Theoretical models of learning are well-defined, research-based, tested and widely accepted by the scientific community (Kop & Hill, 2008). Instructional design models help make the theories tangible and enable putting them into practice by providing frameworks instructional designers can follow (Instructional Design Central, LLC, n.d.).  I think all too often, instructional designers and their clients brush […]

My peer gave me encouragement and validation that my instructional design for a 16-week fully online First Year Experience course was going great. She said she enjoyed reading it and made personal comments about how she wished she had experienced this type of course when she first started college. I like that she shared her […]

I’ve recently read three articles that help me think about the beginning stages of instructional design. I am preparing a 16-week fully online course for first year in college students. I want to make sure that my instructional design will meet the students’ learning needs and meet the goals established by our college. The analysis […]