This article reviews past empirical studies on the use of audio podcast (hereby referred to as podcast) in K-12 and higher education settings. Using the constant comparative method, this review is organized into three major research areas or topics: (a) participants' podcast usage profile, (b) effects of podcast on learners' outcomes, and (b)…

A discussion of Instructional System Development (ISD) at the Air Force Training Center. ISD is a five-step process for curriculum development which uses the systems approach. The interacting steps answer the questions "What do we teach?""How do we teach it?" and "How do we know it has been taught?" (Author/HB)

This paper outlines the Teaching Research approach to designing instructional simulation systems, a three-phase approach which involves (1) determining what to teach, (2) determining how best it might be taught, and (3) validating the system. An effort is made to "expose the vital decision points" in each of the 13 steps listed: (1) Define the…

An excerpt from a reference guide to be published through the American Society for Training and Development, this guide is intended to assist course developers in the selection, development, and testing of "software" materials. (Author)

A discussion of a game quality--integrity--a term the author defines as everything used in a game and which should embody the central concept. (HB)

A brief discussion of the differences between the design of simulation games and the difficulty of development of games is presented. (HB)

Four levels of systems inquiry are projected on an abstract-concrete continuum. Most abstract is exposition of general theories of systems, and most concrete is use of specific technical tools. Specific models of systems approaches to instructional development are examined, and a systems-models approach is outlined. (Author)

Sketches a conceptual framework for motivational design using a systems approach, and gives specific ideas that might fall into its domain. Three types of motivation are identified, and corresponding instructional design strategies are suggested for each stage: entering motivation/matching, process motivation/manipulating, and resultant…

Article suggests a systematic approach for two teachers to integrate mastery and grouping into an effective alternative to individualized and total classroom instruction. (Author)

Clarifies the nature of sequential operations and explores some research in the area that has implications for the instructional designer. (Author)

Describes attempts within the military training establishments to systematize the planning, development, conduct, and evaluation of training. (Author)

An analysis of the resistance to change in instructional practice that can be expected at any major and democratically run university. (Author)

A model is presented which includes these components: analysis (behaviors, objectives, sequence), synthesis (competencies, materials, setting), and outcomes (evaluation, modification). (DAG)