Posts Tagged instructional design
Comparision of Instructional Design Models Slideshow
Posted by Robert Bacal in Training Tools & Techniques, adult education, instructional design on March 8, 2010
If you are looking for a fairly good overview of the major approaches to Instructional Design, check out this slideshow on the topic. It includes a nice chart referencing, classroom, product and systems approaches to the design of instruction. Ideal for teachers, designers and trainers, since any person involved in helping others learn should understand [...]
Instructional Strategies (Summaries Great For Stimulating Your Thinking)
Posted by Robert Bacal in Icebreakers-Free, Training For Trainers, Training Tools & Techniques, adult education on February 19, 2010
Most trainers and educators are somewhat limited in terms of the training and instructional approaches or methods they use. That’s understandable given the huge realm of possibilities for helping others learn. Here’s a list of instructional strategies that can be used in your instructional design and training delivery. Above all a great list for helping [...]
Knowledge Management in Instructional Design. ERIC Digest.
Posted by Robert Bacal in Learning Theory To Practice, Research, Training & Technology, Training Tools & Techniques, Training Wisdom or Training Foolishness, adult education on August 25, 2009
Knowledge Management in Instructional Design. ERIC Digest.
Instructional designers engage in activities related to the planning and implementation of instructional and performance support solutions. Available tools and technologies influence the way in which instructional designers accomplish their tasks. Knowledge management represents a technology that is [...]
Do You Believe Learning By Doing is a Superior Learning Method? Is Your Hamster Smarter Than You?
Posted by Robert Bacal in Advice For Trainers, Learning Theory To Practice, Training For Trainers, Training Wisdom or Training Foolishness on July 12, 2009
If you believe learning by doing is a superior method of learning, and training, certainly better than old boring lectures, reading, etc, you’re in good (well, maybe not good) company. Many educators and trainers believe the same — that “real” learning can only occur if learners are demonstrably active. That is, you can see them [...]

