The document discusses instructional design and the role of instructional designers. It defines instructional design as assessing learning needs and applying suitable learning strategies to meet them. Instructional design ensures learners receive effective instructions by providing the right context and perspective. The role of an instructional designer is to understand learning principles, identify learner needs, develop learning objectives, chunk content appropriately, devise learning strategies, design assessments, and review courses. They work to create learner-centric e-learning that promotes engagement through relevant content and activities.

1. An Overview
INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGN
AND
THE ROLE OF INSTRUCTIONAL
DESIGNERS
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2. • What is instructional design?
• Why apply instructional design to e-learning?
• The role of an instructional designer
• Conclusion
AGENDA
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3. WHAT IS INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGN?
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4. WHAT IS INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGN?
The process of
assessing learning
needs and then
applying the suitable
learning strategy to
meet them
Similar to lesson
planning but more
comprehensive
Creating
instructional
materials
constitutes
instructional
design
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5. WHAT IS INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGN?
Instructional design
manufactures a learning
experience to direct
attention toward what has to
be learned.
Learners focus on the right
things because it provides
the right context and
perspective.
It ensures learners receive
instructions in a form that is
effective and meaningful.
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6. WHY APPLY INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGN TO E-LEARNING?
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7. WHY APPLY INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGN TO E-LEARNING?
In e-learning, the focus
is entirely on the
learner. Learning
material must be
presented efficiently
and provide clear
explanations to
minimize the
intervention of an
instructor.
Focus is on the
process of learning
rather than teaching;
it is important to know
how the learner will
learn,
to design a course that
will cater to the
abilities of the learner.
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8. WHY APPLY INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGN TO E-LEARNING?
Design is important if an
e-learning course has to
achieve its objectives. Good
design is possible if
instructional design (ID)
principles are applied.
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9. WHY APPLY INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGN TO E-LEARNING?
ID principles ensure
the subject matter is
well-organized and
the strategies to
deliver it are well-
thought out and
well-planned.
They ensure suitable
learning technologies
are used to benefit the
learner.
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10. WHY APPLY INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGN TO E-LEARNING?
The application of ID
principles speeds up
e-learning development -
everyone involved in the
process is aware of the
framework for course
development.It promotes the effective
presentation of content and
quality of the
e-learning course;
doubts and ambiguities of
the learner are anticipated
and included.
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11. THE ROLE OF AN INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGNER
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12. THE ROLE OF AN INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGNER
Understands adult
learning principles
Designs the
e-learning course
based on learner
needs
Identifies the need
for the training,
the target audience,
and their level of
understanding
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13. THE ROLE OF AN INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGNER
Identifies learner needs
with SMEs.
Is aware of the end
objective of the e-
learning course. Based
on this, he reviews the
content, identifies gaps
in the content and
works with the SME to
fill them.
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14. THE ROLE OF AN INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGNER
Develops
learning
objectives and
ensures content
matches those
objectives
Consults
stakeholders to
identify the end
goals they hope
to achieve
through the
course
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15. THE ROLE OF AN INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGNER
Content is divided into ‘need to know’ and ‘nice to know’.
Content is chunked according to the structure of the course as
well as the layout of each screen.
Chunking is done based on audio and visual strategies that will be
used in the course.
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16. THE ROLE OF AN INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGNER
Devises instructional
strategies to enhance
learning
Designs
interactivities,
simulations, and
scenarios to keep
learners engaged
and motivated
Brainstorms with the
stakeholders, SMEs,
project managers,
authoring tool
experts, and
technology experts
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17. THE ROLE OF AN INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGNER
Designs the storyboard
Images, music and
audio script of the
course are designed to
enhance the aesthetic
appeal of the course
Develops assessments
Assessments are
designed in tandem
with the learning
objectives and content
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18. THE ROLE OF AN INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGNER
Reviews the course once it is developed.
Checks aspects such as language, clarity, and
consistency of images.
Checks if it has been developed according to the
storyboard.
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19. THE ROLE OF AN INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGNER
Instructional
Designer
Identifies
learner needs
with SMEs
Develops
learning
objectives
Chunks
content
Develops
instructional
strategies
Designs the
storyboard
Develops
assessments,
reviews
course
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20. CONCLUSION
Instructional design
is putting the right
information before
learners through
relevant content
and activities so
that learners
achieve their
learning goals.
Application of
instructional design
principles ensures
the design is
learner-centric and
promotes learner
engagement.
An Instructional
designer plays a
crucial role in
e-learning
development.
He knows how
people learn and
comes up with ideas
to help them learn
better.
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