The Importance of Evaluation

The rationale behind this particular discussion post is analogous to preparing a defendant for trial. The law states that every individual is innocent until proven guilty; however, year after year many innocent people go to jail for crimes they did not commit simply because they were unable to “defend” themselves under interrogation. This week, we … Continue reading →

Creativity in Industrial Design

While ADDIE and other ID models provide a systematic approach for any instructional designer, critics of ID models contend that they are too prescriptive. Consider the following: What are the benefits of following the process outlined by ADDIE or any other ID model? Does following a model allow the instructional designer to exercise creativity and … Continue reading →

Reflecting on Your Role in Instructional Design

Introduction It is refreshing to participate in a program intent on utilizing the tools being taught to the students.  For instance, each of the courses in the Instructional Design program culminates in a final reflection paper allowing the learner yet another opportunity to engage in transformative learning described by Mezirow as constructivist in nature, wherein … Continue reading →

Analysis: Explaining the Role of an Instructional Designer

scenario: An ID working for a copy machines manufacture has identified a major problem in the way field service technicians repair broken copiers. To help with the project, the most respected design engineer in the company has been assigned to serve as the subject matter expert. During the first meeting the ID briefly explains the … Continue reading →

Describe the field of instructional design

On the website “eLearnspace” http://www.elearnspace.org/Articles/InstructionalDesign.htm Siemens provides a list of various instructional design definitions, but my favorites are: • “Instructional Design is the systematic development of instructional specifications using learning and instructional theory to ensure the quality of instruction. It is the entire process of analysis of learning needs and goals and the development of … Continue reading →