Description
Books and articles on instructional design in online learning aboundbut rarely do we get such a comprehensive picture of what instructionaldesigners do, how they do it, and the problems they solve as theiruniversity changes. Power documents the emergence of an adaptedinstructional design model for transforming courses from single-mode todual-mode instruction, making this designer's log a uniquecontribution to the field of online learning.
Reading this took me back to the days when I was learning how to work with subject-matter experts, add design knowledge, juggle production, and stay within budgets. I could have used this book back then. I especially liked the insights into designer reasoning about trade-offs, how hard to push, and when to take a different approach. Power's book is very practical, and I will recommend it to many of my younger and more seasoned colleagues alike. -- Dr. Andrew S. Gibbons, Chair, Instructional Psychology and Technology Department, Brigham Young University Power takes the reader inside his world as an instructional designer, as he learns to navigate the slippery slope of supporting faculty in course design. Through his "cases," Power helps us understand how to concede on the small decisions (e.g., the order in which to create the various course documents, activities, etc.) to accomplish the non-negotiables (e.g., coherence among course components; design before delivery). This book reads like a personal journal, but packs a universal punch. -- Dr. Peggy Ertmer, Professor, Educational Technology, Department of Curriculum & Instruction, Purdue University
About the Author
Michael Power is Programs Director and AssistantProfessor in Educational Technology at the Faculty of Education, LavalUniversity in Quebec City, Canada. He is Deputy Director and researcherwith the GEOIDE/NSERC-sponsored GeoEDUC3D project and researcher withthe Inter-university Learning & Technology Research Center (CIRTA).
Reviews
I believe this book to be more valuable than a stack of academic articles for novice designers... they can use the kind of practical wisdom and previously unwritten advice this book gives. - Andrew S. Gibbons, Chair, Instructional Psychology & Technology, Brigham Young University This book reads like a personal journal, but packs a universal punch. - Peggy Ertmer, Professor, Educational Technology Department, Purdue University
Book Information
ISBN 9781897425619
Author Michael Power
Format Paperback
Page Count 184
Imprint AU Press
Publisher AU Press
Weight(grams) 420g
Reading this took me back to the days when I was learning how to work with subject-matter experts, add design knowledge, juggle production, and stay within budgets. I could have used this book back then. I especially liked the insights into designer reasoning about trade-offs, how hard to push, and when to take a different approach. Power's book is very practical, and I will recommend it to many of my younger and more seasoned colleagues alike. -- Dr. Andrew S. Gibbons, Chair, Instructional Psychology and Technology Department, Brigham Young University Power takes the reader inside his world as an instructional designer, as he learns to navigate the slippery slope of supporting faculty in course design. Through his "cases," Power helps us understand how to concede on the small decisions (e.g., the order in which to create the various course documents, activities, etc.) to accomplish the non-negotiables (e.g., coherence among course components; design before delivery). This book reads like a personal journal, but packs a universal punch. -- Dr. Peggy Ertmer, Professor, Educational Technology, Department of Curriculum & Instruction, Purdue University
About the Author
Michael Power is Programs Director and AssistantProfessor in Educational Technology at the Faculty of Education, LavalUniversity in Quebec City, Canada. He is Deputy Director and researcherwith the GEOIDE/NSERC-sponsored GeoEDUC3D project and researcher withthe Inter-university Learning & Technology Research Center (CIRTA).
Reviews
I believe this book to be more valuable than a stack of academic articles for novice designers... they can use the kind of practical wisdom and previously unwritten advice this book gives. - Andrew S. Gibbons, Chair, Instructional Psychology & Technology, Brigham Young University This book reads like a personal journal, but packs a universal punch. - Peggy Ertmer, Professor, Educational Technology Department, Purdue University
Book Information
ISBN 9781897425619
Author Michael Power
Format Paperback
Page Count 184
Imprint AU Press
Publisher AU Press
Weight(grams) 420g
