Rapid instructional design : learning ID fast and right

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Title:

Personal Author:

Piskurich, George M.

Edition:

2nd ed.

Publication Information:

San Francisco, CA : Jossey Bass, 2006

Physical Description:

xix, 484 p. ; 24 cm.

ISBN:

9780787980733

Subject Term:

Instructional design

Added Author:

Piskurich, Janet F.

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Library	Item Barcode	Call Number	Material Type	Item Category 1	Status
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This is the second edition of the best-selling book that shows how to get instructional design done fast and get it done right! If you need a basic understanding of what instructional design is and a hands-on, to-the-point method of ensuring that the training and performance interventions you put into place meet the needs of your staff and your organization, this book is for you. It offers a no-nonsense walk through all the steps in the instructional design process and each step is explained in language that is conversational and easy to understand. This new edition addresses such topics as learning analysis, return on investment, and designing asynchronous and synchronous e-learning, as well as a wealth of illustrative examples of storyboards and professional commentary and case studies from professionals in the field.

Author Notes

George M. Piskurich is an organizational learning and performance consultant specializing in e-learning interventions, performance analysis, and telecommuting. He is the author of numerous books including Getting the Most from Online Learning , Self-Directed Learning: A Practical Guide to Design and Preparing Learners for e-Learning all published by Pfeiffer.

Preface to the Second Edition	p. xi
Introduction	p. xiii
Chapter 1 What Is This Instructional Design Stuff Anyway?	p. 1
Why Instructional Design?	p. 2
What Is Instructional Design?	p. 3
A Few Definitions	p. 5
Advantages of Instructional Design	p. 7
Disadvantages of Instructional Design	p. 11
Chapter 2 Before You Do Anything: Pre-Instructional Design Activities	p. 15
Organizational Needs	p. 16
Performance Assessment	p. 20
Assessing Training Needs	p. 30
Choosing Needs to Address	p. 33
The Needs Analysis Report	p. 36
Quick and Dirty Cost-Benefit Analysis	p. 39
Chapter 3 Do You Know What You Need to Do? Analysis	p. 49
Data-Collection Methods	p. 50
Why Analyze?	p. 59
Types of Analysis	p. 60
Computer-Aided Analysis	p. 87
Chapter 4 How to Do It: Design	p. 91
Make the Right Decision Now	p. 91
Delivery Decision (Training Setting)	p. 92
Objectives	p. 115
Design Documents	p. 130
Course Descriptions	p. 145
Gathering Content	p. 146
Adding Structure: The Instructional Plan	p. 151
Trainee Evaluation (Test Questions and Tests)	p. 159
Hints for Designing in Various Formats	p. 174
Chapter 5 Doing It Right: Development	p. 183
End Products of Development	p. 183
The Lesson Plan As an End Product	p. 185
Scripts and Storyboards	p. 211
Participants' Packages and Other Print Materials	p. 215
Other Media	p. 218
Hints for Developing Material	p. 221
Chapter 6 Getting It Where It Does the Most Good: Implementation	p. 237
Beta Tests and Pilots	p. 237
Reviews Revisited	p. 246
Common Implementation Issues	p. 248
Hints for Implementation	p. 257
Chapter 7 Did It Do Any Good? Evaluation	p. 267
Why Evaluation?	p. 267
The Key to Good Evaluation	p. 268
Types of Evaluation	p. 271
Evaluation of Self-Instructional Programs	p. 282
Revisions: What to Do with What You've Learned	p. 286
Hints for Evaluating	p. 290
Chapter 8 Doing It Faster: More Rapid Design Shortcuts	p. 295
Software for Instructional Design	p. 296
Analysis Software	p. 297
Test Development Software	p. 297
Miscellaneous Software	p. 298
Rapid Prototyping	p. 298
Learning Objects and Granular Training	p. 299
Public Courses	p. 300
Off-the-Shelf Programs	p. 300
Technology Vendors	p. 300
Performance Support-Based "Training"	p. 301
Problem-Based Learning (PBL)	p. 303
Training Management Systems	p. 303
Miscellaneous	p. 303
Chapter 9 Asynchronous E-Learning Design	p. 305
Definitions	p. 305
Creating and Implementing an E-Learning System	p. 307
Determining a Comprehensive E-Learning Strategy	p. 308
Designing and Developing Good Programs	p. 311
Learning Management Systems and Learning Content Management Systems	p. 312
Preparing the Organization Globally for E-Learning	p. 315
Planning for a Smooth, Successful Implementation	p. 319
Creating an Effective Monitoring and Evaluation Plan	p. 320
Asynchronous E-Learning Design and Development	p. 322
Analysis	p. 322
Material Development	p. 325
Learner Evaluation	p. 332
Learner Interfaces	p. 333
Beta Tests and Pilots	p. 334
Software	p. 335
Repurposing	p. 336
Evaluating Asynchronous E-Learning Programs	p. 337
Summary	p. 338
Chapter 10 Synchronous E-Learning Design	p. 345
Advantages	p. 345
Disadvantages and Misconceptions	p. 346
Design Considerations for Synchronous E-Learning	p. 350
Mini-Interactions	p. 350
Repurposing and Redesigning of Synchronous E-Learning Programs	p. 351
Other Synchronous Activities	p. 352
More Detailed Facilitator Guides	p. 355
Learner Guide	p. 358
General Technology Considerations	p. 359
Media	p. 361
Designing Continuing Interactions	p. 366
Audience Analysis	p. 367
Implementation	p. 369
Online Learning: A Special Type of E-Learning	p. 378
What the Learners Say	p. 383
Glossary	p. 387
Suggested Readings	p. 411
Other Resources	p. 423
About the Author	p. 427
Instructor Guide for Rapid Instructional Design	p. 429
Index	p. 479

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