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 →