Instructional design has been undergoing significant changes resulting from developments in areas including pedagogy, learning science, and technology. Explore this resource site—a collection of all EDUCAUSE resources related to instructional design in higher education.
This Showcase Shop Talk discusses a student-centered approach in higher education can be promoted through the cultivation of adaptable learning environments that grant students the freedom to decide when, where, and how they learn, along with the choice of their preferred technology tools.
The TMSR instructional design model with four "Ons" can be used to create effective online learning environments with collaborative project-based learning activities that help facilitate student engagement and connection.
Systems thinking and change strategies can be used to improve the overall functioning of a system. Because instructional designers typically use systems thinking to facilitate behavioral changes and improve institutional performance, they are uniquely positioned to be change agents at higher education institutions.
