Trends and Issues in Instructional Design and Technology

Trends and Issues in Instructional Design and Technology, 4th Edition, is a textbook designed for academic courses in instructional design, instructional technology, and computer-based instruction. The text aims to immerse students and future practitioners in the foundational concepts and evolving practices of the discipline.

The volume defines the instructional design and technology field by tracing historical developments that shaped modern practice and surveying foundational theories of learning and instruction. It also examines instructional design models alongside emerging technologies and targeted strategies intended to enhance learning environments.

In addition, the text explores contemporary practices across diverse organizational settings. It addresses performance improvement initiatives and provides practical guidance on securing positions and succeeding in the instructional technology profession.