Trends and Issues in Instructional Design and Technology

Trends and Issues in Instructional Design and Technology, 5th Edition, is a textbook that introduces current and future professionals to emerging developments across the discipline. It examines key issues and trends likely to influence career paths and organizational environments.

The volume explores the foundational purpose and history of instructional design alongside core theories and models. It also addresses emerging learning technologies and environments, while examining persistent challenges and new professional concerns.

Recognized with the 2025 James W. Brown Publication Award from the Association for Educational Communications and Technology, this textbook supports students, scholars, and practitioners as they develop essential knowledge to pursue their professional goals.