The learner characteristics for this identified need are varied depending on the age group it is being implemented in. Some of the technologies that have found their way into the class room in addition to e-learning include electronic whiteboards, tablets and computers. The education system is struggling with an increase in the number of students and this further emphasizes the need to implement technology in education. To implement this, first there is need to understand the technological knowledge possessed by the students. Basic knowledge on the use of either a computer or a tablet is important in the implementation of this project. There is also need to come up with appropriate ways of assessing the students if learning is taking place using the technological advancements. Instructional designers are very important in the implementation of the project as they are equipped with skills to analyze all the factors involved and come up with a system that is appropriate and beneficial for the students (United States department of education, 2017).

Instructional objectives

The implementation of technology in education aims at achieving set targets for the students. In the cognitive domain, it aims at improving the application of learned concepts in real life situations. This will assist in the transformation from the classroom into the workplace since the students will already have had experience on what they will be experiencing this. This can be achieved through collaborative learning rather than the traditional learning method where the teacher instructs the students. In the behavioral domain, the implementation of the project aims at improving the perception of objects or events by the students. Technology allows for a level of independence by the student especially in the case of e-learning. The students become more independent as they have to plan their time so as to complete the assigned work within the specified time. In the affective domain, it aims at getting the students exposed to technology consequently creating a good impression towards it. This is an important objective since technology forms a major part of our daily lives and it is important for the students to have positive attitudes towards it early. This will enable them to adapt better in their lives outside school and consequently become more productive individuals in the society (Clark, 2015).

Procedural analysis

Contextual analysis

Project implementation

Implement technology in teaching

Learner analysis

Need analysis

Maintain traditional teaching methods

Brainstorming

Requirement analysis

References

Clark, D. (2015). Bloom's Taxonomy of Learning Domains: The Cognitive Domain. Retrieved 1 February 2020, from http://www.nwlink.com/~donclark/hrd/bloom.html

United States Department of Education. (2017). Reimagining the role of technology in education: 2017 National Education Technology Plan update.

Vatanartiran, S., & Karadeniz, S. (2015). A needs analysis for technology integration plan: Challenges and needs of teachers. Contemporary Educational Technology, 6(3), 206-220.