Instructional Design is a Service
As instructional designers, we do not necessarily think of ourselves as service professionals, but maybe we should. In the field of education overall, we encourage teachers to move away from seeing themselves as presenters of knowledge and toward being facilitators of learning. In the same way, we must move away from seeing ourselves as experts on […]
What is Instructional Design?
When I mention that I’m an instructional designer, I often receive quizzical looks as if I’ve just revealed I’m from a distant planet. Despite its roots dating back to the 1950s, the profession remains largely unfamiliar to the general public. Yet, the role and significance of instructional design are profound, and it’s time to shed […]