Some consider this one "old school," since it was written before eLearning really took off. However, when you think about it, good instructional design doesn't depend on the delivery method.
Dave - couldn't agree more, the basic tenets of instructional design are the same regardless of delivery method!
In addition to Mager's Making Instruction Work, I'd recommend another book in that series, Preparing Instructional Objectives. I don't think the process needs to be quite as involved as it's made out to be in the book, I do think it's great for anyone new-ish to ID.
Specific to e-Learning, I love Ruth Clark's e-Learning and the Science of Instruction.
Dave - couldn't agree more, the basic tenets of instructional design are the same regardless of delivery method!
In addition to Mager's Making Instruction Work, I'd recommend another book in that series, Preparing Instructional Objectives. I don't think the process needs to be quite as involved as it's made out to be in the book, I do think it's great for anyone new-ish to ID.
Specific to e-Learning, I love Ruth Clark's e-Learning and the Science of Instruction.
One place to get a good deal on books like this is abebooks.com, especially if you don't mind second hand books and maybe not the latest edition. I was able to pick up a signed copy of Kirkpatrick's book for $1 and the Mager set for about $40.
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Some consider this one "old school," since it was written before eLearning really took off. However, when you think about it, good instructional design doesn't depend on the delivery method.
http://www.amazon.com/Making-Instruction-Work-Skillbloomers-Step-By-Step/dp/1879618028
My go to books are:
Although older and a little dated I would also suggest reading Mager's books on instructional design and Kirkpatrick's "Evaluating Training Programs".
Hi, Indu: I'm really enjoying working through Understanding by Design by Wiggins and McTighe. Dense but in a good way.
Other books that I've read recently and have found useful:
Here are the books I have in my library:
e-Learning by Clark & Mayer
Brilliance by Design by Vicki Halsey
E-Learning by Design by Horton
Michael Allen's Guide to e-Learning
Dave - couldn't agree more, the basic tenets of instructional design are the same regardless of delivery method!
In addition to Mager's Making Instruction Work, I'd recommend another book in that series, Preparing Instructional Objectives. I don't think the process needs to be quite as involved as it's made out to be in the book, I do think it's great for anyone new-ish to ID.
Specific to e-Learning, I love Ruth Clark's e-Learning and the Science of Instruction.
Right on, Sheila.
I recommend The Systematic Design of Instruction by Walter Dick and Lou Carey.
Everyone - Thanks a ton! Appreciate your recommendations. This is going to be quite an investment, and worth it
One place to get a good deal on books like this is abebooks.com, especially if you don't mind second hand books and maybe not the latest edition. I was able to pick up a signed copy of Kirkpatrick's book for $1 and the Mager set for about $40.
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