One of the assignments for IDT 9002 Design Principles for Instructional Design (at Baker University) was to create a lesson on a principle of design from the book Universal Principles of Design. I was obviously eager to choose a topic that would apply to my digital media technology class. I was also interested in learning […]
The following is an interactive infographic highlighting the most important design principles for creating an effective and aesthetically pleasing ePortfolio. This is adapted from a project for Design Principles for Instructional Design as part of Baker University’s Ed. D. program in Instructional Design and Performance Technology.
Gamification is an exciting means of engaging students in the learning process. But today I’m not here to talk about gamifying the classroom, but rather, gamification as a way of life.
Still in its infancy, my ePortfolio is starting to develop on Portfolium. I learned about Portfolium after a Zoom presentation on the topic of ePortfolios as part of my current Ed. D. class, Design Principles for Instructional Design. The presentation was hosted by Miko Nino. One of the most important quotes I pulled from his […]
I was delighted to be able to coordinate the MMEA Electronic Music Composition Contest, modeled after a similar contest hosted by NAfME. Coordinating this contest across the state of Missouri entails several steps, from publicizing the contest, creating application forms, securing judges, to hosting a final culminating awards presentation featuring the student winners (and of […]
The Ed. D. program in Instructional Design and Performance Technology program at Baker University has been enjoyable, challenging and eye-opening. I created this video as part of the cover page for our final paper, a group project designed to emulate the AECT Design and Development Competition. In this project, we were tasked with creating a […]
It was an honor and privilege to conduct the 2019 Kansas City Music Teachers Association Multi-Piano Concert. The concert featured works from Broadway musicals and closed with a rousing 4-hand arrangement, performed across 14 pianos, of Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue. Rehearsals took place over two full days, one in December and one the day before […]
With the start of a new year, let’s talk about a new you. Stretch your comfort zone and put on your red pants. Let’s go.
I know it sounds exciting, but you’ll have to settle down to listen to this episode of the podcast. That’s right, it’s LMS madness!
As an educator who teaches technology I often get asked this question. I know the answer will surprise you, but tune in to episode 4 to find out how a 42-year-old man with over 15 years of teaching and professional experience can possibly stay ahead of teenagers. https://media.blubrry.com/eduspeakeasy/www.shawnharrel.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/04-Episode-4-Eduspeakeasy.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSS