Trends and Issues in Instructional Design and Technology

by Robert A. Reiser, John V. Dempsey

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. The book discusses the trends and issues that have affected the field in the past and present, and those trends and issues likely to affect it in the future. It includes writings from Walter Dick, Marcy Driscoll, Don Ely, Kent Gustafson, David Hawkridge, Mike Hannafin, John Keller, David Jonassen, David Merrill, Charlie Reigeluth, Rita Richey, Allison Rossett, Bob Reiser, and Jack Dempsey.

Genres: Education, Teaching, Nonfiction, Design, Grad School, Reference

432 pages, Paperback

First published March 14, 2011

Reviews

[Will Mosher]

Good overview of the IDT field. Less a textbook with chapters and more a series of related and topical journal articles.

[Randy Matusky · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great resource for anyone interested in instructional design and learning how to develop, deliver and evaluate e-learning content.

[Michael · Rating 3 out of 5]

So powerful. I cried at the end.

[Devrim Ozdemir · Rating 5 out of 5]

It is a major textbook that every instructional design and technology professional should read.

[Linda · Rating 3 out of 5]

The book provides a good understanding of the history of Instructional Design and most of the current trends in instructional design. Section VII (Chapters 26-28) contain solid advice for those entering, or thinking of entering, the IDT field. The reference sections of each chapter are a good source for further independent research.

[cassie · Rating 2 out of 5]

I would have given three stars, but chapter 14 (which I had to present to my class) was brutal. So I'm retaliating with a lower rating score.

[Enzo Silva · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great review of trends, theories and the history of Instructional Design and Technology as a field.

[Michael Sturgeon · Rating 4 out of 5]

read this book more than once. For that matter, I read two editions.

[Sarah · Rating 4 out of 5]

Fantastic...for a text book. :D