Emphasis is placed on analyzing the learner and the learning environment to provide the best technology or intervention for the situation. Interventions could include modifying organizational communications structures, changing classroom design, or even improving the presentation skills of the instructor. Unlike the traditional approach to writing textbooks or producing media, instructional design is an iterative process of collecting data about the learner, the learning environment, and the instruction, then, developing and revising instruction based on the results. My doctorate is in Instructional Systems Design. Organization and communication of knowledge In Educational Technology, my credibility as a teacher rests on whether I am a good role model as a technology developer and user.
Instructional design is based on good organization, communication, and evaluation.
I use these principles to develop clear objectives, schedules, assignments, and evaluation tools for each course so that students know what to expect from the very first day. Yet, I try to maintain flexibility to accommodate student needs and interests. To emphasize and clarify ideas, I provide numerous examples for students to study and critique. I generally try to include all three in each lesson. First, as I present the content, I elicit questions and responses to help students build on their own knowledge.