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Peer Review

Connecting the Dots: Improving Student Outcomes and Experiences with Exceptional Instructional Design

Reviewed:

Dec 17, 2025 by Faculty Development
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Ratings

Overall Rating: 4.5 stars
Content Quality: 4.8 stars
Effectiveness: 4.2 stars
Ease of Use: 4.8 stars
Overview:

This book is a collection of stories about the importance of instructional design as it relates to the creation of quality learning experiences in the support of all learners.

Type of Material:

Connection to the internet with an updated web browser. Chrome was used.

Recommended Uses:

Ideal for professional learning sessions focused on emerging technologies in education. May also be used for discussions among professionals about AI and development.

Technical Requirements:

None

Identify Major Learning Goals:

  • The student will learn the principles of effective instructional design
  • The student will understand how quality instructional design benefits the learning experience
  • The student will identify six fundamental approaches to instructional design and the aspects of decision making
  • The student will identify how quality instructional design can be achieved
Target Student Population:

Graduate School, Professional

Prerequisite Knowledge or Skills:

Users may benefit from being familiar with common digital tools used in teaching and learning environments (e.g., LMS platforms, video conferencing tools).

Content Quality

Rating:
Strengths:

The resource provides comprehensive information, has good organization and includes specific examples.

Concerns:

Outside sources are outdated. APA formatting of in text citations for three or more authors needs correcting.

Potential Effectiveness as a Teaching Tool

Rating:
Strengths:

This is a comprehensive resource and provides an extensive view of instructional design. 

Concerns:

Use of dropped quotes disrupts the flow of writing

The use of semi colons is not recommended at the end of bullet points

Ease of Use for Both Students and Faculty

Rating:
Strengths:

 

  • The content has a clear layout and easy navigation, which makes it easy to follow.
  • It's web-based format ensures accessibility without specialized software.

 

Concerns:

There is limited guidance or scaffolding for users who may be unfamiliar with AI concepts. This may reduce usability for novice faculty

Other Issues and Comments:

N/A

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