The ASSURE Model

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Norman WrightGraphic & Web Designer em N. Wright Design
Technology in Education
Using The Assure Model
Presented by:
 Andrene Miller
 Audrey Clarke
 Donnette Turner
 Esmie Muschette
 Precious Heron
 Norman Wright
Table of Content
 What is the ASSURE model?
 The Meaning of the Acronym ASSURE.
 Procedures of the ASSURE model.
 Conclusion
 References
What is the ASSURE model?
The ASSURE Model is an instructional guide for
planning and conducting lessons that aim to integrate
media and technology while focusing on the learner's
needs. (ASSURE Model, n.d.)
The Meaning of the Acronym
ASSURE.
The ASSURE model incorporates Robert Gagne's events of
instruction to assure effective use of media in instruction.
(Instructional Design, 2013)
The acronym ASSURE stands for:
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
Procedures of the ASSURE
model.
Analyze learners:
 General character
 Specific entry competencies
 Learning Style
State standards & objectives:
 Learning outcomes
 Conditions of performance
 Degree of acceptable performance
 Written in the “A B C D” format
Procedures of the ASSURE
model.
Select strategies, technology, media & materials
 Select available materials
 Modify existing materials
 Design new materials
Utilize technology, media & materials
 Preview the materials
 Prepare materials and the environment
 Provide the learning experience
Procedures of the ASSURE
model.
Require learner participation:
 In-class and follow-up activities so learner can process
the information
Evaluate & revise:
 Before, during and after instruction
 Assess learner and media methods
Conclusion
Integrating technology into the curriculum is the best way
to make a positive difference in education. There are many
specific strategies that can be used to incorporate
technology into our lesson. The ASSURE model can be used
as a guide to integrate technology into your future lessons.
References
ASSURE Model. (n.d.). INTEGRATING TECHNOLOGY INTO THE
CURRICULUM. Retrieved from:
http://ed205.net/assure_model.html
Instructional Design. (2013). ASSURE. Retrieved from:
http://www.instructionaldesign.org/models/assure.html
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The ASSURE Model

  • 1. Technology in Education Using The Assure Model
  • 2. Presented by:  Andrene Miller  Audrey Clarke  Donnette Turner  Esmie Muschette  Precious Heron  Norman Wright
  • 3. Table of Content  What is the ASSURE model?  The Meaning of the Acronym ASSURE.  Procedures of the ASSURE model.  Conclusion  References
  • 4. What is the ASSURE model? The ASSURE Model is an instructional guide for planning and conducting lessons that aim to integrate media and technology while focusing on the learner's needs. (ASSURE Model, n.d.)
  • 5. The Meaning of the Acronym ASSURE. The ASSURE model incorporates Robert Gagne's events of instruction to assure effective use of media in instruction. (Instructional Design, 2013) The acronym ASSURE stands for: 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
  • 6. Procedures of the ASSURE model. Analyze learners:  General character  Specific entry competencies  Learning Style State standards & objectives:  Learning outcomes  Conditions of performance  Degree of acceptable performance  Written in the “A B C D” format
  • 7. Procedures of the ASSURE model. Select strategies, technology, media & materials  Select available materials  Modify existing materials  Design new materials Utilize technology, media & materials  Preview the materials  Prepare materials and the environment  Provide the learning experience
  • 8. Procedures of the ASSURE model. Require learner participation:  In-class and follow-up activities so learner can process the information Evaluate & revise:  Before, during and after instruction  Assess learner and media methods
  • 9. Conclusion Integrating technology into the curriculum is the best way to make a positive difference in education. There are many specific strategies that can be used to incorporate technology into our lesson. The ASSURE model can be used as a guide to integrate technology into your future lessons.
  • 10. References ASSURE Model. (n.d.). INTEGRATING TECHNOLOGY INTO THE CURRICULUM. Retrieved from: http://ed205.net/assure_model.html Instructional Design. (2013). ASSURE. Retrieved from: http://www.instructionaldesign.org/models/assure.html