An Instructional Designer can:

• Analyse learning needs and then systematically develop instruction.
• Study instructional theories, tools and resources to develop methods that facilitate learning.
• Relies on current research in educational psychology, educational theory and systems analysis to ensure the most suitable teaching methods are used.
• Bases their decisions on proven instructional design methods.
• Uses pedagogically sound teaching methods and the latest technology to design effective learning products.
• Has a deep knowledge of the various strategies and technologies that can be applied to course design.
• Works with the Subject Matter Expert (SME) or “content specialist”
• Create:
  • Online and distributed learning courses
  • Tutorials
  • Workshops
  • Training manuals
  • Seminars
  • CD or DVDs
  • Assessments
• Plans and implements the most effective training strategies.
• Integrates feedback, student support, assessment and course evaluation into the training program.
• Works with multimedia designers and programmers to implement the design
• Evaluates the effectiveness of the learning product.

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• Don Clarke discusses seven theories for designing learning environment

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