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(3) IA MAEd portfolio: The IA Model (4) IA portfolio: projects (1) IA portfolio: skills (2) IA portfolio: deliverables IA MAEd Information Architecture adds structure to digital design products... User-Centered Design adds usability value for end users... Graphic Design adds aesthetic value to e-learning Websites... Instructional Design adds learning value to Websites... Sr Information Architect Specialist & Corporate Training Specialist Portfolio: IA MAEd Creative Work Thesis Report— An Online Tutorial for Instructional Designers to Learn about Information Architecture (2008) Certification: IA MAEd & IA/ID Certification of Approval.pdf Portfolio: IA MAEd Thesis Report, Information Architecture.pdf Portifolo: IA MAEd Online Information Architecture Tutorial Portfolio: IA MAEd Annotated Bibliography.pdf Portfolio: Glossary.pdf Portfolio: Syllabus.pdf The IA Model & The NS Model & The ADDIE Model The IA Model Portfolio: The Creative Information Architecture Model (The IA Model).pdf Portfolio: IA MAEd Thesis Report, Information Architecture.pdf Portfolio: IA MAEd Appendices A & B, Information Architecture (above) Portfolio: IA MAEd Appendix C, Information Architecture.pdf Portfolio: IA MAEd Appendix D, Guidelines, Information Architecture.pdf Portfolio: IA MAEd Appendix E, Information Architecture (below) Portfolio: IA MAEd Annotated Bibliography.pdf, Glossary.pdf, Syllabus.pdf Portfolio: IA MAEd Online Information Architecture Tutorial The IA Model Introduction The purpose and significance of this Instructional Design Plan Report is to create an Instructional Design Plan, using The ADDIE Model. Developing an online IA tutorial for Corporate Trainers or others to learn about The Creative Information Architecture Model (The IA Model)—current trends in Information Architecture (IA). Because Information Architecture is a new and emerging industry, it is difficult to know what deliverables are pertinent for clients. The online IA tutorial about Information Architecture can provide or supplement a learner’s knowledge base about the professional practice of Information Architecture, usability testing, and Website design. This Instructional Design Plan and Thesis Report are comprised of eight sections that detail instructional design theories of Dick & Carey, et al., (2005), including an online IA tutorial, annotated bibliography, glossary and definitions, and syllabus. In addition, items were reviewed by Senior Information Architects, Director of User Experience, Technical Writer, Writer and Editor, and Chief Executive Officer—documents were deemed effective tools, resources, and accurate with regard to content on Information Architecture and Usability Testing. The Solution The solution is for Information Architects to think about using The IA Model—and use it. It is a required component to building Websites because using a good model gives one a solid framework in which to work. That means nothing is left to guessing about user-centered design prior to implementation. When user-centered design and principles are taken into consideration, end users can easily access information on Websites. The IA Model is comprised of eight steps: 1. Design Research, 2. Concept Generation, 3. User Scenarios, 4. Wire Frame Mockups, 5. Prototyping, 6. Usability Testing, 7. Implementation, 8. System Testing. When an Information Architect takes a systematic approach using The IA Model, research revealed that this method was more effective. Conclusion Information Architect’s start out by doing research and brainstorming to come up with high-level concepts, it is necessary to do this for an Information Architecture Design Plan Report. Completing a competitive analysis and writing a report, documents requirements for Websites. This helps a client to define their end users and their business plans. Figuring out what the patterns will be, this provides clarity with regard to Information Architecture. Enabling end users to stay found and wayfind on Websites, then implementing clear navigational systems. Building in affordances for end users, so they can navigate. Designing clear interfaces and for consistency in interface designs, this provides clarity for end users. Information Architecture, user-centered design, and usability testing improves an end user’s performance. The IA Model assists Information Architects to design high-quality Websites. The ADDIE Model 1. Analysis   2. Design   3. Development   4. Implementation   5. Evaluation Many of the current instructional design models are spin-offs or variations of The ADDIE Model. Other models include the Dick & Carey and Kemp ISD Models. One commonly accepted improvement to this model is the use of rapid prototyping. This is the idea of receiving continual or formative feedback (usability testing) while instructional materials or Websites are being created. This model attempts to save time and money by catching problems while they are still easy to fix—similar to The IA Model. Instructional design theories also play an important role in the design of instructional materials, including Information Architecture and Usability Testing. Theories such as behaviorism, constructivism, social learning, cognitivism, help shape, and define the outcome of learning materials (source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ADDIE_Model). Instructional Design Specialist Portfolio: Instructional Design Plan Report (The ADDIE Model).pdf Portfolio: Instructional Design Plan Report Presentation PPT.pdf Portfolio: Instructional Design Plan Report Presentation PPT.ppt Portfolio: Voices on the Soccer Field—Documented Research (Movie) Portfolio: Instructional Design Plan Report (IA Tutorial).pdf Portfolio: iPodcasting, Digital Presentation.pdf Portfolio: What is the Meaning of Life to You (Movie)? Portfolio: History Timeline (InDesign, Photoshop).pdf Portfolio: Poster (InDesign, Photoshop).pdf Portfolio: Movie Poster (Photoshop).pdf Portfolio: Greeting Card (Photoshop).pdf Portfolio: How to Use Yahoo! Messenger (Photoshop).pdf Portfolio: Tutorial (Flash Project).pdf Information Architecture & Online Instruction Portfolio: Distance Education Course ITEC 860 iLearn Week 11.pdf Portfolio: Distance Education Videocast Presentation.pdf Portfolio: Distance Education IA Tutorial & Matrix.pdf Portfolio: White Paper: Relevance of IA—The IA Model.pdf Portfolio: E-Learning Modules, Usability Testing (Flashform Project).pdf Portfolio: Information Architecture: E-Learning Critique.pdf Portfolio: Project Management: Development of Curriculum Plan.pdf Portfolio: A Tutorial to Learn How to Make Usability Assessments.pdf Technical, Professional Writing & Deliverables Technical Writing Specialist Portfolio: Executive Summary.pdf Portfolio: White Paper.pdf Portfolio: Feasibility Report.pdf Portfolio: Press Release.pdf Portfolio: Standard Operating Procedure for Steinway A-88 Bass String.pdf Portfolio: Tutorial for InDesign.pdf Portfolio: Use Case Scenario—Installing Ramsinks.pdf Portfolio: FrameMaker Document.pdf Portfolio: Press Kit for The Arthur Rubinstein Foundation.pdf Letter of Recommendation from Mr. Alfredo Pedroza “During his [Technical & Professional Writing] internship, he project managed his teammates developing timelines and project scopes for each of the deliverables: a brochure, press kit, and online tutorial. As a technical writer, he interviewed community members, wrote, edited, and designed our marketing materials…. He was always on time for meetings and participated at a professional level. I found him to be a mature individual, self-starter and able to do the work as a technical writer, editor, project manager.” Mr. Alfredo Pedroza Supervisor ParkScan Technical Services and Outreach Coordinator Portfolio: Internship—Press Kit, Brochure, Online Tutorial.pdf Portfolio: Typography Ad.pdf Portfolio: Brochure for New Employees.pdf Portfolio: Newsletter for Information Architects.pdf Portfolio: Interactive Script Writing.pdf top   |   back to portfolio Copyright ©—2007-2012. All rights reserved. Last updated: August 1, 2008 Steven Heitman, IA MAIA, IA MAEd Sr Information Architect Specialist IA Design & Usability