Tyonyion Richard Sughnen
Research by tyonyion richard sughnen
The Symbiotic Nexus: Instructional Videos as Catalysts for Heutagogy in 21st Century Learning
The 21st century demands learners capable of self-determined and lifelong learning which is professionally called heutagogy. Concurrently, instructional videos have proliferated the internet thereby becoming ubiquitous learning resources. This paper explores the critical role of instructional videos in facilitating and enhancing heutagogical practices. Through a comprehensive review of literature, historical development, theoretical foundations, and practical applications, we argue that...
Read more →The Essential Nexus: Differentiating Instructional Technology and Educational Technology for Systemic Reform
The fields of Educational Technology (EduTech) and Instructional Technology (InsTech) are frequently conflated, yet their conceptual scopes while deeply interconnected possess critical distinctions that determine professional practice, policy formulation, and resource allocation (Halimatou & Yang, 2014). While Educational Technology represents the broader, systemic field, encompassing philosophical inquiry, administration, curriculum development, and management of educational systems...
Read more →The Right Place of Technological Tools in the Classroom: The Lenses of Instructional Technology Expert
The integration of technology into the classroom has become a ubiquitous phenomenon in contemporary education, promising enhanced pedagogical efficiency and enriched learning experiences. However, its mere presence does not automatically translate or equate to improved teaching or enhanced learning outcomes. This paper, viewed through the comprehensive lenses of an instructional technology expert, critically examines "the right place" for technology in the classroom. It moves beyond the...
Read more →The Five Domains of Instructional Technology: A Foundational Framework for the Architecture of Teaching and Learning
This paper examines the enduring relevance of the five domains of instructional technology (InsTech): Design, Development, Utilization, Management, and Evaluation as defined by the Association for Educational Communications and Technology (AECT). Drawing from the original 1994 definition, the study posits that these domains are not a rigid, linear process but a dynamic, synergistic framework that serves as the operational engine for the Architecture of effective teaching and Learning...
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