As I reflect on my experiences in Design of Performance and Instructional Systems, I am intrigued by the field of instructional design and technology and the number of disciplines that are encompassed within. I am not sure why this had not occurred to me before, but I came upon this realization from one of the […]
I have enjoyed our readings and class learning so far. In reflecting on what we have learned in LT7100 a month in, a few areas really stick with me. I have gotten a lot out of learning the history and evolution of the Instructional Design and Technology field. Also, the Training Need or Not activity […]
I’ve developed a deeper understanding of the history and foundations of the instructional design and technology (IDT) process, what it means to be part of an instructional design organization and how to become an instructional designer. What stands out most so far are the concepts around creating parallels between the history of the field and major world events, details on what’s […]
The readings for this course have allowed me to gain a greater understanding of the overall field, as well as allowed me to dive deeper into essential components of the field. Below, I highlight some of my key takeaways that I have learned over the weeks related to the instructional design process, defining objectives, and […]
One of the first articles we read this semester described the proper way to become an instructional technologist. The author discussed several different career paths that could potentially lead an individual to becoming an instructional technologist. The descriptions provided an example and understanding that there is not one certain or specific process one must take […]
At the start of the semester, we had to provide an introductory statement about ourselves our classes. In one particular response, a question was asked, “How is Instructional Design and Technology will be of use to a Minister of Music?” When I inform people that I am in graduate school, and I tell them my […]
As I have read through the textbooks and participated in case studies, I have learned that instructional design is not necessarily a straightforward process. It requires a good base knowledge of the different models, tools, and phases to be successful. I was surprised to learn of how many different models an instructional designer could use […]
R “Who is B.C. and what does he do?” This intriguing question has followed me several years and fueled my curiosity and encouragement to apply for admissions into the Masters of Instructional Design and Technology program at Georgia State University. I am confident that my past experiences and formal education are totally aligned with […]
Reflection Paper This class is interesting to me. From trying to understand the functions of instructional learning to learning how to apply it to my everyday life/profession. I have always been of the mindset that no matter what I am learning, make an effort to apply it to my daily life and other areas of […]
This class, along with 8150 (Project Management) is my introduction to the Instructional Design program at GSU and to the field itself. Dr. Richardson’s iCollege section is very well-organized and I have enjoyed the modular nature of our readings, how they form a cohesive unit, supporting each other and the textbooks. This format, with class […]