A First Set of Principles I have presented a rough sketch to support a set of five basic principles to consider as a foundation for a philosophy of instruction. Whether or not such principles are useful for the design of instruction or have any observable impact on learning outcomes is perhaps worth some discussion. I do not know if such principles are useful but I do believe that some first principles are worth discussing. The instructional design research community has been through a period of unnecessarily divisive debate. We have seen new technologies emerge and a great deal of enthusiasm for the potential of learning technology.
Many exemplary projects exist to illustrate what is possible.
However, there is too little research being done to establish links between instructional design and learning outcomes. Studies to replicate previous research are quite rare. In my opinion, the instructional technology research community is in jeopardy of losing its scientific underpinnings. The integration of instructional systems design models and constructivistic design principles. Integrative goals for instructional design.