Written by the leading figures in the field, this book clearly defines and describes the rapidly converging fields of instructional design, instructional technology, and performance technology. The book discusses the trends and issues that have affected the field in the past and present, and those trends and issues likely to affect it in the future. It includes writings from Walter Dick, Marcy Driscoll, Don Ely, Kent Gustafson, David Hawkridge, Mike Hannafin, John Keller, David Jonassen, David Merrill, Charlie Reigeluth, Rita Richey, Allison Rossett, Bob Reiser, and Jack Dempsey.
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Trends and Issues in Instructional Design and Technology, Third Edition, provides readers with a clear picture of the field of instructional design and technology (IDT), 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. This award-winning text will prepare its readers to master the skills associated with IDT, clearly describe the nature of the field, familiarize themselves with the field's history and its current status, and describe recent trends and issues impacting the field. Written by the leading figures in the field, it includes writings from Elizabeth Boling, Richard Clark, Ruth Clark, Walter Dick, Marcy Driscoll, Michael Hannafin, John Keller, James Klein, David Jonassen, Richard Mayer, David Merrill, Charles Reigeluth, Marc Rosenberg, Allison Rossett, Sharon Smaldino, Harold Stolovitch, Brent Wilson, Robert Reiser, John Dempsey, and many others.
New to this edition:
- 18 new chapters, each of which focuses on an important recent trend or issue in the instructional design and technology field.
- An updated view of such topics as whole task approaches to instructional design, motivational design, models of evaluation, performance support and informal learning.
- Section 9: Current Issues in Instructional Design and Technology is entirely new with 4 new chapters addressing hot issues in IDT including ethics, diversity, accountability, the nature of the design process, and the appropriate amount of learner guidance that should be built into instruction.
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Five chapters focusing on IDT in various settings introduce students to the wide variety of job opportunities available to IDT professionals.
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A stronger emphasis and new research on how to design, deliver, and evaluate online instruction, with field-tested techniques for instructional design of online learning.
- Four new and two revised chapters provide coverage of technologies that are changing the nature of the IDT field, including advances in such areas as e-learning, social networking, game-based learning, and virtual worlds.
Previous editions of this textbook have received outstanding book awards from the Association for Educational Communications and Technology (AECT), the AECT Division of Design and Development, and the International Society for Performance Improvement (ISPI).
--This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.About the Author
John V. Dempsey is Professor and Chair of the Department of Behavioral Studies and Educational Technology and Director of the Online Learning Lab at the University of South Alabama. He has taught a Trends and Issues course for ten years. Dr. Dempsey has written numerous journal articles and chapters and coedited a book entitled Interactive Instruction and Feedback. A practicing instructional designer, he most recently completed an educational web site for the national weather service (NOAA) and is developing a series of educational CD-ROMs involving environmental education topics. Increasingly, his academic and professional interests focus on technology-based learning environments, but they are prone to drift hither and yon.
Robert A. Reiser is Professor in the Instructional Systems program at Florida State University. He joined the Florida State faculty in 1976, after getting his doctorate in educational technology from Arizona State University in 1975. He has written two books and more than forty journal articles on instructional design and technology. In recent years, his research interests have focused on techniques for evaluating educational software and examining and improving the planning practices of teachers. Dr. Reiser is currently the principal investigator on a Knight Foundation project designed to promote the use of technology as an integral part of instruction practices in middle schools. In 2000, he was the sole recipient of the University Distinguished Teacher Award, the highest teaching award at Florida State University.
--This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
The flow of this text represents a good reflection of the design process as it has adapted from historical development to modern occurrences and issues. The beginning discusses the complexities of actually naming and defining instructional design and technology. The author then moves to the history of design theories and theorists along with design models, giving the reader a good foundation for the rest of the text. The book then moves to current theories, designs, and methods used for designing management teams. Multiple settings for utilizing instructional design and technology are discussed with implications and complications occurring within these different facets. The author finishes the text by discussing what the future may bring for the field and the reforms necessary to keep up with current trends and issues.
Upon reading multiple research articles citing this text as a reference, I decided to read it myself. While currently a doctoral candidate in Instructional Technology this was an extremely helpful textbook. I would highly recommend it for those studying in the field and for those who are just curious about the design process. Reiser and Dempsey have an extraordinary way of writing not as a boring text but more as a story. The chapters are short, much like a James Patterson novel, so for people like myself with a short attention span it worked well. Now don't get me wrong, it is still a textbook with a conceptual structure providing information without suspense. I am merely stating it didn't put me to sleep. I could easily read a couple of chapters, put it down, and pick it up another time. It was probably one of the first textbooks I have read from cover to cover.
The chapter on the history of instructional design is extremely informing. It is interesting to find most early design models originated from military intelligence operations. This coincides with most advanced technologies so it really ties in with technological designs. I work in education so the chapter on motivation (chapter 6), and of course, instructional design and technology in schools (chapter 18) was of great interest. The motivational chapter was informative, but if you studied any amount of psychology the concepts are relatively similar. The book extends motivational theories, but I would really like to know what motivational interventions have been effective.
In addition, there is controversy regarding whether education is really keeping up with the changing attitudes and behaviors of our children regarding technology. The authors' seemed to sway towards an overhaul of the educational system to utilize more constructivism, problem based learning and move toward an educational systems design. Although, education seems to be getting less attention politically than needed for a revamp of the current structure.
Again, I enjoyed this book and recommend it to anyone needing further information on instructional design methods and theories. I actually borrowed the book first from the library before realizing I would need it for my current research. I ended up buying the text afterwards.
Upon reading multiple research articles citing this text as a reference, I decided to read it myself. While currently a doctoral candidate in Instructional Technology this was an extremely helpful textbook. I would highly recommend it for those studying in the field and for those who are just curious about the design process. Reiser and Dempsey have an extraordinary way of writing not as a boring text but more as a story. The chapters are short, much like a James Patterson novel, so for people like myself with a short attention span it worked well. Now don't get me wrong, it is still a textbook with a conceptual structure providing information without suspense. I am merely stating it didn't put me to sleep. I could easily read a couple of chapters, put it down, and pick it up another time. It was probably one of the first textbooks I have read from cover to cover.
The chapter on the history of instructional design is extremely informing. It is interesting to find most early design models originated from military intelligence operations. This coincides with most advanced technologies so it really ties in with technological designs. I work in education so the chapter on motivation (chapter 6), and of course, instructional design and technology in schools (chapter 18) was of great interest. The motivational chapter was informative, but if you studied any amount of psychology the concepts are relatively similar. The book extends motivational theories, but I would really like to know what motivational interventions have been effective.
In addition, there is controversy regarding whether education is really keeping up with the changing attitudes and behaviors of our children regarding technology. The authors' seemed to sway towards an overhaul of the educational system to utilize more constructivism, problem based learning and move toward an educational systems design. Although, education seems to be getting less attention politically than needed for a revamp of the current structure.
Again, I enjoyed this book and recommend it to anyone needing further information on instructional design methods and theories. I actually borrowed the book first from the library before realizing I would need it for my current research. I ended up buying the text afterwards.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
By Larry
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
This book is excellent for the pedestrian who would like to understand exactly what Instructional Technology and Design really is. It's an easy read, helpful to those wanting an introduction to the field, and includes pragmatic essays from active members in the community. After reading it, you'll want to explore some of the topics covered in greater depth. The book lets you understand what those topics actually are- it's a great first step in your study of the field.
If you are considering a degree in this area, this book will help your decision process quite a bit.
If you are considering a degree in this area, this book will help your decision process quite a bit.
By L. K. Larson
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
I like the layout of the book and the fact that it is easy to read. I'll keep it when school is done.
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This book is for a college course, so far it has some very interesting examples. For instance it provides an excellent history of when instructional design technology began.
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Another boring textbook
It's like nearly every textbook I've had to purchase - boring - puts me to sleep trying to read it - costs WAY too much - at least the chapters are short.
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This is a horribly hard book to labor through in my opinion. It was required for a graduate level class in my M.S. Read more
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This book has a lot of great information.... but it also has a lot of unnecessary information. I could name at least 5 chapters that I didn't find necessary at all. Read more
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My go-to reference book
This was one of my textbooks in graduate school, and now that I'm a working professional in ID, it's the first thing I turn to when I need to refer to a topic or brush up. Read more
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I LIKE THE TEXT BUT THE INDEX IS QUITE CONFUSING.IT HAS SOME INTERESTING REFERENCES AND TIES THEM INTO FUTURE DESIGN & TECHNOLOGY.
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Excellent foundational text!
I really liked how different experts and authors contributed to each chapter. It kept the book modular (content-wise) and it was refreshing to read so many different topics and... Read more
Published 17 months ago by shawn
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Educational Material
It is very good, to bad my school isn't really using it. The limit of words is stupid. What a joke reviews are when they aren't accepted unless they are a certain length.
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