In this project we are seeking to use a design-based research approach (Pool & Laubscher (2012); Mckenney & Reeves, 2012) to produce an untraditional textbook, herein called an “untextbook”, on critical instructional design. The project will be conducted using multiple stages of analysis and exploration, design and construction, and evaluation and reflection involving instructional designers in the field. The final product is envisioned to be a community produced reader on critical instructional design which will serve as a resource for students and practitioners while challenging the form of the traditional textbook to help inform design practice.
Some questions to consider:
- In light of the advancement of open educational resources, open educational practices, and modern internet technologies, how might the design of learning resources change in form and function?
- How can the development of an untextbook challenge traditional structures, roles, and hierarchies within learning environments?
- Could an untextbook prioritize other forms of expression such as visual thinking, comics, or other alternate forms and combinations of knowledge?
- How can we build open pedagogy into the design of the untextbook resource itself so that students can contribute more effectively?
- Why do we start on day one of a course with the textbook, should the course resource not be finalized on the final day?