Faculty in the MS in Instructional Design and Learning Technology (IDLT) program at Eastern Kentucky University strongly believe in internships as a form of experiential learning. The internship experience integrates concepts and projects demonstrated in the classroom with practical applications in professional settings. Internships allow IDLT students to gain valuable experience by engaging in meaningful...Read More

The visual design plays an essential role when designing learning experiences. Not only does your content need to adhere to the rules of human cognitive infrastructure as prescribed by Mayer's cognitive theory of multimedia learning, but it needs to be visually appealing.Read More

Media design and development are essential skills for instructional design (ID) or learning design (LD) professionals. The reality is that not every ID or LD professional develops media content as a part of their job duties, but it is recommended that these skills are mastered to a degree. This means developing a toolbox that will...Read More

Although instructional design practitioners usually deal with programs related to training and learning, program evaluation can also encompass large instructional and non-instructional programs, sometimes significantly more extensive than straightforward training programs. Some examples include academic curricula, grant-funded projects, large organizational incentives, business ventures, or entire departments or organizations. Program evaluations can get big rather quickly....Read More

Making informed decisions is an essential element in the Instructional Design (ID) toolbox. While many professionals rely on decision-making skills, the knowledge you possess as an ID allows you to design and evaluate meaningful learning experiences.Read More

Attending conferences is one of the best methods for connecting with like-minded professionals and keeping abreast of current issues in your discipline. We selected several conferences that every instructional designer and trainer, whether in a corporate or academic environment, should attend to improve and maintain their professional expertise.Read More

Instructional designers are responsible for improving learning outcomes across many fields. Think of an industry where people need training or enhanced education to excel at their jobs or benefit their organizations. You will find instructional designer (ID) roles behind many of those programs.Read More

Would you like to attend a professional conference? This post offers some brief advice for those new to ID or in their first job role on attending conferences.Read More