Introduction to Instructional Design

What is the purpose of Instructional Design?

• To compress the learning process

• To make learning easier

• To develop ICT skills

What are the roles of an Instructional Designer?

• To collaborate with subject matter experts

• To teach the learners

• To plan and analyze instruction

• To conduct trainings for subject matter experts

"Dr Joharry is a Testing & Assessment course instructor. He helps us understand how to construct examination questions according to guidelines".

Given if you are tasked to develop a MOOC on the course, who is Dr Joharry to you?

• A lecturer

• A facilitator

• A subject matter expert

• An instructor

Choose the mistakes that every instructional designer needs to AVOID in developing the content.

• Putting too much on-screen text

• Stating the learning objectives

• Choosing irrelevant materials (video, photos etc)

• Referring to only one SME

The type of tools that an instructional designer uses to create instructional materials:

• Hardware tools

• Abstract tools

• Computer tools

• Physical tools

What is Instructional Theory?

• A body of knowledge that lets us know what works in instruction

• A body of knowledge that tells us how to design instruction

• A body of knowledge that teaches us about different types of instruction

Physical tools include the following:

• Paper, pencil and pen

• Learning management system

• Multimedia development tools

An instructional designer's goal is to...

• design graphics

• produce media

• create instructional materials

• be an expert in the subject matter

Who is the subject matter expert?

• A person with all the knowledge but not necessarily know how to teach it

• A person who knows various subject matter and is excellent at delivering those subjects

• A person who is an expert at teaching only one subject but has the potential to teach other subjects

Select TWO skills that an effective Instructional Designer needs to have.

• Time management skills

• Advanced computer skills

• Communication skills

• Coaching skills