workshop. It is something that we've taught (and used) for years. Darryl developed while working with faculty in a community college. It has evolved from experience. And if you use it, the best way is to say "at least one involvement activity per hour" -- as it is prudent to perhaps have more.

Reigeluth: Instructional Design Theories

The linked site, prepared by Charles Reigeluth, provides a great overview of the key instructional design theories and approaches under the "Basic Methods of Instruction" tab. The site also includes links to additional instructional theory references, such as the infamous "Green" book (aka Instructional-Design Theories and Models)!