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Assure: Sharon Smaldino: About The Model

The ASSURE model is an instructional design process adapted for classroom teachers to develop effective lessons. It incorporates Robert Gagne's events of instruction. The ASSURE model includes the following steps: 1) Analyze learners to understand their skills and knowledge before instruction. 2) State standards and objectives to provide clear learning goals. 3) Select strategies, technology, media and materials to support achieving the objectives. 4) Utilize the selected technology, media and materials during instruction. 5) Require learner participation to actively engage students. 6) Evaluate and revise the instruction based on assessing learning outcomes and student feedback to improve future lessons.

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Assure: Sharon Smaldino: About The Model

The ASSURE model is an instructional design process adapted for classroom teachers to develop effective lessons. It incorporates Robert Gagne's events of instruction. The ASSURE model includes the following steps: 1) Analyze learners to understand their skills and knowledge before instruction. 2) State standards and objectives to provide clear learning goals. 3) Select strategies, technology, media and materials to support achieving the objectives. 4) Utilize the selected technology, media and materials during instruction. 5) Require learner participation to actively engage students. 6) Evaluate and revise the instruction based on assessing learning outcomes and student feedback to improve future lessons.

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ASSURE

The ASSURE model is an ISD (Instructional Systems Design) process that was modified to be used
by teachers in the regular classroom The ISD process is one in which teachers and trainers can use
to design and develop the most appropriate learning environment for their students. You can use this
process in writing your lesson plans and in improving teaching and learning.
The ASSURE model incorporates Robert Gagne's events of instruction to assure effective use of
media in instruction.
A Analyze learners
S State standards & objectives
S Select strategies, technology, media & materials
U Utilize technology, media & materials
R Require learner participation
E Evaluate & revise

Sharon Smaldino: About the Model


"To ASSURE good learning, I believe it is not one single thing that a teacher or designer should
consider, but I do believe that there are areas of emphasis.
First, ASSURE starts with looking at the learner in detail. Nothing you plan or design is effective
unless you have taken the time to look at the learners. In Illinois, for example, it is now state law that
ALL teachers must assess their students' knowledge and skills prior to instruction to ensure that they
differentiate instruction. That means that by understanding where the learners are at the start of
instruction, a teacher will make every effort to assist all learners to be successful in their learning
endeavors. This new direction supports my position about knowing the learner. I feel that knowing as
much as possible about your learners is critical to design and
implementation of instruction.
Second, the second letter in ASSURE, S, refers to knowing the intended
outcomes or expectations. No instruction should begin without everyone
having a clear understanding of what is supposed to happen in the
instruction. This does not preclude the possibility of additional learning
taking place, but without a road map, some of your learners may well be
"lost." And, especially in the schools today, as we edge closer to the
100% of all students meeting or exceeding expectations, I believe that
students need to know what is expected of them. I do believe that there is
more than one "right way" to achieve those expectations and more than
one "right medium" to use, because it's not a one-size fits all world. BUT,
as NCLB is still a mandate, we need to find ways to make it possible for
our diverse learning population fit into the "mold" that has been outlined for us. Learners need to know
what they are to do. And, I add that you cannot assess learning without knowing what was expected.

NOW, because I opened that can of worms, let me quickly state that assessment can be formative
and summative and can take multiple formats.
But, that is another cup of tea for sure.
My final area of importance in the design and implementation process to ASSURE good learning is
the reflection component of evaluation. Once you have completed the design and instruction and
gathered the data about the outcomes and impressions from your learners, you need to take the time
to consider what went well and what could be changed in that particular instructional event. This
information will help you re-design that instructional event for future opportunities. But, this information
also guides you on how to better address your learners in instruction beyond this particular
instructional event. We often do not put enough emphasis on reflection as teachers and designers,
but I do consider that it is not time wasted.
Oh, my goodness, it appears I've nearly written the chapter on the ASSURE model. I will close with
the idea that it's not about the technology and media. It's about the learners and the important
decisions we make as designers and
instructors to ensure successful learning opportunities."

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