Next-Level Instructional Design

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Project Communication in Instructional Design

“As a client, I try to put myself in the shoes of the ID and judge whether I have given them enough clear information and briefing to deliver what I need. Having a vision in my head isn’t good enough. For IDs, I would encourage them to get into the head of the client very early in the process!”

– Jo Davey – Head of Learning, GroupM

Effective communication and collaboration in instructional design can be compared to the steps we take when we follow a recipe. We might have all the ingredients that are needed, but without communicating the steps, the recipe can’t be finished. As instructional designers, it’s our role to ensure transparent communication of the steps needed to complete a given instructional ...