24th Annual TCC | Online Conference | April 16-18, 2019

Sustainable Learning, Accessible Technologies, & Diverse Contexts

20-Minute LTEC Student Session

Learning by Design: Aquarium Kumu Training

Session Description
The purpose of this instructional design project was to develop and evaluate the effectiveness of an online instructional module for training volunteers regarding marine biology at the Waikīkī Aquarium. The creation of a learning module to be completed by all appropriate volunteers provides consistency in content delivery, a higher level of accountability, a greater level of familiarity with pertinent information, as well as increased confidence with visitors. Waikīkī Aquarium Education Volunteers, known as Kumus, are volunteers who specialize in malacology, or the study of marine molluscs. Learning marine biology is an important part of providing a positive educational experience for Aquarium visitors. There was no formal online training program for Aquarium Kumus, and educational technology serves to bridge this gap, helping learners who have grown up using technology to stay engaged and focused in challenging topics. The modules were created using Canvas, a learning management system, as well as a combination of tools including: Google Docs, Screencastify, and YouTube. A constructivist design approach combined with proven multimedia learning principles were integrated into the design. This study involved eleven college level participants, with data analyzed and reported through the use of statistical and descriptive analysis. The results of the data indicated that after completing the online training modules, participants’ knowledge of marine biology increased.

This study supports the effectiveness of online learning in the museum field when teaching specific content knowledge to volunteer educators. To view the online course, please utilize this Canvas URL link: https://canvas.instructure.com/enroll/6JLMNL to self-enroll and participate in the course.

Presenter(s)
Guerin Earhart
Guerin Earhart, UH Manoa, East Honolulu, USA
Mr. Guerin Earhart is a graduate student in the Learning Design and Technology program at the University of Hawaii at Manoa. For his project, he developed an online course for training volunteers with marine biology at the Waikiki Aquarium. Mr. Earhart has a Master’s degree in Curriculum and Instruction, along with two Bachelor’s degrees in Biology and Education. His research interests include designing, developing and implementing distance-learning opportunities in informal learning environments such as museums and aquariums.
Session Type
20-Minute LTEC Student Session
Audience
All Audiences

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HI Mommy Website – A Usability Study

Session Description
Moms of newborns may experience emotional, physical, and mental fatigue due to the demands of motherhood. Importance is placed on caring for the baby that moms tend to overlook the fact that they need to also take care of themselves. Moms search for postnatal care information which are readily available to them, especially online, however, moms do not search for information on postpartum self-care, are even aware of what it is, and its importance to their overall health as a mom, spouse, and friend.

The purpose of this usability study was to create and evaluate the ease-of-use of and satisfaction of available content provided on the HI Mommy website (https://rsenoren.wixsite.com/hi-mommy). The website provides suggestions for self-care activities that O’ahu moms can do at home and outside of the house, with or without the baby, and finding support on the island. The website was developed using Wix, a cloud-based development platform. The design of the website was guided by Gestalt principles and best practices for designers as suggested by Susan Weinschenk. The usability study recruited 10 participants who gauged the navigability of the website and the value of its content. Three rounds of usability testing were conducted. Verbal feedback during the study and results from collected data via post-surveys indicated that participants agreed or strongly agreed that the website was easy to use and were satisfied with the available information. The study provided insight on what features makes a website easy to use (navigable) and self-care content that was most helpful for moms. The session will discuss the approach to the usability study and the outcomes, which includes methods, design strategies, study results, website modifications, and lessons learned.

Presenter(s)
Routhie Ann Senoren
Routhie Ann Senoren, University of Hawai’i at Manoa, Ewa Beach, Hawaii, USA
Routhie Ann Senoren is a graduate student of the Learning Design & Technology master’s program at the University of Hawai’i at Manoa College of Education. She has over 10 years of training experience working multiple technical consulting roles (such as Technical Trainer, Online Help Lead, Software Testing Lead, and Instructional Systems Designer) through government contracts. Ms. Senoren is taking a break from the training industry to take care of her 15 months old twin girl and boy. Her new role as a mother was the inspiration behind her master’s project, the HI Mommy website.
Session Type
20-Minute LTEC Student Session
Audience
All Audiences

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Culture Shaka HI: A Hawai‘i Culture Shock Workshop App

Session Description
Twenty-three percent of freshmen students at the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa (UHM) drop out after their first year in college. One of the biggest factors is their inability to adjust to Hawai‘i culture. Currently, there is no culture shock resource specifically for new students that can help them cope with their move in Hawai‘i. More urgent admission processes are discussed during mandatory new student orientations such as course registration, housing, health insurance, visa, and so on, so that culture shock awareness is often overlooked. About 33% of the UHM student population consist of out-of-state students which validated the need for a mobile culture shock resource.

Culture Shaka HI is an instructional mobile application designed to address the culture shock that many new international and U.S. mainland students experience at UHM. It’s purpose was to provide learners with the knowledge they need to learn basic Hawaiian customs and to overcome the culture shock phase of moving to Hawai‘i. This session will discuss the instructional goals, objectives, strategies, and results for Culture Shaka HI’s instructional design modules and implementation. The project was designed and tested using peer evaluations, three one-on-one interviews, and two group sessions. The goal was to increase the target audience’s motivation to tackle, understand, and cope with some of their culture shock experiences. After completing Culture Shaka HI, it appears that the modules were successful in helping students become better achieve the project’s terminal objective. This session will discuss the successes and data results of the project.

Presenter(s)
James Balicao
James Balicao, University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa, Honolulu, Hawaii, USA
James Balicao is currently a M.Ed. student at the University of Hawaii at Manoa in the Learning Design and Technology (LTEC) department. He completed his BA in Journalism at the University of Hawaii at Manoa’s School of Communications. James currently works as an Institutional Support Officer for the Technology & Distance Programs and LTEC department. He also teaches Cultural Workshop courses to Kapiolani Community College’s short-term international programs.
Session Type
20-Minute LTEC Student Session
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All Audiences

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