This book examines instructional design basics like learning theories and the different mediums available for instructional activities, but it goes beyond basics to explore advanced topics like needs and learner analysis, prototyping, and critique. It covers practical considerations like what skills hiring managers look for in instructional designers and how to work with stakeholders, teams,andAgile processes.The book addresses these topics through the lenses ofDesign Thinking and User Experience Design, which is new and relevant.The book relies mainly on text but includes YouTube videos as well. The book operates a bit like an encyclopedia for instructional design (rather than a leisurely read) with 8 parts subdivided by 37 chapters. These chapters don’t exhaust each subject but rather provide an introduction.
Type of Material:
Open (Access) Textbook
Recommended Uses:
The material can be used: In class, for assignments, group and individual activities, and lectures.
It can also be used for professional development training.
Technical Requirements:
Used Chrome (checked with other browsers and the material is available for access through all)
Identify Major Learning Goals:
From this material, students will learn to:
Analyze and discuss the principles and concepts in instructional design
Apply instructional design principles in creating effective lesson plans and courses
Create instructional design projects guided by systematic and effective processes
Target Student Population:
Graduate School, introductory Instructional Design/Learning Design students
Prerequisite Knowledge or Skills:
None
Content Quality
Rating:
Strengths:
The book is remarkable in its scope.
Potential Effectiveness as a Teaching Tool
Rating:
Strengths:
The access options (listening, printing or reading directly from the Web page) for each chapter is an outstanding feature of the material. Students may appreciate that they can listen on the go, or print and read at their convenience.
Concerns:
This is a long and thorough book, perhaps best stretched over the course of a semester or used only in part.
Ease of Use for Both Students and Faculty
Rating:
Strengths:
The language is clear and easy to read. YouTube videos add a nice visual element, breaking up the text.
Concerns:
None
Creative Commons:
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