Instructional design technology focuses on enhancing the educational process, particularly the methods of instruction, to achieve desired changes in student knowledge and skills. Professionals in this field take on various roles such as evaluators, who assess the impact of instruction, and data analysts, who examine the characteristics of both current and emerging technologies within educational settings.
Its purpose is to create effective learning experiences
uses appropriate technology
a practical and useful application of learning theory
based on scientific theory.
a systematic process.
What is IDT
is (between learning theory and educational practice) - a body of knowledge that prescribes instructional actions to optimize desired instructional outcomes, such as achievement and affect.
is a discipline concerned with understanding and improving one aspect of education: the process of instruction - to bring about desired changes in student knowledge and skills.
is all about crafting learning objectives at a level appropriate for the knowledge and skills that are being developed, then designing learning activities and assembling resources that help learners achieve those objectives. (Dr. Mark Bullen)