Instructional Design Models and Theories

What is Instructional Design?

In the article 'Instructional Design Models and Theories' Dr. Serhat Kurt lists the following key points on Instructional Design:

1. Instructional design is learner-centered: Learner and his/her performance are the focal points.
2. Instructional design is goal-oriented: Well-defined goals are essential.
3. Instructional design focuses on real-world performance. Help learners perform the behaviors that will be expected of them in the real world.
4. Instructional design focuses on outcomes that can be measured in a reliable and valid way. Creating valid and reliable measurement instruments is essential.
5. Instructional design is empirical. Data are the heart of the process.
6. Instructional design typically is a team effort. This process usually involves teamwork.

Source: https://educationaltechnology.net/instructional-design-models-and-theories/ Article posted on December 9, 2015 Updated onFebruary 17, 2021

ASSURE

Another article by the same author:

ASSURE: Instructional Design Model

ASSURE is an acronym for an Instructional Design model.

A – Analyse Learners
S – State Standards and Objectives
S – Select Strategies, Technology, Media, and Materials
U – Utilise Technology, Media, and Materials
R – Require Learner Participation
E – Evaluate and Revise

Apropos of nothing in particular - some ghosts I drew in 2018