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instructional design (n):

The process by which instruction is improved through the analysis of learning needs and systematic development of learning materials. Instructional designers often use technology and multimedia as tools to enhance instruction.

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blended learningDon't Make Me Think is a practical guide to usability testing from Steve Krug. This is a perfect book for anyone who wants to improve user interface design and conduct usability testing on a limited budget.

 

ID trendsTrends & Issues in Instructional Design and Technology is Written by the leading figures in the field, this book clearly defines and describes the rapidly converging fields of instructional design, instructional technology, and performance technology.

 

blended learningThe Handbook of Blended Learning is the most thorough book on blended learning on the market. Bonk and Graham compile successful blended practices dealing with innovative methods in a broad range of educational and training contexts through.

 

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This site is designed to provide information about instructional design principles and how they relate to teaching and learning. Instructional design, also know as instructional systems design, is the analysis of
learning needs and systematic development of instruction. Instructional designers often use instructional technology or educational technology as tools for developing instruction. Instructional design models typically specify a method, that if followed will facilitate the transfer of knowledge, skills and attitude to the recipient or acquirer of the instruction. Obviously paying attention to "best practices", and innovative teaching methods will make any instructional design model more effective.

There must be contrast in order to have information (if a page is all white, no black ink, there is no contrast and therefore no information)

Many instructional designers, in an attempt to make content simple, take out information. Unfortunately, this leaves learners wondering, "Why the heck am I learning this?”  The solution isn’t to take away content, but to present it an a simpler way. This is the art of good instructional design. When deciding what to leave out, it is essential to consider what content, when removed, will not harm the backbone of the learning.

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