What is Instructional Designing ?

Instructional designing is a systematic process to design and develop the educational training materials using different methodologies so that the learners can gain knowledge, skills and become more effective and efficient in the related area.

Definitions of Instructional Design?

"Instructional design, also known as instructional systems design, is the analysis of learning needs and systematic development of instruction. Instructional designers often use Instructional technology as a method for developing instruction. Instructional design models typically specify a method, that if followed will facilitate the transfer of knowledge, skills and attitude to the recipient or acquirer of the instruction." Source: www.wikipedia.org

"Instructional Design is the systematic development of instructional specifications using learning and instructional theory to ensure the quality of instruction. It is the entire process of analysis of learning needs and goals and the development of a delivery system to meet those needs. It includes development of instructional materials and activities; and tryout and evaluation of all instruction and learner activities." Source: www.umich.edu

Definitions of Instructional Technology?

"The use of technology (computers, compact disc, interactive media, modem, satellite, teleconferencing, etc.) to support learning." Source: www.neiu.edu

"Instructional technology was born as a military response to the problems of a labor shortage during WWII in the United States. There was a definitive need to fill the factories with skilled labor. Instructional technology provided a methodology for training in a systematic and efficient manner."
Source: www.wikipedia.org

"Instructional technology is the systematic application of strategies and techniques derived from behavioral, cognitive, and constructive theories to the solution of instructional problems. www.umich.edu

There are various Instructional designing models which helps use to create the learning materials:

• Merrill's First Principles of Instruction
• ADDIE Model
• Dick and Carey Model
• Kemp's Instructional Design Model
• Gagné's Nine Events of Instruction
• Bloom's Learning Taxonomy
• Kirkpatrick's 4 Levels of Training Evaluation