Trends and Issues in Instructional Design and Technology

by John V. Dempsey Robert A. Reiser, John V. Dempsey

Winner of 2006 AECT Award. Trends and Issues in Instructional Design and Technology is intended to provide readers with a clear picture of the field of instructional design and technology, the trends and issues that have affected it in the past and present, and those trends and issues likely to affect it in the future. Professionals in the field need to be able to do more than just perform the skills associated with IDT. They need to be able to clearly describe the nature of the field, be familiar with the field's history and its current status, and be able to describe recent trends and issues that are having, or are likely to have, an impact on the field. The purpose of this book is to help readers attain these goals.

Genres: Education, Teaching, Nonfiction, Design, Grad School, Reference

Paperback

First published March 14, 2011

Reviews

[Will Mosher]

Good overview of the IDT field. Less a textbook with chapters and more a series of related and topical journal articles.

[Randy Matusky · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great resource for anyone interested in instructional design and learning how to develop, deliver and evaluate e-learning content.

[Michael · Rating 3 out of 5]

So powerful. I cried at the end.

[Devrim Ozdemir · Rating 5 out of 5]

It is a major textbook that every instructional design and technology professional should read.

[Linda · Rating 3 out of 5]

The book provides a good understanding of the history of Instructional Design and most of the current trends in instructional design. Section VII (Chapters 26-28) contain solid advice for those entering, or thinking of entering, the IDT field. The reference sections of each chapter are a good source for further independent research.

[cassie · Rating 2 out of 5]

I would have given three stars, but chapter 14 (which I had to present to my class) was brutal. So I'm retaliating with a lower rating score.

[Enzo Silva · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great review of trends, theories and the history of Instructional Design and Technology as a field.

[Michael Sturgeon · Rating 4 out of 5]

read this book more than once. For that matter, I read two editions.

[Sarah · Rating 4 out of 5]

Fantastic...for a text book. :D