Designing effective instruction

Designing effective instruction

Morrison, Gary R.
Ross, Steven M.

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Updated and revised, the sixth edition equips educators with practical skillsfor successful instructional design. Two new chapters have been added to offer the most current information in the field. One addresses the unique design challenges and opportunities when working with different technologies. It also illustrates how to apply and adapt the design model when working with these technologies. The other presents a combination of information on the ID proposaland project management. A new section also discusses the alternatives to the traditional design process. In addition, educators will find more information about the role of the designer, which theyll be able to apply in the classroom.Dr. Gary R. Morrison teaches courses in Instructional Design and Technology at Old Dominion University in Norfolk, Virginia. During the past twenty years, he has taught courses in instructional design, message design, distance education, instructional technology research, design of computer-based instruction, and individualized instructional methods. Gary also serves as Graduate ProgramDirector for the Instructional Design and Technology Program. In recent years, his research has focused on instructional strategies, cognitive load theory,distance education, and the integration of technology into the classroom. Gary is author of over 20 book chapters, 50 journal articles, and 100 presentations on instructional technology. He is also the associate editor of the research section of ETR&D, and serves on the editorial boards of the Quarterly Reviewof Distance Education and Computers in Human Behavior. He is also the past president of the Design and Development and Research & Theory Divisions of AECT.Gary received a doctorate in Instructional Systems Technology from Indiana University in 1977. After graduation, he worked as instructional designer for the University of Mid-America where he designed college level distance educationcourses. One of the courses he designed was accepted for broadcast on PBS. After two years at the University of Mid-America, Gary worked as an instructional designer for Solar Turbines International, General Electric's Corporate Consulting Group, and Tenneco Oil Company where he designed courses in a variety of formats for customers and engineers. In 1984, he accepted a faculty positionat the University of Memphis where he guided the development of the instructional design and technology program for the next 14 years. In 1998, Gary accepted a faculty position at Wayne State University. In 2004, Gary accepted a position at Old Dominion University as a professor in the Instructional Design andTechnology program.

  • ISBN: 978-0-470-52282-0
  • Editorial: John Wiley & Sons
  • Encuadernacion: Rústica
  • Páginas: 491
  • Fecha Publicación: 29/03/2010
  • Nº Volúmenes: 1
  • Idioma: Inglés