Trends and Issues in Instructional Design and Technology

by Robert A. Reiser (editor), Alison A. Carr-Chellman (editor), John V. Dempsey (editor)

For courses in Instructional Design, Instructional Technology, or Computer-Based Instructional Design. Immerses students in the field and provides a strong foundation for future careers.
In order to be successful in their field, professionals must go beyond performing the skills associated with Instructional Design and Technology (IDT); they must recognize current and future trends likely to impact the field and envision how to employ them. Trends and Issues in Instructional Design and Technology, Fourth Edition helps students and future practitioners attain these goals. It defines the IDT field, the historical events that have resulted in current-day areas of focus, and the theories of learning and instruction upon which practices are based. Emerging technologies, strategies to improve teaching and learning environments, and current practices in a wide variety of settings are among the many topics discussed in depth. Previous editions of this acclaimed text won numerous awards from the Association for Educational Communications and Technology and the International Society for Performance Improvement.

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

646 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