Instructional Design Process

Overview of process, key decisions made, and changes made along the way Instructional design refers to a systematic process of creating instructional experiences that make acquisition of particular knowledge and skill more efficient and appealing. Ideally, the instructional projects are informed by the process of learning and tested theories of learning. Often, the outcomes of instructional projects are scientifically measurable or directly observable. In some cases, the results are hidden, and thus, can only be assumed.

Instructional design is considered as one of the most critical parts of knowledge transfer. However, the overall process of implementing instructional design is deemed to be the most crucial part of the discipline and involves

Using the content provided, I was able to come up with interactive elements that were aligned with the objectives. This was crucial and it affected the project positively since it allowed the project to provide avenues for active participation based on transferred knowledge.

The three challenges and how I overcome them

Instructional design is a multidimensional task that requires a balancing of different roles that includes choosing the right model for instructional design, managing key issues, and crafting the art to be used in communication. Moreover, the developer roles comprise of dealing with people, resolving problems, consistent learning, overcoming mistakes, and staying current with technology. Often, these integrated roles pose challenges to instruction designers. Balancing instructional design theory and practical activities pose some challenges in the process of implementing an e-learning project. In some cases, not everything works out accordingly or as expected. Time constraints and a limited supply of resources are some of the common challenges that confront instructional designer. I was not exceptional, since during the process, I came across three main challenges. However, I was able to overcome them by relying on available resources and collaborating with content

Feedback provides learners with information regarding their response and can be positive, neutral, or negative. Reinforcement influences the tendency to make a specific response. Information processing theories emphasize on the importance of feedback in learning because knowledge of results is fundamental to correcting mistakes and developing new innovative plans.

Feedback from the target audience allows developers to learn how to receive constructive feedback that aid in the improvement of designs of courses. Besides, they help designers to find out more on the design. The learner’s feedback is important in evaluating course materials, design, and layout that play a crucial role in ensuring that the original intention of the project is achieved.

Further, learner’s feedback has proven to be essential in ensuring that learners are not hindered by systems that are laborious to navigate. Learning styles of various students can be inferred from feedback insights and thus, ensure the materials can be understood by the targeted audience. Currently, different technology platforms can be used to communicate. Using the students’ feedback, a developer can explore innovative platforms that will deliver the message in such a way that it can be supported by available technology