Organizations vary greatly in how they monitor training instructors. The methods used in monitoring vary greatly. This article presents a systematic process for improving instructor skills that result in better teaching and better learning, which results in better-prepared employees for the workforce. The consultative supervision and evaluation…

Summarizes first principles of instruction and presents a revised approach to instructional development that has been found to be most effective in overcoming the recent criticism of traditional ISD (instructional systems design), while at the same time implementing these first principles of instruction. (Author/LRW)

Provides a brief description of a four-component instructional design model which is a research-based and comprehensive model for complex learning. Highlights include learning tasks; supportive information; just-in-time information; part-task practice; ten steps to complex learning; and directions for further research. (Author/LRW)

Discusses the origin of the ADDIE model of instructional design and concludes that the term came into use by word of mouth as a label for the whole family of systematic instructional development models. Examines the underlying ideas behind the acronym analysis, design, development, implementation, and evaluation. (Author/LRW)

Discusses cognitive models of instruction that can help develop new models of Instructional Systems Design (ISD) that include cognitive task analysis to identify mental models; constructive assumptions of learning; working memory and long-term memory; retrieval of new knowledge and skills from long-term memory; and support of metacognitive skills.…

Discusses the need for instructional design students to be involved in real-world situations, and describes a program at San Diego State University that allows advanced graduate students to practice their consulting and instructional design skills with real clients. Considers the client-consultant relationship and describes a model of…

Discusses the conversion of existing instructional materials for electronic learning and describes a retooled instructional systems design (ISD) model that assumes the Web is the primary delivery media while still considering analysis, design, development, implementation, evaluation, and revision. (Author/LRW)

One way to avoid misunderstandings about the nature of training between corporate managers and training personnel is to relate instructional systems design (ISD) to a process with which managers are familiar. Proposes comparing the activities and outputs in ISD to new product development. Discusses steps in both models and includes a comparison…

Discusses the cognitive approach to instructional design (ID) and how ID practitioners can design training differently. Highlights include how learning occurs; categories of learning; a model that summarizes the components of a well-designed lesson; a framework for ID based on cognitive psychology; and a table to use as a job aid for designing…

Outlines what should be done before and during the analysis and design stages of the ADDIE (analysis, design, development, implementation, and evaluation) instructional systems design/development (ISD) process to increase the alignment of electronic learning (e-learning) content with performance. Provides an example with a system for developing…

Although behavioral objectives communicate instructional intent, they lack the detail needed to make decisions about design, intervention, and development. Proposes "proformas" as a more complete and accurate way of defining performance. Describes the "language of work" model, discusses its elements: input, conditions, process,…

Focuses on decisionmaking about delivery media, and introduces CADDI's Performance-based, Accelerated, Customer-Stakeholder-driven Training & Development(SM) (PACT) Processes for training and development (T&D). Describes the media decisions that correspond with the design three levels of PACT: Curriculum Architecture Design, Modular Curriculum…

Describes the results of a study of a global company that examined the effect of training design and work environment on the transfer of human resources development training. Presents a model of international transfer of training and discusses organizational factors and cultural differences that affected the transfer of training. (LRW)

Discusses design requirements, and advantages and disadvantages of the following learner-centered instructional development tools: information containers; authoring systems; templates, models, or widgets; learning-oriented instructional development tools; and adaptive learning-oriented systems. (AEF)

Examines the decreasing role of hierarchy in society and organizations and describes emerging mental models for the role of people in organizations. Discusses human resources and cost control; learning hierarchy in instructional design; information technology, access, decision making, and communication and collaboration across hierarchical…