Conclusion
As culture is at the heart of meaning making, it warrants exacting attention in the systemic design process. As Gustafson & Powell (1991) point out, too often models are not tested for validity and reliability. It is for this reason that we emphasize that research must critically evaluate this expanded ADDIE model.
As technology enables us to increase our interaction with the peoples of the world, we are enriched by the incessant shifts in our own cultural paradigms. Attention to this cultural dynamism and incessant interplay leads to both improved designs and improved designers. As instructional designers, we must be able to critically analyze our learner’s cultures and allow it to strengthen the instructional design process. In this way we address our ethical commitment to creating culturally sensitive products.
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His research interests include culture, identity development, and meaning making in technology rich environments.
His research interests are in the areas of Educational Gerontology, Instructional Design, and the Digital Divide.
His research interests include Systemic Change and the Digital Divide.
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Thomas, M., Mitchell, M. & Joseph, R. A cultural embrace. TECHTRENDS TECH TRENDS 46, 40–45 (2002). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02772075
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