As an instructional designer, it is prudent to have a methodology in place to design effective instruction. Recently, I reviewed several design resources which have helped to shape the methodology that I employ as a designer: Leaving ADDIE for SAM: An Agile Model for Developing the Best Learning Experiences by Michael Allen Principles of Instructional… Read More
Instructional Design
Architectural Design, City Planning, and Instructional Design Connections
As an instructional designer, it is only necessary and proper that one reads about andragogy, multiple intelligence theory, and instructional strategies for engaging different learning styles. It is also incumbent upon an instructional designer to become skilled at writing course goals and objectives, presenting course content, and facilitating the learning process. While knowledge and application… Read More
A Recipe for Effective and Engaging Instruction
Growing up in an Italian American family, one of the things that I learned from my forbears was how to prepare a pasta sauce. To cook a good sauce, there are some fundamental ingredients that one must incorporate in order to make it appetizing: olive oil, garlic, tomatoes, basil, oregano, salt, and pepper. There is,… Read More