ISD From the Ground Up (2nd Edition)

Introduction

Handbook and Mentor for Instructional Designers

The practice of instructional systems development (ISD) is often such a diverse and seemingly transparent enterprise that many practitioners fail to recognize their role as an instructional designer. They think of themselves as teachers, facilitators, trainers, managers, academics, or thousands of other occupations that include responsibility for designing or delivering training or education. And, of course, there are the countless millions who stand in front of an audience and make presentations at gatherings ranging in size from small meetings to large conventions or seminars.

Every instructional designer has started in the same place in this field—at the beginning. Some learn experientially ...