Instructional Design
Instructional Design refers to the systematic process of creating, selecting, organizing and evaluating educational materials, activities, information resources, and evaluation tools in order to improve learner achievement and retention. It is an interdisciplinary field that draws on education, cognitive psychology, computer science, and design principles to create effective learning experiences. Instructional designers may work in various settings such as kindergarten education, higher education, corporate training, or government organizations, where they collaborate with subject matter experts, educators, and other stakeholders to develop instructional materials that align with learners' needs, goals, and contexts. They employ a variety of strategies, models, and technologies to design engaging and interactive learning experiences that promote critical thinking, problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills. Instructional designers also consider factors such as accessibility, usability, cultural relevance, and ethical implications when designing instructional materials. Overall, instructional design aims to enhance learners' motivation, engagement, and performance by creating meaningful and relevant learning experiences that foster lifelong learning and knowledge transfer.
External Links
- [InstructionalDesign.org] Home - InstructionalDesign.org
- [instructionaltechnologycareers.com] Instructional Technology Careers focuses on helping Instructional Designer and other eLearning professionals find their next career at a college or university. Instructional technology professionals are specialized in elearning, web-based training, mobile learning, interactive multimedia in education and training, learning management systems (LMS), instructional systems design (ISD), and performance support systems. Instructional Technology Careers
- [LearningDesign.org] Instructional Design & Online Learning Vocational School
- [Tarre.co] Mariano Tarre | Instructional Design
- [gti7.com] Wayne Davies. Instructional Design Portfolio
- [4cid.org] 4C/ID Home - Four-Component Instructional Design