Final Reflection

As I reflect on my experience in IT 8000, Foundations of Instructional Design and Technology, it is evident that I have successfully evolved my knowledge of my major.  Initially, I have reread my first blog post, which contained my first interpretation of the field of Instructional Design and Technology: "Personally, I define instructional design and technology as the design and implementation of unique learning experiences through technology and systems."

After this course, I feel that I have expanded my definition and understanding of the field to include the fact that IDT is designed to improve instruction and performance in education and training programs.  

Not only have I expanded my understanding of IDT, but I have come to understand the development of the field of Instructional Design and Technology. It proves crucial to understand the theories and processes of learning and using instructional media, which this course has taught me.

Further, IT 8000 has exposed me to project, performance, and knowledge management.  Concepts that I had not yet had an in depth presentation.  These concepts are integral to the process of Instructional Design and Technology and were probably some of the most interesting facets that I was able to obtain from this course.

I can honestly say that I have thoroughly enjoyed learning in this course.  It gave me pertinent information that was extremely relevant to my major and the reasons that I chose to undertake it.  

The Future of Social Media

So what is the future for social media?  This year, it replaced pornography as the number one activity to take place on the internet.

Through research and links, it seems the future is unclear, but incredibly bright.  The use of Facebook is in great decline, with some stating that its use is down nearly 34%, however the use of social media is way up.

  Social media could continue to change the landscape of news, education, and business, but how?  Through new technology, such as google glass, greater access to social media will lead to increased use and access of it.

No matter your opinion, it seems social media is here to stay.











http://www.b2bmarketinginsider.com/social-media/what-is-the-future-of-the-social-media-role
http://socialmediatoday.com/starrknight/1423216/future-social-media
http://curiosity.discovery.com/question/social-media-future