Technowrites Pvt. Ltd.1 What is Instructional Design Makarand Pandit

Technowrites Pvt. Ltd.2 What we plan to do today n Definitions n Roles of an Instructional Designer n Human memory Model n Noted Contributors to ID n Principles from Cognitive, Behavioral and Motivational Theories

Technowrites Pvt. Ltd.3 What is training? Imparting knowledge and developing skills through – Instructions – Experimentation – Experiences

Technowrites Pvt. Ltd.4 Quality of training depends on n Trainer n Trainee n Instructions n Experimentation n Experiences Media

Technowrites Pvt. Ltd.5 Traditional Training Approach Trainees Trainer

Technowrites Pvt. Ltd.6 New Training Approach Resources Trainee Trainer Reference Material Audio Video Interactions Job Aids Group Exercises / Drills Quiz Simulations

Technowrites Pvt. Ltd.7 Instructional Design - Definition 1 n “Instructional Design is a systematic approach to the production of instructional units or courseware for specific user groups. Instructional design is a process whereby the student interacts with the course materials and behaviour change occurs” - Maggs, et al

Technowrites Pvt. Ltd.8 Instructional Design - Definition 2 n “A self correcting systems approach that seeks to apply scientifically derived principles to the planning, design, creation, implementation, and evaluation of effective and efficient instruction.” - Shrock

Technowrites Pvt. Ltd.9 Instructional Design - Definition 3 n “Instructional Design simply defined means using a systematic process to understand a human performance problem, figuring out what to do about it and then doing something about it.” - McArdle

Technowrites Pvt. Ltd.10 What else? n The field is variously called: – Instructional Development – Instructional Technology – Instructional Design – Educational Technology –...

Technowrites Pvt. Ltd.11 Roles of Instructional Designer n Student n Coordinator (ID Development) n Critic n Guide n Not Subject Matter Expert

Technowrites Pvt. Ltd.12 Interesting Example n Instructional Designer is the Architect of the training material n ID lays down the design to be followed by others

Technowrites Pvt. Ltd.13 A Good Instructional Designer has n Training Skills n Writing Skills n Interpersonal Skills n Visualizing Skills n Logical Linking Ability n Student’s Approach n Experience (must)!

Technowrites Pvt. Ltd.14 When did your learning start? n From the birth… and it will continue for ever n So learning theories try to analyze Children’s Development

Technowrites Pvt. Ltd.15 Model of Human Memory System Sensory Register Working (Short Term) Memory Long Term Memory Input Attention Lost Meaningful Learning, Rehearsal

Technowrites Pvt. Ltd.16 Personal Learning Styles n Converger (Theorist) n Diverger (Pragmatist) n Assimilator (Reflector) n Accomodator (Activist)

Technowrites Pvt. Ltd.17 Converger (Theorist) Habits: n Solution Oriented Person n Problem Solver n Decision Maker n Responds to Problems and Questions n Wants to be intellectually stretched Preferred Learning Modes: n Structured Learning n Relationship Building

Technowrites Pvt. Ltd.18 Diverger (Pragmatist) Habits: n Generates wide range of ideas n Views situations from different points of view n Tendency is more towards observing than taking action Preferred Learning Modes: n Discussions, Brainstorming n Demonstrations n Action Planning

Technowrites Pvt. Ltd.19 Assimilator (Reflector) Habits: n Absorbs considerable information n Synthesizes information into concise form n Interested in abstract ideas and concepts n Emphasizes theory that is logically sound than practically sound Preferred Learning Modes: n Journals, Case Studies n Individual Problem Solving n Self-paced & Self-directed Learning

Technowrites Pvt. Ltd.20 Accomodator (Activist) Habits: n Does not prefer Logical Analysis n Gathers information from people more than technical analysis n Intuitive and Trial & Error Learner n Likes variety, action and challenge, presentations Preferred Learning Modes: n Role Plays, Simulations, Games n Adventure Learning

Technowrites Pvt. Ltd.21 Guidelines for Instructional Designer n Use a combination of Instructor and Self Learning n Develop courses for all types of learners n Choose personal learning style if possible n Evaluate quality of training based on personal learning styles considered n Have room for leaner to respond n Provide variety of learning strategies n For Technical Courses use more of Reflective Exercises n Design instructions to meet performance or task requirements

Technowrites Pvt. Ltd.22 Guidelines for Instructional Designer n Avoid designs on basis on occupational sub-grouping n Do not over-use your own personal learning style n Do not ignore personal dislikes arising from extreme preferences of personal learning style

Technowrites Pvt. Ltd.23 ID Theories n Cognitive Theories n Bahavioural Theories n Motivational Theories

Technowrites Pvt. Ltd.24 Contributors n Gagne n Skinner n Vyagotsky n Piagiet n Bruner n Merill n Bloom n Mager

Technowrites Pvt. Ltd.25 CBT Structure n Objectives n Topic n Hint n Example n Steps n Practice n Questions n Summary

Technowrites Pvt. Ltd.26 WBT Structure n Series n Course n Lesson n Levels of learning (Affective) n Topic n Levels of learning (Cognitive) n Instructional Mode (Overview, Explain, n Show, Practice, Summary) n Instructional Strategy (Expository, n Exploratory, Build, Dialogue, n Questions and answers, Case study) n Template

Technowrites Pvt. Ltd.27 Summary n Definitions n Roles of an Instructional Designer n Noted Contributors to ID n Implications of Learning Styles in Training Design n Principles from Cognitive, Behavioural and Motivational Theories

Technowrites Pvt. Ltd.28 Reference Books n Computer Based Instruction: Methods and Development Allessi, S.M. & Trollip, S.R. n Designing and Writing Online Documentation Horton, William n Instructional Design - A systems approach Maggs, Alex, et al n Instructional Technology, Past, Present and Future Anglin, Gary G. (Ed.) n Integrating Educational Technology into Teaching, Roblyer, M.D., et al n The Systematic Design of Instruction Dick, Walter and Carey, Lou