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Using Agile Project Management to Enhance the Performance of Instructional Design Teams
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Sweeney, David S.; Cifuentes, Lauren – Educational Technology, 2010
Instructional design models describe in detail methodologies for designing effective instruction. Several widely adopted models include suggestions for managing instructional design projects. However, these suggestions focus on how to manage the instructional design steps rather than the instructional design and development team process. The…
Descriptors: Instructional Design, Program Effectiveness, Models, Program Administration
Work Design in Organizations: Comparing the Organizational Elements Model and the Ideal System Approach.
Ullmer, Eldon J. – Educational Technology, 1986
Presents a comparative analysis of Kaufman's and Nadler's work design models by examining each model's rational content and comparing the distinctive images of procedure that those contents project. Kaufman's insistent claim that his organizational elements model merits distinctive recognition as the definitive explication of the system approach…
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Literature Reviews, Models, Organizational Objectives
An Instructional Development Case Study: Physical Therapy.
Allen, Ruth M.; And Others – Educational Technology, 1979
Describes the instructional redesign of a physical therapy course through the stages of planning, implementation, and evaluation following a model developed by the Instructional Development Institute. (RAO)
Descriptors: Case Studies, Course Organization, Curriculum Development, Evaluation
An Operational Instructional Systems Model: U.S. Naval Training
Dederick, Warren E.; Sturge, Harry H. – Educational Technology, 1975
The instructional model presented describes a system which is now being implemented by the United States Navy, but can be generalized to educational program development in other areas. (Author)
Descriptors: Course Organization, Instructional Programs, Instructional Systems, Military Training
Instructional Transaction Theory: Classes of Transactions.
Merrill, David M.; And Others – Educational Technology, 1992
Proposes an instructional transaction class hierarchy and describes capability, knowledge, interactions, and associated transactions for three classes of transactions: (1) component transactions (identify, execute, and interpret); (2) abstraction transactions (judge, classify, decide, generalize, and transfer); and (3) association transactions…
Descriptors: Classification, Educational Theories, Instructional Design, Interaction
The Growing Education Crisis in Developing Countries: III. Improving Education in Developing Countries: The University Connection.
Gallegos, Arnold M. – Educational Technology, 1982
The last in a series of three articles reviews past efforts to provide university programs in developing countries, and discusses the need for international agencies to coordinate their efforts in offering assistance to university development efforts around the globe. Eleven references are cited. (MER)
Descriptors: Agency Cooperation, Cooperative Programs, Developed Nations, Developing Nations
Updating the Little Red Schoolhouse: Toward Developing a Pilot Model of Capital-Intensive Education to Promote Individualized Instruction and Stabilize Educational Costs
Swanson, Austin D.; Willett, Edward J. – Educational Technology, 1977
A plan for a demonstration school is outlined. The design calls for a reallocation of capital and labor resulting in the heavy use of instructional technology and differentiated staffing. Comparisons with traditional schooling show the model to be potentially more cost-effective. (BD)
Descriptors: Cost Effectiveness, Demonstration Programs, Differentiated Staffs, Educational Economics
Design Factors for Successful Videodisc-Based Instruction.
Kearsley, Greg P.; Frost, Jana – Educational Technology, 1985
Describes examples of outstanding videodiscs, summarizes evidence on effectiveness of videodisc as a teaching tool, and discusses factors associated with design of effective videodisc for instruction. Such factors include interactivity, visual design, organization, active participation, metaphors and models, personality, and a team approach. (MBR)
Descriptors: Branching, Educational Research, Industrial Training, Instructional Design