Course Description

Reviews practical and pedagogical issues related to design and development of technological instruction. Emphasizes investigating instructional design as a field and community of practice, and reviewing core learning theory constructs applicable to design of instructional technology. This course addresses adult learning theories related to the field of instructional technology and its applicability to the design of instruction and training.

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Professional Standards

The following standards from the International Board of Standards for Training, Performance and Instruction (IBSTPI) were covered in this course:

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• Professional Foundations

  • 1. Communicate effectively in written and oral form

  • 2. Apply current research and theory to the discipline of instructional design

  • 3. Update and improve knowledge, skills and attitudes pertaining to the instructional design process and related fields

  • 4. Apply data collection and analysis skills in instructional design projects

• ​Planning and Analysis

  • 7. Identify and describe target population and environmental characteristics

  • 8. Select and use analysis techniques for determining instructional content

  • 9. Analyze the characteristics of existing and emerging technologies and their potential use

• ​Design and Development

  • 10. Use and instructional design and development process appropriate for a given project

  • 11.Organize instructional programs and/or products to be designed, developed and evaluated

  • 12. Design instructional interventions 17. Evaluate instructional and non-instructional interventions

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For more information on these professional standards please view the IBSTPI Instructional Design Competencies.

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Artifacts and Reflections from Course

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